Community Resources

Our mission is to provide comprehensive housing solutions to empower socially and medically disadvantaged people to improve their health and lead stable lives with dignity.

Includes programs like supportive housing assistance, voucher programs, and Theresa's Place which is a shelter for transition-aged youth ages 18-24 facing homelessness, especially those discriminated against in the LGBTQAI+ community.

The Second Chance Risk Reduction Center works tirelessly to end the cycle of poverty, crime and corrections with help in employment, housing and personal needs.

The Self Advocate Coalition of Kansas (SACK) is a statewide advocacy group made up of adults with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities, the majority of whom receive services through the Kansas Developmental Disabilities Service System. SACK encourages and teaches people to speak up for themselves and to obtain the highest possible level of independence.

Shalom House has offered shelter and hospitality to homeless men in Kansas City, Kansas for more than 30 years.

During its 180-year history, these buildings and grounds have served many purposes – a school, a legislative chamber, a military encampment, a supply station – that reflect changing times in the history of Kansas.

Are you a homeless man or woman needing freedom from your past and hope for your future? Shelter KC is here to help, support, and serve you.
 

(816) 421-7643 - Men's Center
(816) 348-3287 - Women's Center
 

Search for jobs, view local and national salary information, discover companies, and learn about the job market in Kansas City.

The Strawberry Hill Museum and Cultural Center celebrates the many nationalities of Kansas City residents.

SAMHSA’s National Helpline is a free, confidential, 24/7, 365-day-a-year treatment referral and information service (in English and Spanish) for individuals and families facing mental and/or substance use disorders.

At Synergy Services, we believe everyone should have a safe place to call home. We know circumstances beyond your control—abuse, violence, poverty, drugs or alcohol, mental health—can leave you feeling alone, scared, and hopeless. That doesn’t have to be your reality! Our services and resources make safety, healing, and hope all possible. And we walk with you from the first phone call to a place of restoration on the other side.
 

Mental Health Services: 816-505-4874

The Kansas City Chinese Association is a non-profit, non-political, non-religious organization whose purpose is to promote socialization, improve benefits, develop common interests, and satisfy the needs of the Kansas City area's Chinese-American community.

We provide a confidential safe space where callers of any age can speak about sexual orientation or gender identity/expression issues. This includes coming out issues, relationship concerns, family, bullying, school issues, HIV/AIDS anxiety, safer sex information, suicide, and much more.

The Trevor Project is the leading suicide prevention and crisis intervention nonprofit organization for LGBTQ+ young people.
Connect to a crisis counselor 24/7, 365 days a year, from anywhere in the U.S via text, chat, or phone. The Trevor Project is 100% confidential and 100% free.
 

We aim to positively impact formerly incarcerated individuals’ lives by providing them with opportunities for stable housing, employment, and overcoming addiction. Food pantry is open second and fourth Wednesdays from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm.

Helping people with disabilities live independently. Providing information on services and support such as adaptive equipment, transportation, accessible housing and more.

Trans Lifeline is a grassroots hotline and microgrants 501(c)(3) non-profit organization offering direct emotional and financial support to trans people in crisis – for the trans community, by the trans community.
 

The Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, Kansas is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity in its workforce. Apply to work for UG!

United Way’s 211 (hotline) services is the only Inform USA regionally accredited information and referral service available locally. View the resource database online or call to connect with caring Community Resource Specialists who are trained to search a database of more than 7,000 community services, including but not limited to housing, transportation, food, mental health, and legal.
 

Open 24/7 with language interpretation services available. Click below to access the resource database or dial 2-1-1 or 816-474-5112