Christos House Outreach

We will be closed today. Please stay safe and warm. Our Hotline and Shelter will still be operational. Christos House hotline: 1-800-611-5853 the National Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-799-7233... National Domestic Violence Hotline TTY 800-787-3224 If you are in an emergency, please call 911 See more

Someone will be in the office until around 2pm today. Please stay safe and warm. Our Hotline and Shelter will still be operational. Christos House hotline: 1-800-611-5853 the National Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-799-7233... National Domestic Violence Hotline TTY 800-787-3224 If you are in an emergency, please call 911 See more

The outreach office will be closed due to the weather conditions. Our Hotline and Shelter will still be operational. Christos House hotline: 1-800-611-5853 the National Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-799-7233 National Domestic Violence Hotline TTY 800-787-3224... If you are in an emergency, please call 911 See more

Warming Centers Available for Residents Saturday, Sunday and Monday Residents seeking warmth during the extremely low temperatures this Saturday, Sunday, and Mo...nday, February 13-15, will have additional options as the city braces for the freezing temperatures, with some forecasts projecting negative wind chills throughout much of the weekend. Staying Warm Between 6 am and 8 pm From Saturday - Monday, the West Plains Civic Center Exhibit Hall (110 St. Louis Street) will open from 6 am to 8 pm for people to shelter from the extreme cold. Visitors can enter through the main entrance on the west side. Some chairs will be set up in the Exhibit Hall, but people are encouraged to bring sleeping blankets or other items for comfort. The West Plains Public Library (750 West Broadway) will also be open from 9 am to 5 pm on Saturday for people to escape the cold but will not be open on Sunday or Monday for President’s Day. Staying Warm Between 8 pm and 6 am The building located south of the First Baptist Church main campus (202 Walnut Street) will open Saturday, Sunday and Monday from 8 pm to 6 am. Cots and some bedding will be made available, although people are also strongly encouraged to bring their own blankets or sleeping bags. The City of West Plains encourages any residents who have had their power shut off to please contact City Utilities at 256-7176 to reconnect services. See more

February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month. 1 out of 10 teen couples experience dating violence.