Resources
You don't have to
carry it alone.
In danger right now? Call 911. Thinking about suicide, or just need someone to talk to? Call or text 988, any time.
24/7 crisis support
- 988 Suicide & Crisis LifelineCall or text 988Free and confidential. Veterans press 1.
- Crisis Text LineText HOME to 741741Talk by text, any time.
- Missouri AgriStress Helpline833-897-2474For farmers, ranchers and their families.
- Safe House for Women800-341-1830Domestic and sexual violence, stalking.
Local mental health
- Bootheel Counseling Services573-471-0800Scott, Mississippi, New Madrid, Stoddard.
- FCC Behavioral Health573-888-5925Dunklin, Pemiscot, Butler and surrounding.
- Community Counseling Center573-334-1100Cape, Perry, Bollinger, Madison, Ste. Genevieve.
Find any service
- 211 / First Call for HelpDial 211Or 573-334-4357. Rent, bills, food, rides and more.
Food, health and family
- SEMO Food Bank573-471-1818Food pantries and mobile pantries.
- SEMO Health Network573-313-2500Sliding-scale medical and dental clinics.
- Missouri Bootheel Healthy Start573-471-9400Support for moms, babies and families.
Housing and bills
- DAEOC573-379-3851Utility help, housing, Head Start, job services.
Numbers checked September 2026. Please call ahead to confirm hours. Know a resource that belongs here? Email softspokenconvos@gmail.com.