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True North

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

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Human Trafficking Hotline

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

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Drug Abuse Hotline - National Institute

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).

800-662-4357

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Courage2Report

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.

1-866-748-7047

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ParentLink WarmLine

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

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DeafLEAD Crisis Line

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.

321-800-3323

text HAND to 839863

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Childhelp

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

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Child Abuse and Neglect Hotline

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

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