Community Resources: Domestic Violence

ALIVE empowers domestic abuse survivors and their children through counseling, emergency shelter, and other critical services.
Crisis Hotline in St. Louis: 314-993-2777
Crisis Hotline in Franklin County: 636-583-5700

If a BJC patient discloses they are in a dangerous relationship, AWARE services are offered. AWARE provides advocacy and support rooted in respect, self-determination and non-controlling beliefs that respond to the unique perspectives and resources of each client. AWARE advocacy builds a partnership between the advocate and the client to meaningfully address violence in the client’s intimate relationship. The client's and the advocate’s perspectives, information and knowledge are incorporated into a plan that responds to the particular risks each client faces.
314-362-9273.

Accepts: Women and children (boys up to age 13 or 14) in need of shelter who have experienced sexual assault and /or have a history of childhood sexual abuse. Services: Counseling, support groups for women and men, age 14+, structured program for children, legal advocacy, life skills training, Safe at Home application assistance and resources to connect women with outreach services.
Women's Center – St. Charles County
The Robertson Center – Lincoln County

Shelter run by St. Louis County for women and their children who are victims of domestic violence.
Shelter Hotline: 314-423-1117

Offers help with a crisis helpline, crisis intervention, counseling, support groups, emergency legal advocacy, and more to victims of domestic or sexual violence.
314-524-0686

The Safe Houses for Women and Children are a unique residential program that allows women to find the healing they need, even while raising their children. Safe Houses for Women and Children places women and children in one of our numerous safe houses on an emergency basis. In addition to meeting basic needs such as food and shelter, Safe Houses for Women and Children provides connections to a variety of resources such as specialized classes, parenting and life skills training, therapy, spiritual guidance, and skills-building geared toward helping residents avoid abusive relationships.
2428 Woodson Rd., Overland, MO 63114 (314) 421-3020 or (800) 334-3276

A Safe Place, our shelter for abused women and their children, is located in an undisclosed area for safety.
A Safe Place 24-Hour Crisis Hotline - 636-232-2301

Offers a crisis hotline, an immediate, confidential safe place for abused women and their children to live, referrals, advocacy, and more to battered women and their children.
314-533-1313

Crisis hotline, emergency shelter, advocacy, and more for women in abusive relationships. Service areas include Warren, Lincoln, Franklin, Montgomery, and Gasconade Counties.
Hotline: 888-873-7233

Advocacy and resource group for women in abusive relationships.
Hotline: 314-772-4535

Rapid Re-Housing is for individuals and families who are seeking safety from domestic violence, sexual assault, trafficking or stalking. Participants in the Rapid Re-Housing Program may receive financial assistance to achieve and maintain housing stability.
314-726-6665.

Our domestic violence-sexual assault response team (SART) works collaboratively with St. Louis City and County police officers, area hospitals, and prosecutors as well as with other victim’s service agencies. Crisis services are provided at no cost. Our Drop-in Center is open Monday – Friday, 8:30am – 5:30pm. No appointment is necessary.
1155 Olivette Executive Parkway, St. Louis, MO 63132 314-531-1115

To file for an Order of Protection in St. Louis County, one (or more) of the following must be true: you reside in St. Louis County; the Respondent can be served with the paperwork in St. Louis County; and/or the abuse/stalking/sexual assault occurred in St. Louis County.

To file for an Order of Protection in the City of St. Louis, one (or more) of the following must be true: you reside in the City of St. Louis; the Respondent can be served with the paperwork in the City of St. Louis; and/or the abuse/stalking/sexual assault occurred in the City of St. Louis.

Paperwork and help in filing an adult abuse or child protection can be obtained in the Circuit Clerk’s Office at the following address:
300 N. Second St. Suite 225 St. Charles, MO 63301

To file for an Order of Protection in Jefferson County, one (or more) of the following must be true: you reside in Jefferson County; the Respondent can be served with the paperwork in Jefferson County; and/or the abuse/stalking/sexual assault occurred in Jefferson County.

To file an Order of Protection in Franklin County, one (or more) of the following must be true: you reside in Franklin County; the Respondent can be served with the paperwork in Franklin County; and/or the abuse/stalking/sexual assault occurred in Franklin County.

The mission of St. Louis Survivors Legal Support (SLSLS) is to provide zealous advocacy and meaningful access to justice for victims of intimate partner violence and their children, and to educate the St. Louis community about the legal process and resources for those seeking protection. SLSLS helps victims get effective legal relief in the form of thorough and enforceable orders of protection and other companion orders.
(314) NOW-STOP (314-669-7867)
Founder and Executive Director: michael.burton@slsls.org
Director of Legal Advocacy: tali.katz@slsls.org

SLMPD has implemented a Victim Services Unit with the goal of expanding available victim services to better serve the needs and rights of victims and witnesses. Our mission is to empower victims of crime to overcome victimization by providing information and resources to positively restore their lives.
For incidents occurring in Districts 1, 2, and 3: Maggie: 314-444-5836
For Incidents occurring in Districts 4, 5, and 6: Marley: 314-444-5516

Safe at Home address confidentiality program has helped survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, rape, human trafficking, stalking, or other crimes who fear future harm in their efforts to stay safe by providing a designated address to use when creating new public records. These services help keep survivors’ confidential addresses out of the hands of their assailants.

Victim of crime assistance services include: advocacy, education and preparation for the steps in the criminal justice system, emergency services including assistance in obtaining protective orders, courtroom escort, crisis support, transportation, stress management

Landing page for resources for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault and trafficking, and other victim services.

Multiservice trauma center dedicated to providing specialized services to trauma survivors and conducting professional education and training programs for mental health professionals. We provide therapy for any type of traumatic event including: sexual assault, intimate partner violence, accidents, disasters, physical assault or other crimes, robberies, violence based on sexual orientation or race, surviving the homicide of a loved one.
314-516-6738

Provides advocacy, counseling, and legal assistance to those who have been domestic violence.
539 North Grand Blvd., Suite 400 Saint Louis, Missouri 63103 314-652-3623

Helping Survivors is part of a growing movement of concerned citizens, survivors, and professionals working to ensure the right of every person to build a life free from the devastating consequences of sexual assault and abuse. The website helpingsurvivors.org was founded by Helping Survivors, LLC. Incorporated in Delaware, Helping Survivors, LLC is a national organization comprised of individuals dedicated to helping survivors of sexual assault and abuse.

Provides crisis intervention, free therapy for those 12+ who have been physically, sexually, or emotionally abused, and support groups for teens and adults.
2165 Hampton Avenue St. Louis, Missouri 63139
Crisis Helpline: 314.531.2003
Office number: 314-646-7500

Women of Grace is a domestic and sexual violence program designed to assist and advocate for victims. Services include but are not limited to a 24-hour hotline, crisis intervention, case management, professional counseling, referrals to emergency shelters, and other service-related activities provided to move the victim to recovery.
(314) 652-2572