Crisis
Hotlines and Domestic Violence Shelters
211: Local Resource Referral Center
Dial 211 to connect to a staff member who will connect you with a resource provided in their system.
Text Message:
Text UNITE to 741741 to be connected to a crisis counselor via text.
Hours:
24/7
Description of Services Provided:
211 is an Information and referral line based on the individual's needs. The staff at 211 will generate a list of referrals based on the needs.
Resources include but are not limited to housing, homeless assistance, utilities, COVID-19, and mental health.
Hotlines
Adult Abuse and Neglect
Phone Number:
800-392-0210
Description of Services Provided:
The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) investigates abuse, neglect, and exploitation of vulnerable individuals 60 and older and people with disabilities between 18 and 59. These individuals may live in the community or in long-term care facilities. Either way, they are unable to protect their own interests or adequately perform or obtain services necessary to meet their essential human needs.
Website Link:
https://health.mo.gov/safety/abuse/
Behavioral Health Crisis Line
Phone Number:
800-494-7355
Description of Services Provided:
Mental Health & Suicide Hotline
Website Link:
https://www.burrellcenter.com/
Burrell Crisis Line
Phone Number:
417-761-5555 or 800-494-7355
Child Abuse & Neglect Hotline
Phone Number:
800-392-3738
Description:
Report Child Abuse and Neglect
Child Advocacy Center
Phone Number:
(417)- 272-8410
Address:
11016 St Hwy 76,
Branson West, MO 65737
Description of Services Provided:
The Lakes Area Child Advocacy Center is a not-for-profit organization providing a safe, child friendly setting for the investigation of child abuse in Stone, Taney, and surrounding counties. The allegations that bring children to our center include sexual and/or physical abuse, living in a drug endangered environment, neglect, exploitation through the internet or child pornography, and/or witnessing a serious crime.
Website Link:
Child Help National Child Abuse Hotline
Phone Number:
Call or Text:
1 (800) 422-4453
Description of Services:
For issues related to child abuse, Child help connects you with a professional counselor to help in a crisis, and provides information on how to get help. They offer phone support in 170 languages, or you can chat online with a counselor.
Children Division- Stone County
Phone Number:
417-336-5255
Address:
30832 State Hwy 413 Suite A
Galena, MO 65656
Description of Services Provided:
Hotline 24/7 to report child abuse, in Missouri 1-800-392-3738
Out of state: 573-751-3448
Website Link:
https://dss.mo.gov/cd/office/stone.htm
Children Division- Taney County
Phone Number:
(417) 239-3211
Address:
2900 Green Mountain Drive, Suite 101
Branson, MO 65616
Description of Services Provided:
Hotline 24/7 to report child abuse, 1-800-392-3738 in Missouri,
573-751-3448 out of state
Website Link:
https://dss.mo.gov/cd/office/taney.htm
Crisis Center of Taney County
Phone Number:
866-379-0074, 417-561-5084,
Text:717-744-TEXT
Description of Services:
24 Hour Hotlines, Domestic & Sexual Violence Hotline
Crisis Text Line
Phone Number:
Text "Hello" to 741741 to begin contact
Description of Services:
Crisis Text Line fields messages about suicidal thoughts, abuse, sexual assault, depression, anxiety, bullying, and more. What makes it unique is that it's entirely text-based, which makes it easy for anyone who doesn't feel comfortable or safe talking on the phone to use it.
Missing Children 24 hour Hot Line
Phone Number:
800-843-5678
Description:
National Center for Missing & Exploited Children
Missouri School Violence Hotline
Phone Number:
866-748-7047
Website:
National Domestic Violence Hotline:
Phone Number:
1 (800) 799-7233
Call or text "START" to begin contact
Description of Services:
Anyone who is experiencing domestic violence and/or abuse, plus anyone concerned about a friend, family member or loved one can call the National Domestic Violence Hotline 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
They offer support in more than 200 languages and offer a confidential, secure online chat.
National Hopeline Network
Phone Number:
800-Suicide (800-748-2433)
Description of Services Provided:
Suicide Prevention - talk to a counselor, Veterans Crisis Line
National Human Trafficking Hotline
Phone Number:
888-373-7888
Description of Services Provided:
Text Help or Info to 233733
National Runaway Safe Line
Phone Number:
800-786-2929
Description of Services Provided:
Assist runaway & homeless youth, reunited with parents by providing FREE bus ride home
National Safe Place Program
Phone Number:
888-290-7233 (SAFE)
Description of Services Provided:
1-888-290-7233 (SAFE) connects youth to shelter, talks to youth in crisis, Text SAFE & your location to 69866 for help
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
Phone Number:
1 (800) 273-8255
Description of Services:
The National Suicide Prevention Hotline fields call 24/7 for anyone with suicidal thoughts or who is in crisis. It offers help for Spanish speakers and anyone who is deaf or hard of hearing.
Suicide Prevention Hotline
Phone Number:
800-784-2433 Hotline
988 – Lifeline
741741-Textline
Veterans Suicide Hotline
Phone Number:
800-273-8255
Description:
24 hours a day
Domestic Violence Shelters
Division of Family Services
Phone Number:
417-339-0063
Address:
2720 Shepherd Hills Expressway,
Branson, MO 65616
Description of Services Provided:
Elder Neglect and Abuse
Report Child Abuse at 1-800-392-3738,
Apply For Medicare & Food Stamps
Harbor House
Phone:
(417) 739-1846
Hotline:
1-877-507-7233
Description:
The mission of Harbor House is to provide shelter, advocacy, and education to all survivors of domestic or sexual violence. We believe that all individuals have the right to live a life free of pain and fear.
Services offered:
Harbor House is a 24-hour emergency shelter for victims of domestic and sexual violence and their children. We offer crisis intervention, case management, support groups, court and medical advocacy, victim education, peer and professional counseling, community education, transportation, food, clothing and personal hygiene supplies.
Harbor House offers a comfortable, much needed place of rest, a place where the violence stops and the healing begins. A place where women are engaged and empowered through support and advocacy.
Website:
https://www.HarborHouseeCenter.org/
Harmony House
Hotline Phone Number:
(417) 864-7233
Office Phone Number:
(417) 837-7700
Address:
3404 E Ridgeview
Springfield, Missouri 65804
Hours:
24/7
Description of Services Provided:
The mission of Harmony House is to provide shelter, advocacy, and education to survivors and victims of domestic violence and promote the principle that all individuals have the right to a life free of abuse.
Services offered:
Locating housing, support groups, life skills, parenting and relationship classes, child-care and transportation for current residents, legal advocacy, and protection orders. There currently is no time limit on services.
Call the hotline phone number listed above to complete an assessment with a family advocate.
Other Important Information and Documents Needed:
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Documents and identification are not required at the time of intake.
Website Link:
https://www.myharmonyhouse.org
The Crisis Center of Taney County
Phone Number(s):
24-Hour Hotline:
1(866)379-0074
Local Hotline:
(417) 561-5105
Hours:
24/7
Description of Services Provided:
The Crisis Center of Taney County, Inc.'s mission is to provide quality residential and non-residential services to victims and survivors of domestic and sexual violence.
Services offered:
The Crisis Center of Taney County is a 24-hour crisis hotline; 24-hour shelter access; transitional housing; crisis intervention; case management; support groups; court advocacy; personal advocacy; information and referrals; victim education; peer counseling; community education; transportation, including cab and bus fare; emergency financial assistance; prescription assistance; food, clothing and personal hygiene supplies. Group meetings are available for anyone in need on Tuesday and Thursday from 5:00-7:00. Childcare is provided during the group meetings.
Call the local hotline to check availability and see if you meet the qualifications.
Other Important Information and Documents Needed:
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Emergency Shelter: 60-90 days
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Transitional Housing: 2 years
Website Link:
https://www.taneycrisiscenter.org/contact-us/
Senior Agency on Aging
Phone:
417-862-0762 or 800-497-0822
Website:
Description:
Ultimately, the effectiveness of an Area Agency on Aging depends upon the ability to appropriately match services to the needs of each individual. This is the calling of an Area Agency on Aging . . . and it defines our identity.