What is Crisis Care?

Crisis Care helps parents who may be experiencing a crisis or emergency situation by offering services, including temporary care for children (up until their 18th birthday). Crisis Care is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

What services are available?

Crisis Care services include, but are not limited to:

  • Providing shelter, food, personal care, medical attention, education assistance, transportation, and developmental activities for the child
  • Providing or arranging for mediation services for the family
  • Participating and completing assessment/treatment planning to help eliminate stress the family is experiencing
  • Link families to helpful resources and coordinate services as needed

How do I get help?

For assistance, please contact or visit the Crisis Care facility closest to you.

Crisis Care Facilities Address Phone Number
ANNIE MALONE CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICE CENTER  2612 Annie Malone Drive, St. Louis, MO 63113 (314) 531-0120
CHILDREN’S HAVEN  711 South Picher Avenue, Joplin, MO 64801-3930 (417) 782-4453
ISABEL’S HOUSE (CRISIS NURSERY OF THE OZARKS)  2750 West Bennett, Springfield, MO 65802 (417) 865-2273
ST. LOUIS CRISIS NURSERY  11710 Administration Drive, Suite 18, St. Louis, MO 63146 (314) 292-5770
SYNERGY  400 East 6th Street, Parkville, MO 64152 (816) 587-4100
NILES HOME FOR CHILDREN (KVC)  1212 W. Lombard St, Springfield, Mo. 65806 (417) 865-1646