The 211 network uses phone calls, web chats, and text messages with people looking for help meeting basic needs like housing, food, transportation, and health care.
This list is compiled by UMKC Student Helpline for informational purposes only and may not be comprehensive of all services in the KC metro. Resources listed (unless specified) are not affiliated, sponsored, or endorsed by UMKC, and include resources for veterans, LGBTQIA, legal, wellness, housing, and more.
Hope House 816-252-0996 provides direct services to people experiencing homelessness and domestic violence throughout Kansas City. Website gives lots of great resources, including a safety/exit plan.
JVS works with refugees in workforce development, community integration, and health and wellness.
Morgan Merrell - Adult and Family Social Work Manager 816.629.8918
Their mission is to encourage social, educational, and economic advancement of the American Indian community by promoting traditional and cultural values.
This guide gives resources to mental health needs, basic needs such as housing and food, a step-by-step support guide, and more. There are also specific resources for UMKC Students, Faculty & Staff.
The mission is to connect immigrant populations with the quality services, resources and lifelong learning opportunities of the Library through outreach, education, and advocacy. 816.701.3766 or send an email: https://kclibrary.org/contact-us-form?id=26900&email=0.
Rose Brooks - Domestic Violence Shelter. Website gives lots of great resources, including a safety/exit plan. 24-hour helpline: 816-861-6100 - Administration Office : 816-523-5550.
UMKC Student HelpLine is an informational resource for our campus community that focuses on problem solving to assist students, faculty and staff with campus policies and procedures, information within the university and general questions in a neutral and professional manner. To learn more about UMKC Student HelpLine and its services, call 816-235-2222 or email: helpline@umkc.edu.
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