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Local & National Resources

You are not alone.

Many victims feel alone in their experience with crime or violence. But there are hundreds of organizations – and thousands of people – working every day to bring you support, help and resources to heal victims.

If you have a need and can't find a resource below- please give us a call at 314-652-3623.

Did you know?

One of the easiest ways to find great local information and help is by dialing 211 from any phone. They are available 24/7

St. Louis Metro Resources

For victims of any crime:

  • Victim Services Division St. Louis County: 314-615-4872

  • Victim Services St. Louis City: 314-622-4373

  • St. Charles Victim Assistance Program: 636-949-7370

  • Jefferson County Victim Assistance: 636-797-5501

  • Missouri Victims Assistance Network: 800-698-9199

  • Missouri Department of Public Safety: 866-334-6682

  • Mothers Against Drunk Driving314-426-1595

  • Missouri Victim Automated Notification System: 866-566-8267

  • Missouri Crime Victims Compensation Program573-526-6006

  • St. Louis City Office of Violence Prevention(314) 299-2203​

Domestic Violence Shelters & Programs:

  • ALIVE: 314-993-2777

  • St. Martha’s Hall: 314-533-1313

  • Weinman Shelter: 314-423-1117

  • Woman’s Safe House: 314-772-4535

  • Safe Connections: 314-531-2003

  • YWCA: 314-645-4848

  • COMTREA – Jefferson County: 1-877-266-8732

  • Turning Point (Franklin and Warren Counties):1-888-873-7233

  • A Friend’s Place (Washington County):1-800-663-9929

  • Robertson Center (Lincoln County): 636-462-3355

  • Oasis Women's Center (Illinois): 618-465-1978

  • Violence Prevention Center (Illinois): 618-235-0892

Counseling:

  • ALIVE: 314-993-2777

  • Provident: 314-533-8200

  • Behavioral Health Response: 800-811-4760

  • Life Source Consultants: 314-524-0686

  • Safe Connections: 314-531-2003

  • Center for Trauma Recovery at UMSL: 314-516-6737

  • YWCA Metro St. Louis: 314-531-7273

Legal Services:

Children's Services:

  • Children’s Advocacy Center:  

    • 314- 516-6798 (forensic interviews on sexual abuse, ages 3-17)

  • Crisis Nursery:

    • 314- 768-3201

  • Youth In Need:

    • 314- 534-9350

  • Epwoth Youth Emergency Service Hotline:

    • 314- 727-6294

  • Youth Connection Helpline:

    • City: (314) 485-4635

    • County: (314) 628-2929

  • St. Louis City Police Juvenile Division:

    • (314) 444- 5327

  • Bikers Against Child Abuse: 

    • 866-885-9474

  • Head Start (Franklin County)

    • Gray Summit: 636-742-4660

    • Sullivan: 573- 860-2925

    • Union: 636- 583-2676

  • Child Care Resources & Referral Agency:

    • 800- 811-1127

Emergency and Housing Resources:

  • Housing Resource Center (STL City and County Residents):

    • 314-802-5444 or 1-866-802-7155*

  • Urban League: 314-652-6954

  • Beyond Housing:

    • 314- 533- 0600

  • Society of St. Vincent de Paul:

    • 314-531-2183

  • Hosea House:

    • 314-773-5438

  • Animal Protection Agency (APA):  

    • 314-645-4610 x.241 (works with area domestic violence shelters to provide temporary foster care for pets of domestic violence victims)

  • Catholic Charities South Side:

    • 314-773-6100

National Resources

Websites:

Crisis Phone/Text Lines:

  • National Domestic Violence Hotline:

    • 1-800-799-SAFE (7233).

  • National Sexual Assault Hotline:

    • 1-800-656-HOPE

  • Crisis Textline:

    • Text HOME to 741741

  • GLBT National Youth Talkline:

    • 1 (800) 246-7743

  • National Human Trafficking Resource Center:

    • 1 (888)-373-7888

  • National Runaway Safeline: 

    • 1 (800) 786-2929

  • National Suicide Prevention Line:

    • 1 (800) 273-8255

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