National Alliance on Mental Illness
Content updated Aug. 29, 2025
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/
DeafLEAD Crisis Line
Content updated Sept. 26, 2025
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
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
Child Abuse and Neglect Hotline - MO State Dept of Social Services
Content updated March 26, 2026
If you suspect child abuse or neglect, call our toll-free hotline at 800-392-3738. Our team will be available to help 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. If you are hearing or speech impaired, call Relay Missouri at 800-735-2466 (voice) or 800-735-2966 (text).
If you are mandated by law to report child abuse and neglect, you can make a report online.
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?
BetsOff - Problem Gambling Support
Content updated Sept. 26, 2025
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.
Order of Protection/ Ex-Parte/ Restraining Order
Content updated Sept. 26, 2025
An Order of Protection is a document issued by a court and signed by a judge to help protect you from harassment or abuse. There is no fee to get an Order of Protection and it can last for up to one year and can be renewed. Once an order is issued, only a judge can change it. If the order includes a stay-away provision and your partner comes to your house, he or she is violating the order and can be arrested. If you want changes to an order, you must request them from the court.
For EMERGENCIES dial 9-1-1
For non-emergency dispatch dial 3-1-1 or (573) 442-6131
Safe Helpline - Dept. of Defense
Content updated Sept. 26, 2025
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
Content updated Sept. 26, 2025
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.
800-656-HOPE (4673)
Chat: hotline.rainn.org
Text HOPE to 64673
National Domestic Violence Hotline
Content updated Sept. 26, 2025
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.
Love Is Respect - Dating Abuse Helpline
Content updated Sept. 26, 2025
Love is Respect is the national resource to disrupt and prevent unhealthy relationships and intimate partner violence by empowering young people through inclusive and equitable education, support, and resources.
866-331-9474
(TTY) 866-331-8453
text: LOVEIS to 22522
Jefferson City Rape and Abuse Crisis Service - RACS
Survivors of Domestic Violence, Sexual Violence, Stalking, and Dating Violence
Content updated Nov. 21, 2025
RACS supports survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking through advocacy, counseling, and shelter services in a space designed for healing and hope. Provides Emergency Shelter, Counseling, Support Groups, and Case Management.
RACS provides services at no cost to survivors in nine counties: Cole, Gasconade, Maries, Miller, Morgan, Moniteau, Osage, Southern Boone, and Southern Callaway. An emergency 24-hour hotline, advocacy services, outreach, case management, counseling, and a women’s and children’s shelter ensures that supportive, confidential and crisis services are available where and when survivors need them.
Hours: 24/7/365
PO Box: 416
Jefferson City, MO 65102
(573) 634-8346
Hotline: 1-800-303-0013
Email: racs@racsjc.org
Hope Haven
Email: Jenna.Neumann@hopehavenofcasscounty.org
Hope Haven exists to provide safe shelter, concentrated supportive services, community resources, and education to survivors of domestic and sexual violence.
Domestic Violence Enforcement Unit - (D.O.V.E) Boone County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office
Content updated Sept. 26, 2025
Boone County Courthouse, 4th Floor
705 E. Walnut Street
Columbia, Missouri 65201
Faith Maternity Care
Content updated July 10, 2024
Faith Maternity Care serves, assists, and equips expecting mothers who are considering parenting their babies or making an adoption plan for them.
1900 Lake Dr.
Fulton, MO 65251
573-642-7414
Email: programdirector@faithmaternity.com
Amen Center
Content updated July 10, 2024
Amen Center, a transitory shelter, is tailored to provide food, clothing and assistance in finding work for those in need. Located about 20 minutes west of Cape Girardeau, MO.
3600 State Hwy N
Advance, MO 63730
573-794-2900
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Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB)
Content updated Aug. 12, 2025
CFPB protects consumers from unfair, deceptive, or abusive practices and take action against companies that break the law. They provide information, steps, and tools to make smart financial decisions.
Services for veterans CFPB can help active military personnel and veterans navigate financial challenges unique to military life. Help spans the entire military lifecycle and includes areas such as home buying, debt management, goal setting, protecting your finances, filing complaints concerning financial institutions, and more.
When the Yellow Ribbon Fades
Content updated Nov. 5, 2024
Pat Rowe Kerr has a wealth of information and will advise regarding veteran benefits. Call before 9:00 am or after 4:00 pm (emergency calls anytime)
Pat - 573-462-9831
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
The Veterans Health Administration is America’s largest integrated health care system, providing care at 1,321 health care facilities, including 172 medical centers and 1,138 outpatient sites of care of varying complexity (VHA outpatient clinics), serving 9 million enrolled Veterans each year.
800-698-2411 (800-MyVA411) - Hours: 24/7. If you need an interpreter: Call 800-698-2411 and select 0. We’ll connect you with a VA call center agent. Tell the agent that you want a language interpreter to join the call.
TTY - 711 - Hours: 24/7
J.Lodge
Content updated March 26, 2026
Hires primarily veterans and workers with disabilities who have business experience and education to work from home and on a schedule that accommodates their needs.
Please click here to review current opportunities to join the J.Lodge team. Create an account and apply for a current position from the job description.