RACS counseling services are provided by Licensed Professionals who are well versed in Trauma, offering both individual and group counseling. Counseling is provided to any adult or child whose life has been impacted by domestic violence, sexual assault, and/or stalking.

RACS counselors offer support and understanding of each individual’s situation, assisting clients in dealing with the impact of the violence in their lives. Counseling is available to individuals both within and outside of the shelter. To speak to a counselor, please call 573.634.8346 x 104

Support groups are held every Thursday in Cole County and on Monday nights in Moniteau County. Support Groups allow victims of domestic violence to share their stories, concerns, and strengths. In the safe and welcoming setting of our groups, they will learn that they aren’t alone. For more information about RACS support group, call (573)634-8346, ext. 104.

The RACS confidential hotline services are available 24 hours/day, aimed at empowering, victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking. Shelter Advocates who answer the hotline help provide survivors with emotional support, develop problem-solving skills, and assist with immediate crises, and agency referrals. In addition, the RACS hotline is an important resource, answering questions and providing information concerning domestic violence and sexual assault. The RACS hotline numbers are 1-800-303-0013 and 1-573-634-4911.

Age appropriate child development, education and care are provided to RACS’ youngest shelter guests age 0 -15  by educated child development specialists who are experienced in working with children suffering from primary and/or secondary trauma.

Parental support is also provided to shelter parents.

Advocates are available to provide crisis intervention and emotional support to victims through one-on-one contact, including accompaniment to hospitals, courts, and law enforcement agencies. Outreach Advocates travel to RACS’s outer eight counties to serve survivors who can’t come to RACS. In addition, a victim advocate is available through the Cole County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office to provide legal advocacy and assist in filing orders of protection in Cole County, in addition to providing support throughout court proceedings. If you need to reach an advocate, please call 573.634.8346 x 113.

The Speakers’ Bureau is offered for community education and awareness, with programs available to groups, institutions, and elementary and secondary schools on many subjects. Subjects include, for example, “good” and “bad” touches, healthy vs. unhealthy relationships, date rape prevention and awareness of date rape drugs, dynamics of domestic violence, and RACS services. Other programs focus on addressing domestic violence in the workplace or healthcare settings. Programs can be tailored to fit the needs of individual groups.

RACS Case Managers provide one on one support and assistance with access to community resources for housing, transportation, education, employment, vital records, and other needs families may have.  Partnerships with community agencies and organizations ensure that families’ basic needs are met.