MU Relationship and Sexual Violence Prevention (RSVP) Center
Location: G216 MU Student Center, Columbia, MO 65211
Email: RSVP@missouri.edu
Phone: 573-882-6638
- Confidential and free response services, basic crisis intervention, ongoing case management, and advocacy.
- Appointments and walk-in services 8:00am–4:00pm.
- Available to all MU students, faculty and staff.
True North of Columbia
Contact: PO Box 1367, Columbia, MO 65205
Email: info@truenorthofcolumbia.org
Phone/Crisis Line: 573-875-1370 (Toll Free: 1-800-548-2480)
- Confidential resource.
- Provides 24/7 crisis services, advocacy, and safe shelter for Boone County, Missouri.
- All services are free for qualified individuals.
Missouri Crisis Line
Call: 1-888-761-HELP (4357)
Text: HAND to 839-863 (standard rates apply)
- Confidential resource.
- Available 24 hours every day.
RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network) Hotline
Call: 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)
- Confidential resource.
- Free national sexual assault hotline, available 24 hours every day.
- Connects to nearest crisis hotline.
MUPD Self-Defense Courses
Schedule: mupolice.missouri.edu/training/schedule
Phone: 573-882-5927
- Classroom instruction and hands-on self defense practice with certified instructors.
- Free courses available for men, women, and all-gender groups, including basic and advanced skills and aerosol/keychain defense.
National Sexual Violence Resource Center
Call: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or 1-800-787-3224 (TTY)
- NCDSV offers consulting, training and advocacy on issues relating to domestic violence and sexual abuse.
Department of Defense (DoD) Safe Helpline
Call: 887-995-5247
- Secure, confidential, and anonymous crisis support service specially designed for members of military community (including service members and loved ones) affected by sexual assault.