DOMESTIC VIOLENCE RESOURCES

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EXTRA 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 Immigration Project of the National Lawyers Guild: www.nationalimmigrationproject.org 
National Institutes of Health on Childhood Sexual Abuse
Survivors of Incest Anonymous

​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      

NATIONAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE HOTLINE
Text "START" to 88788
1-800-799-7233  (Text LOVEIS to 22522).

YWCA Designated Sexual Assault Hotline
314-531-7273 available 24/7

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 BeFree  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.
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​CHILD ABUSE
To report suspected child abuse in Missouri or Illinois contact:
​Missouri Toll-Free: 800-392-3738
Local (toll): 573-751-3448
Illinois Toll-Free: 800-252-2873
Local (toll): 217-785-4020
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
​www.alivestl.org
St. Louis area  314-993-2777 Crisis Line St. Louis 24-hour Crisis Line: 314.993.2777St. Louis
Franklin County  636-583-5700 or 800-941-9144
Union, MO, PO Box 223, 63048.  636-583-9863
P O Box 28733 .  St. Louis, MO 63146 Office: 314-993-7080
​Counseling, emergency sanctuary, and other critical services to adults and children
impacted by domestic abuse.

BRIDGEWAY
www.bridgewaybh.com
St. Charles County - The Women’s Center in St. Charles
24-Hour Toll-Free Crisis Line: 877-946-6854 or 636-224-1800
Lincoln County - The Terry L. Robertson Center in Troy
24-Hour Toll-Free Crisis Line: 877-462-1758 or 636-224-1850
Bridgeway operates the only two emergency safe shelters and outreach centers in St. Charles and Lincoln Counties for women and children who are victims of domestic violence.

CALL FOR HELP, INC. (Southern Illinois)
www.callforhelpinc.org 618-397-0968
Comprehensive crisis and other services in Metro East including sexual abuse and assault.
24 hours a day, 7 days a week Hotline Number 618-397-0975
618-397-0975 – Main Office/Lebanon Rd.
618-462-0552 – Alton
618-271-8990 – East St. Louis
618-667-3350- Troy
618-939-0115- Waterloo
618-397-0968- Transitional Living Center

COMTREA
www.comtrea.org   636-931-2700
COMTREA Domestic Violence 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.

COVENANT HOUSE
2727 N. Kingshighway 63113
www.covenanthouse.org 314-533-2241
Various locations for teens in crisis. 

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 South Kingshighway  63139  
www.familyforwardmo.org/how-we-help/redevelopment-opportunities-women.    314-534-9350
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: 
www.traffickingresourcecenter.org
888-373-7888 Text BeFree (233733)

KATHY WEINMAN CENTER
6763 Page Ave #201   63133
www.keepingkidsfirst.org   314-423-1117
Temporary, emergency shelter, court advocacy, professional therapy for women and children, support groups. Follow-up supportive services available. St. Louis County operates this shelter.

LIFE SOURCE CONSULTANTS
www.lifesourceconsultants.org
​Crisis hotline: 314-524-0686
119 Church Street, Suite 219, Ferguson, MO 63135
Domestic and sexual violence crisis center. Provides therapy, support groups, case management, legal advocacy and more.

LYDIA'S HOUSE
www.lydiashouse.org 314-771-4411
Community and faith-based domestic violence education, transitional housing, crisis intervention, court advocacy, support groups for women and children, case management. They now have a program that allows residents to keep their pets.
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​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 ​800-3334-3276
Call for information about their safe houses and transitional housing training programs.

PATHWAYS TO BRIGHTNESS
Diamond Diva Empowerment Foundation
1029 Vandeventer, Floor 6, 63110  
www.2def.org/    314-328-4348
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
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SAFE AT HOME
www.MoSafeAtHome.com   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
19 Bellevue Park Plaza, Belleville IL. 
www.vpcswi.org.  618-235-0892
24 Hour Crisis Line
618-234-0892
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
7900 Carondelet Avenue, Room 299 .  Clayton, MO 63105
314-615-4725
​wwww.wp.stlcountycourts.com/family-court/adult-abuse-domestic-violence-court/
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
539 N. Grand, Suite 400   63103 
https://www.sledsvn.org/.  314-652-3623
Offers intervention, personal advocacy, assistance filing crime victims’ compensation, trauma-specific counseling, and more.

ST. MARTHA'S HALL
P.O. Box 4950, St. Louis 63108
314-533-1313 (available 24/7)
www.saintmarthas.org 314-533-1313
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.
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VIOLENCE INTERVENTION PROGRAM, INC.
www.vipmujeres.org/    Bilingual Live Hotline  800-664-5880
Online resources and phone support for Latina women.

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.
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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.  63132
www.ywcastl.org   314-531-1115 Main Number
24 Hour Crisis Line 314 531-7273
Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault 314 645-4848
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.