The Doctor's Touch Outreach (TDTO) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to empower youth and families throughout North St. Louis by providing arts education, mental wellness, violence prevention, and community engagement programs that inspire hope and create lasting change. Through dance, vocal music, percussion, trauma-informed mental health support, conflict resolution, and family-centered programming, we create safe, nurturing environments where youth ages 5–24 can discover their talents, build confidence, strengthen emotional well-being, and develop the skills needed to succeed. Our mission is to cultivate stronger families, safer neighborhoods, and thriving communities—one child, one family, and one community at a time.

We invite you to explore the meaningful work The Doctor’s Touch Outreach is currently doing in the community. Click the button below to see the events, collaborations, and arts-based mental-wellness initiatives that are impacting youth and families across St. Louis. Discover how TDTO is creating healing, hope, and brighter futures—one experience at a time.

Community Events

Our Purpose

The Doctor’s Touch Outreach (TDTO) is dedicated to supporting the mental and emotional well-being of youth and families across St. Louis through community-based, arts-infused programming. Our work centers on healing and empowerment, offering culturally responsive mental wellness initiatives that build resilience, connection, and brighter futures. By addressing trauma and isolation with creativity and compassion, TDTO fills critical service gaps in low socio-economic neighborhoods. We invite partners and funders to join us in expanding this essential work—because every person deserves a path to healing and hope.

"Born to Serve, Empowered to Reach"

The Doctor's Touch Outreach

Office of Violence Prevention & Arts Programming Community Event

Join The Doctor's Touch Outreach on Sunday, September 20, 2026, for an afternoon of community, connection, and celebration in partnership with the City of St. Louis Office of Violence Prevention (OVP). Enjoy live music, youth activities, community resources, local vendors, family-friendly entertainment, and more while supporting violence prevention initiatives that strengthen our community.

Ready to join us?

Guests should click "Attend Event" to reserve admission ticket(s). We are offering a Youth BOGO Special for families with multiple youth attending—purchase one youth admission and receive one youth admission free.

Organizations and businesses interested in participating should click "Register My Business" to become a vendor or sponsor.

Want to support our youth but can't attend? Click on the girl with the backpack to visit The Doctor's Touch Outreach Walmart Spark Good Registry. Just click on the yellow crayon to access our Amazon Business Wish List to donate items for youth we are serving. Your donation will help provide school supplies, hygiene essentials, and mental wellness and violence prevention resources for children and families participating in our programs and community event.

We look forward to welcoming you as we come together to build a safer, stronger St. Louis!!!