Doula Services

At Lending Precious Hands, we provide compassionate doula services designed to support pregnant individuals throughout pregnancy, labor, birth, and the postpartum period. Our doulas offer emotional, physical, educational, and advocacy support to help families feel informed, empowered, and heard during their birthing journey.Services include:
  • Emotional support throughout pregnancy and postpartum
  • Attendance at prenatal and OB/GYN appointments
  • Birth planning and preparation
  • Labor and delivery support in the hospital, birthing center, or home setting.
  • Advocacy to ensure the client's voice, preferences, and concerns are communicated.
  • Postpartum support for up to two months following delivery.
  • Connection to community resources and support services.

Our goal is to help families navigate pregnancy and childbirth with confidence, dignity, and personalized support.

Foster Care Licensing Services

Lending Precious Hands is contracted with the Missouri Department of Social Services (DSS) to provide foster care licensing services for prospective foster parents. Through our partnership with the state, we guide individuals and families through the licensing process while ensuring compliance with Missouri foster care requirements. Our team provides:
  • Foster parent orientation and guidance
  • Case management throughout the licensing process
  • Home visits and licensing interviews
  • Background check coordination
  • Training registration and scheduling
  • Home study completion
  • Documentation and licensing support
  • Ongoing communication with state partners
All referrals for foster care licensing services are received directly through the State of Missouri. Our mission is to help qualified individuals become licensed foster parents who can provide safe, stable, and nurturing homes for children in need.

Behavioral Health Clinic

Our Behavioral Health Clinic provides person-centered, trauma-informed care designed to support emotional wellness, recovery, stability, and long-term success. We accept private pay and many insurance plans.Mental Health & Outpatient TherapyOur licensed therapists provide individualized treatment to help clients address emotional, behavioral, and life challenges.Services include:
  • Mental Health assessments
  • Individual therapy
  • Family therapy
  • Treatment planning
  • Care coordination
  • Case coordination
  • Medication referral partnerships
  • Referrals to additional community supports
We serve children, adolescents, adults and families through evidence-based, culturally responsive care.
Substance Use Disorder (SUD) ServicesOur SUD program supports individuals seeking recovery from substance use through assessment, treatment planning, and ongoing support.Services include:
  • Substance use screenings and evaluations
  • Individual counselling
  • Recovery-focused treatment planning
  • Relapse prevention support
  • Referrals for higher levels of care when needed
  • Medication- Assisted Treatment (MAT) referral partnerships
  • Recovery resource navigation

Recovery Support Services (RSS) Recovery is about more than treatment. Our Recovery Support Services help individuals maintain stability and build a foundation for long-term success.Services include:
  • Peer and recovery coaching
  • Goal setting and accountability support
  • Life stabilization planning
  • Resource linkage
  • Housing and community support referrals
  • Employment and educational support
  • Ongoing engagement following treatment

Prevention ServicesPrevention services focus on education, awareness, and building healthy communities.Services include:
  • Community education and awareness events
  • Youth and family workshops
  • Substance misuse prevention programming
  • School-based outreach
  • Community and faith-based presentations
  • Evidence-informed prevention education
  • Community partnership development
Our prevention programs are designed to reduce risk factors, strengthen protective factors, and empower individuals and families to make healthy choices.

Consumer Directed Services (CDS) & In-Home Support Services

Lending Precious Hands provides in-home support services that help individuals remain safe, independent, and connected within their homes and communities. Services are available to older adults and individuals living with disabilities, chronic health conditions, injuries, or other limitations that affect daily functioning.
Services may include:
  • Assistance with activities of daily living
  • Personal care support
  • Bathing, grooming and hygiene assistance
  • Meal Preparation and feeding assistance
  • Mobility and transfer support
  • Medication reminders
  • Light housekeeping
  • Laundry and household tasks
  • Shopping and errands
  • Companionship and social support
  • Respite support for family caregivers
Our Consumer Directed Services program allows eligible participants to direct their own care by choosing and supervising their caregivers while maintaining independence and control over their services.

Transitional Living Program

Lending Precious Hands' Transitional Living Program is designed to help older youth and young adults successfully transition into independent adulthood. We provide structured support, life-skills development, housing assistance, and individualized case management to help participants build the skills needed for long-term stability.Our program focuses on:
  • Independent living skills development
  • Educational support and academic planning
  • Employment readiness and workforce development
  • Career exploration and vocational training
  • Financial literacy and budgeting
  • Housing readiness and apartment living skills
  • Health and wellness education
  • Life coaching and mentorship
  • Transportation support
  • Community engagement and leadership development
  • Parenting and family support services when applicable
Participants receive individualized support designed to strengthen self-sufficiency, increase confidence, and help them achieve personal, educational, and career goals. The program incorporates transitional housing models, life-skills training, mentoring opportunities, and ongoing case management to promote successful adult outcomes.