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MISSOURI CRISIS HOTLINES
​www.suicidehotlines.com/missouri.html
Links and phone numbers for organizations throughout
the state. 
MISSOURI CRISIS LINE

www.missouricrisisline.com/
1-888-761-4357​  or
text HAND to 839863 

(Standard Text Message Rates Apply)

GOVERNMENT SERVICES
www.countyoffice.org
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This link will take you to a site that lists government services by state and county throughout the country.

CLICK HERE for a list of  SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT CENTERS THROUGHOUT THE STATE OF MISSOURI

MID MO SAMARITAN CENTER

www.midmosamaritan.org  573-634-7776
1310 E. McCarty Street . Jefferson City, MO 65101

Many services, including food pantry, clothing, medical clinic, legal assistance. Call or visit their website for more information.

MO RIDES 
www.morides.org
A referral service that coordinates affordable rides. Locates companies that will provide transportation for work, medical appointments, shopping, etc.


MISSOURI WOMEN’S SHELTERS
www.womenshelters.org/sta/missouri
A listing of shelters and other resources throughout the state.

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RENTAL ASSISTANCE
http://rentassistance.org/missouri-programs.html
This website lists MANY Missouri cities and the assistance programs available. Includes more than housing programs.
Here's a link for Illinois programs.

html://rentassistance.org/illinois-programs.html

SAFE AT HOME
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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. 


TURNING POINT

www.turningpointdvs.com/home/resources   888-873-7233  
Emergency Shelter and Supportive Services for Survivors of Domestic & Sexual Violence
For Warren, Montgomery, St. Charles, Franklin, and Gasconade Counties and surrounding counties in east central Missouri.

BOONE COUNTY
COMPREHENSIVE WEBSITE FOR COLUMBIA, MO 

BOONE COUNTY OFFENDER PROGRAMS
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www.jobpointmo.com
This organization provides services for ex-offenders and others in Central Missouri. 
 

COLUMBIA HOUSING AUTHORITY

201 Switzler St. Columbia  65203
www.columbiaha.com   573-443-2556
​A variety of programs including for housing for veterans, homebuyers and homelessness resources, and money management.

MOBERLY
www.safepassagemoberly.org
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PO Box 456,  Moberly, MO 65270
​ Business 660-269-8999
Hotline 660-269-8111

Services for individuals and families who have experienced domestic and/or sexual abuse.
Emergency shelter, counseling, safety plans, and more.

JEFFERSON COUNTY
COMPREHENSIVE LISTINGS FOR JEFFERSON COUNTY
www.jeffersoncountyonline.org

MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
Listings of resources and information BY COUNTY throughout the state, including food stamps, jobs, health care, child support.
www.dss.mo.gov
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SOUTHERN ILLINOIS
CALL FOR HELP, INC.
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

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ILLINOIS SHELTER HOTLINE
618-397-5730


LUTHERAN SOCIAL SERVICES OF ILLINOIS
1408 State St., East St. Louis, IL  62205
www.lssi.org   618-601-3459
Services include employment, school and resources for clothing, housing, ID, medical, mental health, and employment.​Ex-offender re-entry program.

MADISON COUNTY RESOURCES
http://www.co.madison.il.us/departments/

Comprehensive listing of social services, including mental health, senior services, education, much more.

OPAL’S HOUSE
PO Box 2316
East St. Louis, IL  62202-2316
http://www.opalshouse.org/   877-OPAL-4-U-2    877-672-5482

Provides emergency shelter for abused women and their children.  Works to eliminate the effects of domestic violence within families or intimate partner relationships..


SALVATION ARMY - Belleville: 618-236-2167
SALVATION ARMY - Alton: 618-465-7764

SHELTER SHOP
VIOLENCE PREVENTION CENTER, SOUTHWESTERN ILLINOIS
​#2C Bellevue Park Plaza, Belleville IL. (at the intersection of North Belt West and West Main Street).
Store Hours: Monday through Friday 9am - 6pm.
www.vpcswi.org

24 HOUR HELPLINES
800-924-0096 OR   
618) 236-2531 ext. 140
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.


CALL FOR HELP, INC.
9400 Lebanon Rd. East St. Louis, IL  62203
www.callforhelpinc.org   618-397-0968

Multi-service agency responding to crisis situations and homelessness in the metro East area. Sexual assault 24-hour hotline: 618-397-0975

WELLSPRING RESOURCES
2615 Edwards St. Alton. IL  62002

http://wellspringresources.co    618-462-2331  Crisis Line: (618) 465-4388
24-hour crisis services, community support services, counseling services, medication-assisted recovery services, psychiatric and medical services, residential and housing services, senior and caregiver services, substance abuse counseling and DUI services. 


KANSAS CITY
List of area Food Pantries
List of Men's Shelters
List of 
Women's Shelters

HEARTLAND CENTER FOR BEHAVIORAL CHANGE
www.heartlandcbc.org/   Toll-free number: 866-242-6670
​Provides substance abuse and other behavioral healthcare services to Missouri residents. Several locations in the KC and southwest MO areas, including Springfield and Branson. Services include community residential RE-ENTRY programs, SATOP and PREA resources. Many resources on their website. Sliding scale payment arrangements available.

THE HELP
1734 E. 63rd St. Suite 108
Kansas City, MO 64110

www.thehelpkc.org    816-227-6020
Toll Free: 1-844- HELP4KC
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Assists women who were formerly incarcerated and or have a felony conviction(s). 
Rentry initiatives to women in an effort to reduce recidivism through the following strategies: Employment & Employment Readiness, Health & Wellness and Women Empowerment.

HOMELESS HOTLINE (KANSAS CITY AREA)
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 816-474-4599

CLICK HERE for the Kansas City 2-1-1 United Way Resource Directory.

And HERE for general information about Kansas City. www.kansascityarea.org.

CONNECTIONS TO SUCCESS.
Clothing and support. Other locations. Check website.

901 N. 8th St., Suite 201
Kansas City, KS  66101
www.connectionstosuccess.org   913-948-5968

SPRINGFIELD, MO
List of Resources (Printable PDF of Sprinfield Resources.)

NEW BEGINNING SANCTUARY

PO Box 14431 Springfield  65814
www.nbsanctuary.org   
417-234-1647
Faith- based, supportive environment for successful long-term recovery from substance abuse. Housing, access to treatment, employment, education, and more.

SPRINGFIELD, MO
NEW BEGINNING SANCTUARY
PO Box 14431 Springfield  65814
www.nbsanctuary.org   
417-234-1647
Faith- based, supportive environment for successful long-term recovery from substance abuse. Housing, access to treatment, employment, education and more.

SPRINGFIELD COMMUNITY RESOURCE GUIDE
List of Resources (Printable PDF of Springfield Resources.)

CLICK HERE for the Kansas City 2-1-1 United Way Resource Directory.

CLICK HERE for Jefferson County Dept. of Social Services.

To view a PDF of the National Reentry Resource Center CLICK HERE.


THIS IS A LINK to many Missouri re-entry resources provided by Human Rights Watch.

Services provided in this directory can change at any given time due to funding and/or resources.

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St. Louis, MO