Is mediation appropriate for my situation?

Community Mediation can help neighbors talk about arguments, noise problems, parking spaces, children, property issues and pets.  Community Mediation can help youth talk about name-calling, fights, bullying and gossip.  Community mediation can help families talk about curfews, rules, school privileges and money.   Contact us if you are unsure if community mediation is appropriate for your situation.

Why will this work if nothing else has?

People often come into mediation thinking that they have tried everything.  Our experience shows that with neutral facilitators assisting with a process of decision-making, participants are much more likely to find resolution.  In fact, community mediation has an 85-90% participant satisfaction rate.

Where would we meet?

We schedule mediations in locations that are convenient to the participants.  We regularly use meeting rooms in public libraries or neighborhood police stations.  We also have a conference room in our office at 438 N. Skinker.

How much does it cost?

Our mediation services are free to neighbors in the St. Louis Metropolitan area.

Is it safe?

Our mediators screen for safety concerns before the mediation.  Any concerns you have will be taken seriously in deciding if community mediation is an appropriate avenue to take.

Will the mediators force us to agree?

No.  The mediators will not force any decision on any participant.  Their job is to assist the parties in deciding how they, the parties, want to move forward.   The mediation is voluntary.  Parties may decide to find resolution or not.  The mediators are skilled in assisting movement toward resolution.