Missouri state agencies that crime victims can call for help |
State agencies |
Services Offered |
Phone |
Missouri Attorney General's Office |
Refers victims to advocates within county where offense was perpetrated. If the convicted criminal appeals, the AG's Office will provide the victim with the case status on request. |
573-751-3321 |
Child Abuse/Neglect Hotline |
The Division of Family Services operates the hotline and investigates child abuse complaints. |
800-392-3738 |
Division of Child Support Enforcement |
Provides general information about child support enforcement and refers callers to the appropriate field office for specific case information. |
800-859-7999 |
Crime Victims' Compensation Program |
Once an application is received, this program determines what victims are eligible for compensation and distributes money. |
800-347-6881 |
Department of Corrections,
Victim Services |
Once a victim's perpetrator is convicted, the department will act as an advocate for victims, providing information such as inmate status and parole eligibility. |
573-526-6516 |
Department of Public Safety |
Is committed to improving Missouri's response to violent crime and its victims by providing grant funding to crime victim service providers throughout the state. |
573-751-4905 |
Elder Abuse/Neglect Hotline |
The Department of Health and Senior Services operates the hotline, providing referrals and information. It also investigates reports of abuse against seniors and the disabled. |
800-392-0210 |
Highway Patrol, DWI Advocate |
Provides statewide advocacy programs for victims of DWI offenses. |
888-773-1800 |
Parental Stress Helpline |
Operated by the Department of Social Services, the helpline refers callers to services in their communities. |
800-367-2543 |