If you’re going through a difficult season, please know you’re not alone. While Graceway is not able to provide direct financial assistance for needs like rent, utilities, or other monetary support, we have partnered with trusted organizations in our community that are equipped to help. Below you’ll find resources offering care and assistance with shelter, housing, food, legal aid, mental health support, and re-entry services for those rebuilding their lives. Our hope is that these connections help you find the support and stability you need for the road ahead.
Emergency Assistance (Food, Rent, Utilities, etc.)
United Way of Greater Kansas City
Helpline: 211
Speak with a community resource navigator who can refer you to the right agency for help with utility assistance, transportation, housing needs or other services. Bilingual and available 24/7/365.
City of Kansas City Missouri Rental Housing Assistance Unit
816-513-3008
Tenant/landlord advisor, information regarding rental/utility assistance, legal services for evictions and other services.
Metro Lutheran Ministry
816-931-0027
Determine eligibility and schedule an appointment to apply for utility, rent or other emergency assistance at one of three distance agencies.
Hope Faith Homeless Assistance Campus
816-471-HOPE
705 Virginia Ave, KCMO 64106. Homeless day center (call for hours); assistance with meals, showers, optical, clothing, haircuts, laundry and mail.
Missouri Family Support Division Information Center
855-373-4636
Information regarding Temporary Assistance, Food Stamps, Childcare Subsidy, and other state programs. Call 855-823-4908 or visit your local resource center to interview in person. Eligibility info: mydss.mo.gov
Missouri WIC and Nutrition Services
573-751-6204
Supplemental food, health care referrals, nutrition and breastfeeding education for eligible families with infants and children up to age 5.
Raytown Emergency Assistance Program
816-356-0054
Food, utility and rent assistance for families in the Raytown C-2 School District boundaries.
Woods Chapel UMC – Grace Place
816-492-5469
Food pantry and clothing closet. Located across the street from Graceway at 5413 Blue Ridge Cuttoff. Call to confirm pantry and closet hours.
Bishop Sullivan Center – 3936 Troost Ave
816-561-8515
Food, utility and rent assistance; employment services; clothing closet. Community kitchen on weekdays: Lunch 12-1 p.m., Dinner 4:30-6 p.m.
Shelters, Housing & Transitional Living
City Union Mission Hotline for the Homeless
816-474-4599
City Union Mission Men’s Shelter
816-841-7203
1108 E 10th St, KCMO 64106. Men only.
City Union Family Center
816-474-9380
1310 Wabash Ave, KCMO 64127. For women, children and families.
reStart Inc. Shelter
816-472-5664
918 E 9th St, KCMO 64106. Serving children, families, singles and veterans.
Community LINC
816-531-3727
Transitional housing program for families with children, including financial coaching, life skills classes and a children’s program.
Mother’s Refuge
816-353-8070
Maternity home and transitional living program for young mothers.
River of Refuge
816-737-5100
Transitional housing program. Pre-screen application online, no walk-ins.
Hope House
816-461-HOPE
Housing and supportive services for those impacted by domestic violence.
Legal Aid, Resettlement & Re-Entry Support
Legal Aid of Western Missouri
816-474-6750
Free civil (non-criminal) legal assistance for people in need.
Jewish Vocational Service
816-471-2808
Workforce development, health and wellness programs, community integration and interpreter services, and other resettlement support for refugees.
Refuge KC
816-579-0040
English classes, housing, employment, and other resettlement support for refugees.
Journey to New Life – 3120 Troost Ave
816-960-4808
Housing, peer support, career development and case management services for those re-entering life after prison. Walk-ins Monday-Thursday 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Mental Health Support
If you are in immediate danger, call 911
Metropolitan Organization Countering Sexual Assault (MOCSA)
Office: 816-931-4527
Crisis Line: 816-531-0233
National Domestic Violence Hotline
816-HOTLINE (816-468-5463)
ReDiscover
Office: 816-966-0900
Crisis Line: 888-279-8188
Comprehensive Mental Health Services (Adults & Youth)
816-254-3652
CMHS Behavioral Health Crisis Center (Open 24/7, Ages 18 and Up)
816-455-9975
Johnson County (KS) Mental Health Center
Crisis Line: 913-268-0156
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
800-273-8255
SafeLine Kansas
888-363-2287 or text SAFE to 847411
Missouri Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
988
Safe Place Sites for Youth in Crisis
Text SAFE and your city, state and ZIP code to 44357