Crisis Services

24-Hour Crisis Line

Trained MOCSA staff and volunteers answer the 24-hour anonymous hotline.  The line is open to anyone who has questions or issues related to sexual violence. Crisis line advocates are trained to provide emotional support, crisis intervention, information, referrals, and problem-solving to victims of sexual violence as well as their friends and family members.   MOCSA’s crisis line and advocacy services are completely confidential and independent from law enforcement or any other partners. 

24-hour Crisis Line in Kansas: (913) 642-0233
24-hour Crisis Line in Missouri: (816) 531-0233
Relay Services: 711

Hospital Advocacy

MOCSA advocates are contacted by hospital personnel when a victim arrives at an area emergency department for a sexual assault forensic exam. They will show up 24-hours a day to provide support, resources, and information to victims during and after the exam. List of local hospitals that offer forensic exams and medical care by a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner.

Police and Law Enforcement Advocacy

It is always a survivor’s right to choose whether to report a sexual assault. MOCSA advocates are available to accompany victims to file initial police reports, to provide support during detective interviews, and throughout the court process.

Advocacy

MOCSA advocates are available to help you navigate the different systems you might encounter or needs you might have after experiencing sexual violence. You can get connected to an advocate by calling the 24-hour crisis line and requesting an advocate. We are currently only able to provide support for survivors ages 11 and up. If you are getting connected to advocacy from calling the crisis line or through the hospital, you can expect to hear back from us within 1-3 business days.

 Our advocates provide assistance with the following:

• Court advocacy might include filing for a protection order, support during a criminal court case, referrals to attorneys
• Law enforcement advocacy is going with you to file an initial police report and supporting you during a detective interview
• Provide referrals to other community resources as needed
• Title IX advocacy – more information about Title IX can be found here.
• Assistance with completing an application for Crime Victims Compensation (CVC). This is a reimbursement based program through the state that helps with the financial impact of experiencing a crime. More information about CVC can be found here for Kansas and here for Missouri
• Assistance with completing an application for Safe at Home, an address confidentiality program. You can find more information about Safe at Home here.
• We might also be able to assist with other concerns you might be experiencing that are not listed here.

It is also helpful to know that we have two Spanish Bilingual advocates and access to other language services when needed.

We do not have a housing/shelter program but resources for housing can be found here.

Education in Schools

Sexual abuse and violence is an issue that many young people will face, regardless of race, ethnicity or economic background. MOCSA’s education presenters provide age-appropriate programs for children in elementary, middle, and high schools. We currently work in more than 30 school districts in the Kansas City metro area, on both sides of the state line.

MOCSA’s presentations utilize a variety of teaching methods, including group discussion, lecture, question and answer sessions, and activities designed to enhance learning and behavior chance. Our free-of-charge presentations are available in both English and Spanish. 

Read more about MOCSA’s educational programming or  contact youthed@mocsa.org.

Legal Services

MOCSA’s legal services are focused on providing services to survivors of nonintimate partner sexual violence.

• Legal Support for Student Victims
• Orders of Protection
• Visas for Immigrant Victims
• Custody Matters
• Victim Rights
• Housing issues

Cases involving intimate partner violence will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. If you have a legal need or are referring someone with a legal need that has occurred as a result of the sexual assault incident, please call or text the Paralegal at 816-520-7602.

Community Prevention Programs

Learn more about steps you can take in your neighborhood to reduce violence and build connections between neighbors.