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Free, trusted places to turn for crisis, safety, food, and housing across Johnson and Wyandotte counties, Kansas. We point you to the official sources — reach them directly, any time.
These links go to official Kansas and Kansas City organizations that keep their own information up to date. If you or someone else is in immediate danger, call 911. For emotional crisis, call or text 988. For almost anything else, dial 211 to be connected to local help.
Free, confidential support, any time of day or night.
Call or text 988
Free, confidential support 24/7 for anyone in emotional distress or thinking about suicide — for you or someone you care about.
Dial 211
Not sure where to turn? Dial 211 any time to be connected to local help of almost any kind, free and confidential.
To report harm, or to find confidential help, reach one of these directly. If someone is in immediate danger, call 911.
The State of Kansas line to report suspected abuse, neglect, or exploitation of a child or an adult.
Kansas's hotline for reporting abuse, neglect, or exploitation of adults receiving care or services.
24/7 confidential support, safety planning, and referrals for anyone affected by domestic violence.
Find a local Kansas domestic and sexual violence program near you for confidential, free help.
Food assistance and pantries across the Kansas City metro and Kansas.
Dial 211
Dial 211 to be connected to food pantries, meal sites, and emergency food near you.
Apply for SNAP (food assistance) benefits in Kansas, with online eligibility screening.
Find a food pantry or mobile distribution near you across the Kansas City metro.
Emergency shelter, rent and utility help, and housing programs.
Dial 211
Dial 211 for emergency shelter, rent and utility assistance, and housing referrals.
Search nearby shelters, housing, and essential-services providers by location.
Statewide housing assistance, rental help, and weatherization programs for Kansans.
Looking for plain-language guides to benefits, the waiver waitlist, your rights, and how to get involved? Visit our Resources section.