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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.

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

1017 N. 6th St. Suite 200,  Kansas City,  MO 66101
www.connectionstosuccess.org   913-948-5968

JEFFERSON COUNTY
 RESOURCE GUIDE FOR JEFFERSON COUNTY
CLICK HERE

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

HOMELESS HOTLINE (KANSAS CITY AREA)
816-924-7997
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CLICK HERE for a KC Police Community Resource Directory.

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.

THE HELP
31 W. 31st St.,    Kansas City, MO 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).  Reentry initiatives through Employment & Employment Readiness, Health & Wellness and Women Empowerment.

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

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.

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.

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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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.

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

RESTART, Inc.  (Housing/shelters)
918 East 9th Street, Kansas City, MO 64106-3072 
www.restartinc.org   816-472-5664


CLICK HERE for Missouri Dept. of Social Services.

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's 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.

VIOLENCE PREVENTION CENTER, SOUTHWESTERN ILLINOIS
www.vpcswi.org
24 HOUR CRISIS HOTLINE  618-235-0892 

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