Hotline

• Our 24-Hour Hotline is available to help support families or individuals who have experienced domestic violence, sexual assault, or other abuse related crimes. We are here to talk with you, whether you need emotional support, a safe place to stay, or help figuring out where to turn. Our advocates will do their best to help you in any way that they can to keep you and your family safe, please call 417-399-6744 for help.

Emergency shelter

• ​House of Hope operates an 18 bed facility to provide temporary safe shelter. Our shelter will provide support to survivors and their children who have experienced sexual assault or domestic violence. In addition to a safe place to stay, we offer an array of program services, supply meals, clothing and personal hygiene products.
• Services available while in shelter include: case management, support group, crisis intervention, life skills, parenting assistance, court advocacy, referrals, and limited transportation.
  • Case management can assist with client goal setting, job searching, housing, safety planning, individual or family counseling referrals, and any other needs as they arise.
  • Survivors are not alone in their journey. House of Hope advocates will do their best to assist survivors by helping them get back on their feet and regain what they have lost. Our staff will walk with them as they achieve to live a life free of violence.
  • Referrals that House of Hope provide could be medical, substance abuse, psychological care, employment, education, legal assistance, and housing assistance and safe at home.