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


CLICK HERE for a KC Police Community Resource Directory.
CLICK HERE for Missouri Dept. of Social Services.

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

NATIONAL REENTRY RESOURCE CENTER

www.nationalreentryresourcecenter.org/
A website with numerous resources, advice and programs for people returning to the community after incarceration.

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


KANSAS CITY AREA HOMELESS SHELTERS and RESOURCES
www.gkcceh.org/

HOMELESS HOTLINE (KANSAS CITY AREA)
816-924-7997

RESTART, Inc.  (Housing/shelters)
918 East 9th Street, Kansas City, MO 64106-3072 
www.restartinc.org   816-472-5664
​Restart Youth Services: 816-472-5664 ext. 235
Restart Youth Hotline: 816-309-9048
Emergency Services: 816-472-5664 


MID MO SAMARITAN CENTER
www.midmosamaritan.org  573-634-7776
1310 E. McCarty St.,   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  
844-836-7433
A referral service that coordinates affordable rides. Locates companies that will provide transportation for work, medical appointments, shopping, etc.
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MISSOURI WOMEN’S SHELTERS
www.womenshelters.org/sta/missouri
A listing of shelters and other resources throughout the state.

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. 

TURNING POINT
www.turningpointdvs.com   
Office Phone:  636-456-1186     Hotline:  
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
BOONE COUNTY OFFENDER PROGRAMS
400 Wilkes Blvd.,   Columbia, MO 65201
​www.jobpointmo.com    573-474-8560
This organization provides services for ex-offenders and others in Central Missouri.  

COLUMBIA HOUSING AUTHORITY

201 Switzler St.,  Columbia, MO  65203
www.columbiaha.com   573-443-2556   TTY:800-735-1991
​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
 RESOURCE GUIDE FOR JEFFERSON COUNTY
CLICK HERE


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

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

MADISON COUNTY, IL HOMELESS SHELTER LISTINGS
www.shelterlistings.org/county/il-madison-county.html

SALVATION ARMY - 4102 W Main St, 62226   Belleville: 618-236-2167
SALVATION ARMY - 525 Alby St, 62002.  Alton: 618-465-7764


VIOLENCE PREVENTION CENTER, SOUTHWESTERN ILLINOIS
www.vpcswi.org
24 Hour Crisis Hotline  618-235-0892

HEARTLAND CENTER FOR BEHAVIORAL CHANGE
1730 Prospect Ave.,   Kansas City, MO 64127 816-421-6670
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
31 W. 31st St.,    Kansas City, 64108
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 through Employment & Employment Readiness, Health & Wellness and Women Empowerment.

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

1017 N. 6th St. Suite 200,    Kansas City,  MO66101
www.connectionstosuccess.org   913-948-5968


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