Domestic violence safety and housing help in Missouri
The short answer
If you are in danger, call 911. The National Domestic Violence Hotline is 1 800 799 7233, or text START to 88788. Find local help through the Missouri Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence.
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Local providers
The Missouri Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence has a regional map and a directory of local providers. It does not run a crisis line itself. National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1 800 656 4673.
Official page: mocadsv.org/how-to-get-help
Legal help
Missouri Legal Services connects you to legal aid for your area if you qualify.
Official page: lsmo.org
Your housing rights
Under the federal Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), people in many HUD assisted homes can't be denied or evicted because they are survivors of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault or stalking.
Official page: hud.gov/vawa
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Sources last checked October 27, 2026. If something has changed, please tell us so we can fix it.
Nothing here is a promise of a bed, money or a spot in any program. Each place decides who it can serve. You choose what feels right for you.