Local Resources
Springfield and Missouri organizations ready to help you through this transition.
Legal Help
Legal Services of Southern Missouri (LSSM)
Free civil legal aid for low-income and elderly residents. Assists with domestic violence, protection orders, paternity, guardianship, and housing cases.
(800) 444-4863 or (417) 881-1397
Springfield-Greene County Bar Association
Lawyer Referral Service connecting individuals to private attorneys for reduced-fee or limited-scope consultations.
Visit springfieldbar.com
Missouri Courts Self-Help Program
Free online forms, self-help guides, and court resources for those representing themselves.
selfrepresent.mo.gov • courts.mo.gov
Greene County Family Justice Center
Central hub housing Harmony House, The Victim Center, LSSM, and the Greene County Prosecuting Attorney's Office — all under one roof.
Greene County, Springfield
Crisis & Emergency Lines
The Victim Center
Free, confidential support and advocacy for victims of violent and sexual crimes.
Harmony House
Emergency shelter, legal advocacy, support groups, and parenting classes for domestic violence situations.
Burrell Behavioral Health
Youth/teen emotional and behavioral crisis support line.
Child Abuse & Neglect Hotline
State reporting hotline for child abuse and neglect.
Adult Abuse & Neglect Hotline (DHSS)
Intake line for reporting adult abuse and neglect.
Emergency Services
For immediate danger or emergency situations.
Counseling & Support
RJ Murney at Forest Institute
Individual, family, and group therapy alongside certified anger management courses. Professional counseling to help process the emotional impact of divorce.
Isabel's House
Immediate crisis refuge and care for children from birth to age 12 during family emergencies.
CASA of Southwest Missouri
Recruits and trains volunteer advocates for abused and neglected children in juvenile court.
The Kitchen, Inc.
Emergency crisis intervention and domestic violence programs.
Crime Victims' Compensation Program
Missouri Department of Public Safety financial aid for medical, counseling, or funeral costs for crime victims.
First Steps of Southwest Missouri
Coordinated counseling and developmental services for young children with special needs.
Resource availability, phone numbers, and services may change. Please contact organizations directly to verify current offerings. This list is for informational purposes only and does not constitute an endorsement.