What to do in an Emergency
The Family Violence Center's 24-hour hotline can be reached at 417-864-SAFE or 1-800-831-6863.
If you are in immediate danger, call 911.
If you are at home and you are being threatened or attacked:
- Stay away from the kitchen (the abuser can find weapons, like knives there)
- Stay away from bathrooms, closets, or small spaces where the abuser can trap you
- Go to a room with a door or window escape
- Go to a room with a phone to call for help; lock the abuser outside if you can
- Call 911 (or your local emergency number) right away for help: get the dispatcher's name
- Think about a neighbor or friend you can run to for help
- If a police officer comes, tell him/her what happened; get his/her name and badge number
- Get medical help if you are hurt
- Take pictures of bruises or injuries
- Call a domestic violence program or shelter; ask them to help you make a safety plan
