Helplines

You are not alone.  Support is a call away. 

Childhelp National Child Abuse

1-800-4A-CHILD (422-4453)
Website

Darkness to Light National Helpline

1-866-FOR-LIGHT (866-367-5444) or
Text “LIGHT” to 741741
 Website 

Missouri ParentLink Warmline

For all Families: 1-800-552-8522
Kinship Navigator: 1-833-KIN-4-KID
Website 

National Parent Helpline

1-855-427-2736
Website

National Sexual Assault Hotline

1-800-656-HOPE
Website

National Domestic Violence Hotline

1-800-799-7233
Unable to speak safely, go to this
Website or text LOVEIS to 22522

Disaster Distress Hotline

1-800-985-5990 / Text:“TalkWithUs” to 66746
Website

Crisis Text Line

Text HOME to 741741
Website 

520 Dix Road, Suite C
Jefferson City, MO, 65109, US

#Essential4Kids is a campaign of Missouri KidsFirst

KidsFirst is an accredited chapter of the National Children’s Alliance and the Missouri Chapter of Prevent Child Abuse America. For more information, visit  www.missourikidsfirst.org

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