DOMESTIC VIOLENCE RESOURCES
QUICK LINKS
Emergency: 911
Non-Emergency/Police: 314-231-1212
BHR: Behavioral Health Response provides crisis support, telephone counseling, and mental health resources 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
www.bhrstl.org Local Crisis Number: 314-819-8811
CHILD ABUSE
Missouri Dept. of Social Services:
www.dss.mo.gov
Missouri Toll-Free: 800-392-3738
Illinois Toll-Free: 800-252-2873
DART (Domestic Abuse Response Team)
Police Headquarters, 1915 Olive St., St. Louis, MO 63103
www.slmpd.org 314-444-5385
(Call 911 for immediate assistance.)
The St. Louis Metro Police Department Domestic Abuse Response Team is responsible for investigating and reporting domestic abuse cases, stalking, order of protection violations, incidents where the perpetrator is a current or former partner/spouse and elder abuse cases.
ELDER ABUSE
and to report abuse of people with disabilities:
www.health.mo.gov/seniors/abuse.php 800-392-0210
HELPING SURVIVORS of Sexual Abuse: www.helpingsurvivors.org
MISSOURI COALITION Against Domestic and Sexual Violence (MOCADSV)
www.mocadsv.org
Information and resources to support survivors in Missouri.
MISSOURI LEGAL SERVICES
www.lsmo.org/topics/2245/domestic-violence
Free legal help, including protective orders and safety planning.
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
2165 Hampton Ave., St. Louis, MO 63139
24-HOUR HOTLINE: 314-531-2003. Also use to TEXT for help
www.safeconnections.org
ST. LOUIS ENDING DOMESTIC AND SEXUAL VIOLENCE NETWORK
www.sledsvn.org 314-652-3623
314-933-2777
TEXT: 314-531-2003
No direct services. Network of member agencies that offer intervention, personal advocacy, assistance filing crime victims’ compensation, trauma-specific counseling, and more.
WOMEN'S SAFE HOUSE HOTLINE
www.twsh.org 314-772-4535 (available 24/7)
Now in partnership with Affinia Healthcare.
YWCA Local Designated Sexual Assault Hotline
314-531-7273 available 24/7
NATIONAL RESOURCES
AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION
www.americanbar.org/groups/domestic_violence
HUMAN TRAFFICKING
National Human Trafficking Resource Center:
https://humantraffickinghotline.org/en
Hotline: 888-373-7888 Text: 233733 TTY: 711
More than 200 languages. Also, many other resources on their website.
NATIONAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE HOTLINE
www.thehotline.org 800-799-SAFE (7233)
TEXT START to 88788
National Coalition against Domestic Violence: www.NCADV.ORG
National Network to End Domestic Violence: www.NNEDV.ORG
National Institutes of Health on Childhood Sexual Abuse
Survivors of Incest Anonymous
RAINN
(Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network) National Sexual Assault Hotline
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.
RESOURCES for Trafficking Victims, Healthcare Workers and Colleges
www.nursepractitioneronline.com/articles/human-trafficking-resources
VIOLENCE INTERVENTION PROGRAM, INC.
www.vipmujeres.org Bilingual Live Hotline 800-664-5880
Online resources and phone support for Latina women.
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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. Nights of Safety program provides temporary emergency shelter and transportation to victims of domestic violence, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Offers a non-residential counseling program specifically designed for children who have been affected by domestic violence.
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.
CRIME VICTIM CENTER
539 North Grand Blvd., Suite 400, St. Louis, MO 63103
www.supportvictims.org 314-652-3623
314-664-6699 (Legal Helpline) Monday-Friday 9:00am-4:00pm
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.
CRISIS NURSERY
Regional Administrative Headquarters
11710 Administration Dr., Suite 18, St. Louis, MO 63146
www.crisisnurserykids.org 314-292-5770
24-Hour Helpline: 314-768-3201
A 24-Hour Safe Haven dedicated to preventing child abuse and neglect throughout the region. Many locations.
HEALING ACTION ST. LOUIS
P.O. Box 39429, St. Louis, MO 63139
www.healingaction.org 314-833-4515
Services for survivors of commercial sexual exploitation, in addition to advocacy and providing awareness of human trafficking. Services are typically delivered one-on-one to assist with meeting basic needs (food, clothing, housing), substance use treatment, legal and medical needs, and providing support and transportation for appointments in the community.
JADASA (Journey Against Domestic And Sexual Abuse)
PO Box 2636, Florissant, MO 63032
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 J. WEINMAN SHELTER
Address Confidential. Operated by St. Louis County
www.stlouiscountymo.gov/st-louis-county-departments/human-services/kathy-j-weinman-shelter
24 HOUR HOTLINE: 314-615-4430 or 314-423-1117
Domestic violence shelter for women and their children. Crisis intervention, hotline and referral services. Case management - safety planning, goal setting and educational groups. Medical, legal, educational, vocational and social service advocacy.
LIFE SOURCE CONSULTANTS
119 Church St., 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.
NEW LIFE EVANGELISTIC CENTER (NLEC) SAFE HOUSES
2428 Woodson Rd, 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.)
SAFE CONNECTIONS
2165 Hampton Ave., St. Louis, MO 63139
www.safeconnections.org 314-646-7500 x101
24-Hour Crisis Helpline: 314-531-2003. Call or Text.
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.
SAINT MARTHA'S
P.O. Box 4950, St. Louis, MO 63108
www.saintmarthas.org 314-533-1313 (24/7 hotline and main phone number)
Drop-in Center:
4733 Mattis Road, South County 63128 – North side of Assumption Catholic Church campus
Monday-Friday, 10 AM-4 PM. 314-487-2062. No appointment necessary.
Their website includes valuable information and resources. St. Martha’s 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 12 weeks.
VIOLENCE PREVENTION CENTER, SOUTHWESTERN ILLINOIS
SHELTER SHOP
19 Bellevue Park Plaza, Belleville, IL 62222
www.vpcswi.org 618-234-4704
24 HOUR HOTLINE 618-235-0892
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
www.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 SURVIVORS LEGAL SUPPORT
2545 S Hanley Rd., St. Louis, MO 63144
www.slsls.org 314-669-7867
314-NOW-STOP (314-669-7867) Dedicated Help Line. Call or Text.
A nonprofit organization that offers its services free of charge to those who do not have access to resources to hire a lawyer. Only takes cases in St. Louis County and does not handle divorce or custody cases. Assistance with Orders of Protection and with police interactions.
TURNING POINT ADVOCACY SERVICES
P O Box 426, Warrenton, MO 63383
www.turningpointdvs.com Office: 636-456-1186
24 HOUR HOTLINE: 888-873-7233
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 618-235-0892 (24-hour Crisis Line)
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
(Address: Confidential) P.O. Box 63010 St. Louis, MO 63163
www.twsh.org 314-772-4535 (available 24/7)
Crisis Intervention & Safety Planning Hotline
Provides safe shelter and transitional living services to battered women and their dependent children.
Founded in 1922, The Women's Safe House is the first domestic violence shelter in St. Louis. It is also the largest.
YWCA WOMEN'S RESOURCE CENTERS
Administration and Women’s Services
1155 Olivette Executive Parkway, St. Louis, MO 63132
www.ywcastl.org 314-531-1115 Main Number
24 HOUR CRISIS LINE: 314-531-7273
Rapid Re-Housing Services: 314-726-6665
DROP-IN CENTER:
1155 Olivette Executive Parkway, St. Louis, MO 63132
Monday – Friday, 8:30am – 5pm. No appointment is necessary.
YWCA Metro St. Louis provides services for victims/survivors of domestic violence and/or sexual assault. Operates a 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.