DOMESTIC VIOLENCE RESOURCES
QUICK LINKS
Missouri Coalition against Domestic and Sexual Violence: www.mocadsv.org/
National Coalition against Domestic Violence: www.NCADV.ORG
American Bar Association: www.americanbar.org/groups/domestic_violence
National Network to End Domestic Violence: www.NNEDV.ORG
National Institutes of Health on Childhood Sexual Abuse
Survivors of Incest Anonymous
Missouri Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence (MCADSV)
www.mocadsv.org
Information and resources to support survivors in Missouri.
SAFE CONNECTIONS TEXT LINE
314-531-2003 available 24/7.
www.safeconnections.org/
More about Safe Connections below.
SEXUAL ASSAULT HOTLINES
Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN)
www.rainn.org/ 800-656-4673 (HOPE)
NATIONAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE HOTLINE
Text "START" to 88788
1-800-799-7233
YWCA Designated Sexual Assault Hotline
314-531-7273 available 24/7
VIOLENCE INTERVENTION PROGRAM, INC.
www.vipmujeres.org/ Bilingual Live Hotline 800-664-5880
Online resources and phone support for Latina women.
HEALING ACTION ST. LOUIS
www.healingaction.org 314-833-4515
Services for survivors of Commercial Sexual Exploitation, in addition to advocacy and providing awareness of human trafficking.
HUMAN TRAFFICKING NATIONAL HOTLINE
1-888-373-7888 TTY: 711 Text* 233733
www.humantraffickinghotline.org
More than 200 languages. Also, many other resources on their website.
AWARENESS
www.wristband.com/content/domestic-violence-awareness.
A website with links to many domestic violence resources and guidelines,
as well as warning signs of abuse and more.
CHILD ABUSE
To report suspected child abuse in Missouri or Illinois contact:
Missouri Toll-Free: 800-392-3738
Illinois Toll-Free: 800-252-2873
Missouri Dept. of Social Services:
www.dss.mo.gov/
ELDER ABUSE HOTLINE
and to report abuse of people with disabilities:
1-800-392-0210
Missouri Dept. of Health and Senior Services
health.mo.gov/safety/abuse
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ALIVE (Alternatives to Living in Violent Environments)
PO Box 28733, St. Louis, MO 63146
www.alivestl.org
St. Louis Crisis Line: 314-993-2777 Office: 314-993-7080
Franklin County Crisis Line: 636-583-5700 Office: 636-583-9863
Counseling, emergency sanctuary, and other critical services to adults and children
impacted by domestic abuse.
CALL FOR HELP, INC.
9400 Lebanon Road, East St. Louis, IL 62203
www.callforhelpinc.org 618-397-0968
Comprehensive crisis and other services in Metro East including sexual abuse and assault.
COMTREA
www.comtrea.org 636-931-2700
Domestic Violence Advocacy, Counseling, Referrals
Safe Place Hotline: 636-232-2301
Jefferson County, Warrenton and South County locations. Substance abuse treatment services, psychiatric services, individual and group therapy, special programs for domestic violence, and 24 hour crisis services. Physical and mental health programs. Check website for locations.
COVENANT HOUSE
2727 N. Kingshighway Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63113
www.covenanthouse.org 314-533-2241
Food, clothing, safety, and medical and mental health care for young people experiencing homelessness.. Specialized programs for young parents and their small children and for human trafficking survivors.
CRISIS NURSERY
www.crisisnurserykids.org/ 24-Hour Helpline: 314-768-3201
A 24-Hour Safe Haven Dedicated to Preventing Child Abuse and Neglect Throughout the Region. Many locations.
FAMILY FORWARD: REDEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR WOMEN
3309 S. Kingshighway Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63139
www.familyforwardmo.org/how-we-help/redevelopment-opportunities-women.
314-534-9350 Domestic & Sexual Violence Hotline: 314-531-2003
A variety of programs and several locations, including housing, for battered women and their children. Emphasis is on financial stability.
HUMAN TRAFFICKING
National Human Trafficking Resource Center:
https://humantraffickinghotline.org/en
Hotline: 888-373-7888 Text: 233733
JADASA (Journey Against Domestic And Sexual Abuse)
PO Box 2636, Florissant, MO 63033
www.jadasa.org/ 314-269-0100 or 800-292-2145
Community-based, anti-violence outreach organization serving women, girls and their families. Provides training and trauma-informed approach programs for abuse survivors, and support services for children, teens, abuse survivors, and employees.
KATHY WEINMAN CENTER
6763 Page Ave, #201, St. Louis, MO 63133
www.keepingkidsfirst.org 314-615-5850
Youth Connection Helpline: 314-819-8802 or text "BHEARD" to 31658
Temporary, emergency shelter, court advocacy, professional therapy for women and children, support groups. Follow-up supportive services available. St. Louis County operates this shelter.
LEGAL ADVOCATES FOR ABUSED WOMEN (LAAW)
539 North Grand Blvd. Suite 400. St. Louis, MO 63103
www.supportvictims.org 314-652-3623
314-664-6699 (Legal Helpline) or 800-527-1460
A program of Crime Victim Center
Free legal representation at Adult and Child Order of Protection hearings for victims of abuse in seven counties. Many other legal services. LAAW’s Legal Helpline provides safety planning and crisis support, legal options and information, county-specific step by step filing procedures, and critical legal and social services referrals to any caller regardless of geographic location.
LIFE SOURCE CONSULTANTS
119 Church Street, Suite 219, Ferguson, MO 63135
www.lifesourceconsultants.org 314-524-0686 (24/7)
Domestic and sexual violence crisis center. Provides therapy, support groups, case management, legal advocacy and more.
LYDIA'S HOUSE
PO Box 2722, St. Louis, MO 63116
www.lydiashouse.org 314-771-4411
A place of healing and hope for women and children who are victims of domestic violence. Its transitional housing program is offered for up to two years, and serves as a critical link between emergency shelters and safe, independent living.
MAYO CLINIC.
www.mayoclinic.org
Domestic violence information and resources.
NEW LIFE EVANGELISTIC CENTER (NLEC) SAFE HOUSES
2428 Woodson Road Overland, MO 63114
www.newlifeevangelisticcenter.org 314-421-3020 or 800-334-3276
Call for information about their safe houses and transitional housing training programs.
PATHWAYS TO BRIGHTNESS - Diamond Diva Empowerment Foundation
1027 S. Vandeventer Ave, Floor 6, St. Louis, MO 63110
www.2def.org/ 314-328-4348
Emergency hotline: 1-800-799-7233 or text "LOVEIS" to 22522
Assists survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, or human trafficking with direct and supportive services, including financial and housing assistance, one on one counseling, and personal development. (Program not limited to women.)
RAINN
(Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network) National Sexual Assault Hotline
1-800-656-HOPE (4673) www.rainn.org/
The nation's largest anti-sexual violence organization. Anti-sexual assault organization working with local rape crisis centers across the U.S. Also has a web-based crisis hotline providing live, on-line chat and anonymous support.
RAINBOW DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
www.rainbowdomesticviolence.itgo.com
SAFE AT HOME
www.sos.mo.gov/business/safeathome/ 866-509-1409
Provides survivors of abuse and threats with a substitute address for IDs, driver licenses, court documents, etc. Requestor must 1) be a survivor of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, or rape, 2) have recently moved to a safe address, 3) take other steps to protect herself/himself, and 4) be a Missouri resident.
SAFE CONNECTIONS
24-hour abuse hotline: 314-531-2003
2165 Hampton Avenue 63139
314-646-7500 x101 | 24-Hour Crisis Helpline: 314-531-2003 Also use to text for help 7am - 4pm
www.safeconnections.org
Safe Connections offers a domestic and sexual abuse 24-hour helpline, (not intended for child abuse cases), and
counseling and support groups for victims of domestic abuse, dating violence, sexual assault or rape. All these services are for ages 12 and up. Also, prevention education workshops and discussion groups for middle and high school students.
SHELTER SHOP
VIOLENCE PREVENTION CENTER, SOUTHWESTERN ILLINOIS
P O Box 831. Belleville, IL 62222
www.vpcswi.org 618-235-0892 (24-hour Crisis Line)
Office: 618-236-2531
A resale shop that sells donated, pre-owned clothing, furniture, and household items in good condition. Emergency vouchers for clothing and/or other items are given to shop for items free of charge.
ST. LOUIS COUNTY DOMESTIC VIOLENCE COURT
St. Louis County Courthouse
105 S. Central, Clayton, MO 63105
wwww.wp.stlcountycourts.com/family-court/adult-abuse-domestic-violence-court/ 314-615-8029
Established to create a coordinated community response to domestic violence from the justice system and partner agencies.
ST. LOUIS ENDING DOMESTIC AND SEXUAL VIOLENCE NETWORK
www.sledsvn.org/. 314-652-3623
No direct services. Network of member agencies that offer intervention, personal advocacy, assistance filing crime victims’ compensation, trauma-specific counseling, and more.
ST. MARTHA'S HALL
P.O. Box 4950, St. Louis, MO 63108
www.saintmarthas.org 314-533-1313 (24/7)
Drop-in Center
4733 Mattis Road, St. Louis MO 63128 – North side of Assumption Catholic Church campus
Monday-Friday, 10 AM-4 PM. 314-487-2062
Their website includes valuable information and resources. St. Martha’s Hall is a confidential shelter for abused women and their children. Services include individual and group counseling, legal advocacy, information, referral, and follow up. Clients must be female victims of domestic violence, 18 years old and up. Stays can be up to four months.
TURNING POINT ADVOCACY SERVICES
P O Box 426, Warrenton, MO 63383
Office: 636-456-1186. HOTLINE: 888-873-7233
www.turningpointdvs.com/
Shelter and support services for Franklin, Gasconade, Lincoln, Montgomery, Ct. Charles, St. Louis and
Warren counties. 24/7 hotline, emergency shelter, court advocacy, safety planning, general advocacy, economic empowerment, counseling, substance abuse advocacy, and resource education.
VIOLENCE PREVENTION CENTER, SOUTHWESTERN ILLINOIS
P.O. Box 831 Belleville, IL 62222
www.vpcswi.org
24 HOUR HELPLINES
800-924-0096 OR 618) 236-2531 ext. 140
24 Hour Crisis Hotline 618-235-0892
Crisis hotline, emergency shelter, individual and group counseling for adults and children, court and police advocacy, information and referrals.
WOMEN'S SAFE HOUSE
24-HOUR CRISIS INTERVENTION HOTLINE
www.twsh.org
Address: Confidential P.O. Box 63010 St. Louis, MO 63163
Crisis Intervention & Safety Planning Hotline – 314-772-4535 (available 24/7)
Provides safe shelter and transitional living services to battered women and their dependent children.
Founded in 1922, TWSH is the first domestic violence shelter in St. Louis. It is also the largest in St. Louis.
YWCA WOMEN'S RESOURCE CENTERS
1155 Olivette Executive Parkway. St. Louis, MO 63132
www.ywcastl.org 314-531-1115 Main Number
24 Hour Crisis Line 314 531-7273
DROP-IN CENTER:
1155 Olivette Executive Parkway 63132
YWCA Metro St. Louis provides services for victims/survivors of domestic violence and/or sexual assault through our 24-hour helpline (314-531-7273), drop-in center, individual and group counseling (14 years of age and up), support for friends and family, and medical advocacy at St. Louis area emergency departments. Other services include Head Start, Early Head Start, Economic Empowerment, Prevention Education, Housing, and Community and Professional Training.