Crisis Hotline Numbers
Updated July 12, 2024
This brochure list some of the resources available in the categories of meals, food, crisis lines, shelters, warming centers, medical clinics, and mental health.
Updated on: July 17, 2024
This resource guide covers CMCA's 8 county service area: Audrain, Boone, Callaway, Cole, Cooper, Howard, Moniteau and Osage. It also covers the three additional counties we provide Head Start for: Benton, Hickory, and Morgan. It's a comprehensive guide that includes any and all resources available to help lower income individuals and families in need. The resources and information listed in the guide have been compiled by other groups and agencies in our 8 county service area over the years, and most notably in Boone County by the Voluntary Action Center.
Any individuals who have been affected by intimate partner violence, sexual violence, stalking or sex trafficking.
Content updated June 7, 2024
True North is a victim services program that serves those affected by intimate partner and sexual violence, stalking and sex trafficking. Services include emergency shelter, 24/7 hotline, court & hospital advocacy services, counseling, safety planning, domestic and sexual violence education, and support groups.
Emergency Shelter (for victims of intimate partner violence, sexual violence, human sex trafficking, or stalking). Confidential address, please call our hotline to initiate services.
Administration Office
1316 Parkade Blvd.
Columbia, MO 65203
573-875-0503
Email: info@truenorthofcolumbia.org
Crisis Line: 573-875-1370
Toll Free Crisis Line: 800-548-2480
Updated on: July 10, 2023
If you or a loved one need assistance, please reach out by calling or texting 988, or chatting at https://988lifeline.org/.
Content Updated: July 10, 2023
The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is a United States-based suicide prevention network for anyone in suicidal crisis or emotional distress.
Call or text 24/7: 988
Updated on: July 22, 2024
Institute on Aging’s 24-hour toll-free Friendship Line is the only accredited crisis line in the country for people aged 60 years and older, and adults living with disabilities.
Content updated Oct. 14, 2024
Show-Me Hope is Missouri’s crisis counseling program (CCP) in response to a disaster or critical event. Counselors are based in the local community to teach coping and stress management skills to anyone dealing with the anxiety and uncertainty caused by the event. The CCP helps individuals and communities recover from natural and human-caused disasters through community outreach and access to resources including mental health services.
CMCA ShowMe Healthy Relationships Program
Program Manager: Nolanda Dodd, nolanda@cmca.us
800 N. Providence Road, Suite 110
Columbia, MO 65203
(573) 443-8706 ext. 1022
1-855-422-4510
(573) 540-1028 text
Email: smrh@cmca.us
Content updated Nov. 1, 2024
The Coalition Against Rape and Domestic Violence (CARDV) of Callaway County is a non-profit organization of committed advocates and volunteers whose mission is to break the cycles of domestic abuse and sexual violence.
PO Box 786
Fulton, MO 65251
Office: 573-642-1418
24 Hour Help Line: 573-642-4422
Toll-Free: 866-642-4422
Content updated Nov. 4, 2024
Missouri Dept. of Health and Senior Services
To report Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation of the Elderly and Disabled call 1-800-392-0210.
Content updated July 31, 2024
Multiple locations
Location: 3401 Berrywood Dr. Columbia, Missouri 65201,
• Contact: 573-777-8300
• Hours: Monday-Friday 8AM-5PM (Specific Services Vary)
Location: 105 East Ash St. Suite 100 Columbia, Missouri 65203
• Contact: 573-777-7530
• Hours: Monday-Friday 8AM-5PM (Specific Services Vary)
Location: 1805 E. Walnut St. Columbia, Missouri 65201
• Contact: 573-777-7522
• Hours: 7 am - 7 pm, 365 days a year
Rapid access unit information:
• Contact: 573-777-7522
• Hours 24/7
Content updated Jan. 17, 2024
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is the agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) that leads public health efforts to advance the behavioral health of the nation and to improve the lives of individuals living with mental and substance use disorders, and their families.
800-662-4357 (24 hour helpline)
877-726-4727
Individuals experiencing a behavioral health crisis
Part of Burrell Behavioral Health. Available 24 hours a day 7 days a week.
General crisis support. Sponsored by the University of Missouri.
Or Text “HAND” to 839863
Updated on: Dec. 11, 2023
Human trafficking occurs when a trafficker uses force, fraud or coercion to control another person for the purpose of engaging in commercial sex acts or soliciting labor or services against his/her will. Force, fraud, or coercion need not be present if the individual engaging in commercial sex is under 18 years of age. Our services.
503 E. Nifong Blvd., Suite H, Unit 206
Columbia, MO 65201
National Hotline: (866) 590-5959
Our Helpline: (866) 590-5959
Content updated Nov. 1, 2024
Find help for substance abuse - Find emergency hotlines, counseling, and treatment options for help with substance abuse.
Emergency substance abuse hotline - For substance abuse treatment and mental health referrals, contact the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration's (SAMHSA) National Helpline at 1-800-662-HELP (4357).
Get help & support for any distress that you or someone you care about may be feeling related to any disaster.
Content updated Nov. 1, 2024
To get help & support for any distress that you or someone you care about may be feeling related to any disaster. This toll-free, multilingual, crisis support service is available 24/7 to all residents in the U.S. and its territories who are experiencing emotional distress related to natural or human-caused disasters.
Call or text 1-800-985-5990.
Español: Llama o envía un mensaje de texto 1-800-985-5990 presiona “2.”
For Deaf and Hard of Hearing ASL Callers: Please text or call the Disaster Distress Helpline at 1-800-985-5990 using your preferred Relay provider.
Updated on: July 10, 2023
Courage2ReportMO takes CONFIDENTIAL reports involving any public or private school in Missouri with students in pre-kindergarten through 12th grade.
Content updated Jan. 24, 2024
ParentLink’s WarmLine is your direct access to family strengthening information and support:
- Visit with professionals who can assist you in thinking through solutions to your parenting concerns.
- Obtain community service and other resource information.
Family Support Specialists offer problem-solving support, research-based information, and referrals to services. In areas of the state where we have funding to do so, we also offer follow-up calls to ensure that families get connected with needed resources. During follow-up we help families problem-solve any barriers to accessing services and provide additional information and referrals as needed.
4800 Santana Circle
Columbia, MO 65203
If you are a Missouri resident, call 1-800-552-8522 or to call locally: 573-882-7323
Text: 585-FAMILY1
Email: parentlink@missouri.edu
Updated on: July 10, 2023
Our purpose is to serve as the national advocate for programs and services to assist people and families affected by problem gambling. And our vision is to improve health and wellness by reducing the personal, social and economic costs of problem gambling.
Call feature 1-800-522-4700
Text feature 1-800-522-4700
Live Chat: ncpgambling.org/chat
Updated on: July 22, 2024
Provides education, support, and advocacy on behalf of people with serious mental illness and their families.
3405 Truman Blvd, Ste 102 Jefferson City, MO 65109 573-634-7727800-374-2138(Warmline) 1-800-950-6264(Help Line)
email: info@nami.org/
Content updated Nov. 1, 2024
DeafLEAD provides a videophone crisis line for Deaf and Hard of Hearing individuals 24 hours a day, every day of the year.
text HAND to 839863
Abused Children
Content updated Nov. 1, 2024
Childhelp exists to meet the physical, emotional, educational and spiritual needs of abused, neglected and at-risk children. We focus our efforts on advocacy, intervention, treatment, prevention, family resilience and community outreach.
Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline 24/7 (1-800) 4-A-Child or (1-800) 422-4453
Content updated Nov. 1, 2024
Missouri State Department of Social Services
For hearing and speech impaired, please contact Relay Missouri 1-800-735-2466/voice or 1-800-735-2966/text phone
Be prepared to answer:
Name of the child, name of parent(s), name of the alleged abuser, and where the child can be located.
Is the child in a life-threatening situation now?
How do you know about the abuse/neglect?
Did you witness the abuse/neglect?
Were there other witnesses and how can they be contacted?
800-392-3738; (TTY) 800-669-8689
Content updated Nov. 1, 2024
The purpose of MACPG is to educate Missourians on the potential characteristics and dangers of problem and compulsive gambling, to refer compulsive gamblers and their family and friends to free treatment through a toll-free help line, to prevent underage play and to promote responsible gaming.
Updated on: July 31, 2023
1511 S. Providence Rd.
Columbia, MO 65203
Updated on: July 31, 2023
Safe Helpline is the Department of Defense’s (DoD) sole hotline for members of the DoD community affected by sexual assault. Safe Helpline is a completely anonymous, confidential, 24/7, specialized service—providing help and information anytime, anywhere.
Call: 877-995-5247
Chat: online.safehelpline.org
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RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network) is the nation's largest anti-sexual violence organization. RAINN also carries out programs to prevent sexual violence, help survivors, and ensure that perpetrators are brought to justice.
We answer the call to support and shift power back to those affected by relationship abuse - 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year. The National Domestic Violence Hotline provides essential tools and support to help survivors of domestic violence so they can live their lives free of abuse.
Survivors of Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault and Stalking
Updated on: May 28, 2024
Emergency Shelter, Counseling, Advocacy, Case Management, Crisis Intervention. 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
PO Box: 416
Jefferson City, MO 65102
(573) 634-4911
Hotline: 1-800-303-0013
Email: racs@racsjc.org
Updated on: August 17, 2023
Safe Passage provides services for individuals and families who have experienced domestic and/or sexual abuse.
PO Box 456
Moberly, MO 65270
660-269-8999
Hotline/Crisis 660-269-8111