{ "schema": "https://meansandmeasures.com/schemas/kc-services.v2.json", "license": "Free to use, redistribute, and mirror.", "count": 12, "services": [ { "slug": "988-suicide-crisis", "name": "988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline", "categories": [ "crisis", "mental-health" ], "phone": "988", "sms": "988", "website": "https://988lifeline.org", "hours": "24/7", "hours24": true, "lateNight": false, "languages": [ "English", "Spanish", "240+ via interpreter" ], "states": [ "MO", "KS" ], "expect": "Call or text 988 to reach a trained crisis counselor. For Spanish, call 988 and press 2, or text AYUDA to 988. Interpreter services available in 240+ languages on call. No status, insurance, or documentation required.", "emergency": true, "immigrationDocumentsRequired": false, "practicalNotes": [ "Serves people in Missouri and Kansas.", "Help is available in English, Spanish, and 240+ via interpreter.", "You do not need immigration-status documents to ask for help.", "Police are not dispatched by this service.", "There is no charge for this service.", "You do not need ID or other paperwork to ask for help.", "What you share is kept confidential and is not reported." ], "relatedServices": [], "journeys": [] }, { "slug": "crisis-text-line", "name": "Crisis Text Line", "categories": [ "crisis", "mental-health" ], "sms": "741741", "website": "https://www.crisistextline.org", "hours": "24/7", "hours24": true, "lateNight": false, "languages": [ "English", "Spanish" ], "states": [ "MO", "KS" ], "expect": "Text HOME to 741741. Free on most major carriers. A trained crisis counselor responds — they listen, help you think through what's happening, and connect you with local resources if you want.", "emergency": true, "immigrationDocumentsRequired": false, "practicalNotes": [ "Serves people in Missouri and Kansas.", "Help is available in English and Spanish.", "You do not need immigration-status documents to ask for help.", "Police are not dispatched by this service.", "There is no charge for this service.", "You do not need ID or other paperwork to ask for help.", "What you share is kept confidential and is not reported." ], "relatedServices": [], "journeys": [] }, { "slug": "hope-house-dv", "name": "Hope House (DV)", "categories": [ "domestic-violence", "housing", "crisis" ], "phone": "816-461-4673", "website": "https://www.hopehouse.net", "hours": "24/7 hotline", "hours24": true, "lateNight": false, "languages": [ "English", "Spanish" ], "states": [ "MO" ], "counties": [ "Jackson MO" ], "expect": "DV shelter and services for eastern Jackson County (Independence, Lee's Summit, Blue Springs). Two emergency shelters at confidential locations. Children's services on site.", "familyFriendly": true, "emergency": true, "immigrationDocumentsRequired": false, "practicalNotes": [ "Serves people in Missouri.", "Help is available in English and Spanish.", "You do not need immigration-status documents to ask for help.", "Police are not dispatched by this service.", "What you share is kept confidential and is not reported.", "There is no charge for this service." ], "relatedServices": [], "journeys": [] }, { "slug": "mocsa", "name": "MOCSA (Metropolitan Organization to Counter Sexual Assault)", "categories": [ "crisis", "domestic-violence", "mental-health" ], "phone": "816-531-0233", "website": "https://www.mocsa.org", "hours": "24/7 hotline (KS: 913-642-0233)", "hours24": true, "lateNight": false, "languages": [ "English", "Spanish" ], "states": [ "MO", "KS" ], "expect": "Sexual assault crisis intervention, advocacy, counseling, and forensic-nurse coordination. Free. Confidential. Walk-in clients are received. Hotline 24/7.", "emergency": true, "immigrationDocumentsRequired": false, "practicalNotes": [ "Serves people in Missouri and Kansas.", "Help is available in English and Spanish.", "You do not need immigration-status documents to ask for help.", "Police are not dispatched by this service.", "What you share is kept confidential and is not reported.", "There is no charge for this service." ], "relatedServices": [], "journeys": [] }, { "slug": "newhouse", "name": "Newhouse", "categories": [ "domestic-violence", "housing", "crisis" ], "phone": "816-471-5800", "website": "https://www.newhouseshelter.org", "hours": "24/7 hotline", "hours24": true, "lateNight": false, "languages": [ "English", "Spanish" ], "states": [ "MO" ], "expect": "DV shelter for women and children. Confidential location. Hotline 24/7. Counseling, legal advocacy, children's services. One of the oldest DV shelters in the metro.", "genderRestrictions": "Women and their children", "familyFriendly": true, "emergency": true, "immigrationDocumentsRequired": false, "practicalNotes": [ "Serves people in Missouri.", "Help is available in English and Spanish.", "You do not need immigration-status documents to ask for help.", "Women and their children.", "Police are not dispatched by this service.", "What you share is kept confidential and is not reported.", "There is no charge for this service." ], "relatedServices": [], "journeys": [] }, { "slug": "rose-brooks", "name": "Rose Brooks Center (DV)", "categories": [ "domestic-violence", "housing", "crisis" ], "phone": "816-861-6100", "website": "https://www.rosebrooks.org", "hours": "24/7 hotline", "hours24": true, "lateNight": false, "languages": [ "English", "Spanish" ], "states": [ "MO" ], "expect": "DV shelter, hotline, advocacy. Confidential shelter location. Pets accepted at the shelter — uncommon for DV programs. Spanish-speaking advocates.", "petsAllowed": true, "emergency": true, "immigrationDocumentsRequired": false, "practicalNotes": [ "Serves people in Missouri.", "Help is available in English and Spanish.", "You do not need immigration-status documents to ask for help.", "Pets are allowed.", "Police are not dispatched by this service.", "What you share is kept confidential and is not reported.", "There is no charge for this service." ], "relatedServices": [], "journeys": [] }, { "slug": "safehome", "name": "SAFEHOME (Johnson County KS — DV)", "categories": [ "domestic-violence", "housing", "crisis" ], "phone": "913-262-2868", "website": "https://www.safehome-ks.org", "hours": "24/7 hotline", "hours24": true, "lateNight": false, "languages": [ "English", "Spanish" ], "states": [ "KS" ], "expect": "DV shelter on Kansas side, Johnson County. Hotline 24/7. Confidential shelter location.", "emergency": true, "immigrationDocumentsRequired": false, "practicalNotes": [ "Serves people in Kansas.", "Help is available in English and Spanish.", "You do not need immigration-status documents to ask for help.", "Police are not dispatched by this service.", "What you share is kept confidential and is not reported.", "There is no charge for this service." ], "relatedServices": [], "journeys": [] }, { "slug": "samhsa-disaster-distress", "name": "SAMHSA Disaster Distress Helpline", "categories": [ "crisis", "mental-health" ], "phone": "1-800-985-5990", "sms": "1-800-985-5990", "website": "https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/disaster-distress-helpline", "hours": "24/7", "hours24": true, "lateNight": false, "languages": [ "English", "Spanish", "100+ via interpreter" ], "states": [ "MO", "KS" ], "expect": "Call or text 1-800-985-5990. For Spanish press 2. Counselors trained in disaster-related distress — natural disasters, mass violence, public health emergencies. Free, confidential, no insurance.", "emergency": true, "immigrationDocumentsRequired": false, "practicalNotes": [ "Serves people in Missouri and Kansas.", "Help is available in English, Spanish, and 100+ via interpreter.", "You do not need immigration-status documents to ask for help.", "There is no charge for this service.", "You do not need ID or other paperwork to ask for help.", "What you share is kept confidential and is not reported." ], "relatedServices": [], "journeys": [] }, { "slug": "synergy-services", "name": "Synergy Services", "categories": [ "youth", "domestic-violence", "housing", "crisis" ], "phone": "816-321-7050", "website": "https://www.synergyservices.org", "hours": "24/7 hotline", "hours24": true, "lateNight": false, "languages": [ "English", "Spanish" ], "states": [ "MO" ], "expect": "Youth shelter, DV shelter, family programs. Hotline 24/7. Northland location for confidential shelter.", "familyFriendly": true, "emergency": true, "immigrationDocumentsRequired": false, "practicalNotes": [ "Serves people in Missouri.", "Help is available in English and Spanish.", "You do not need immigration-status documents to ask for help.", "What you share is kept confidential and is not reported.", "There is no charge for this service." ], "relatedServices": [], "journeys": [] }, { "slug": "trans-lifeline", "name": "Trans Lifeline", "categories": [ "crisis", "lgbtq", "mental-health" ], "phone": "877-565-8860", "website": "https://translifeline.org", "hours": "24/7", "hours24": true, "lateNight": false, "languages": [ "English", "Spanish" ], "states": [ "MO", "KS" ], "expect": "Call 877-565-8860. Trans-led peer support — operators are trans themselves. Non-coercive: they do not call police or emergency services without your explicit consent.", "emergency": true, "immigrationDocumentsRequired": false, "practicalNotes": [ "Serves people in Missouri and Kansas.", "Help is available in English and Spanish.", "You do not need immigration-status documents to ask for help.", "Police are not dispatched by this service.", "There is no religious requirement.", "What you share is kept confidential and is not reported.", "There is no charge for this service." ], "relatedServices": [], "journeys": [] }, { "slug": "trevor-project", "name": "The Trevor Project", "categories": [ "crisis", "lgbtq", "youth", "mental-health" ], "phone": "1-866-488-7386", "sms": "678678", "website": "https://www.thetrevorproject.org", "hours": "24/7", "hours24": true, "lateNight": false, "languages": [ "English", "Spanish" ], "states": [ "MO", "KS" ], "expect": "Call 1-866-488-7386 or text START to 678678. Specialized in LGBTQ+ youth crisis support. Counselors are trained in queer and trans-specific concerns. Fills part of the gap left by the federally defunded 988 Press 3 line.", "emergency": true, "immigrationDocumentsRequired": false, "practicalNotes": [ "Serves people in Missouri and Kansas.", "Help is available in English and Spanish.", "You do not need immigration-status documents to ask for help.", "There is no religious requirement.", "What you share is kept confidential and is not reported.", "There is no charge for this service.", "You do not need ID or other paperwork to ask for help." ], "relatedServices": [], "journeys": [] }, { "slug": "veterans-crisis-line", "name": "Veterans Crisis Line", "categories": [ "crisis", "veterans", "mental-health" ], "phone": "988", "sms": "838255", "website": "https://www.veteranscrisisline.net", "hours": "24/7", "hours24": true, "lateNight": false, "languages": [ "English", "Spanish" ], "states": [ "MO", "KS" ], "expect": "Call 988 and press 1, or text 838255. Available to ANY veteran regardless of discharge status or VA enrollment. Family members and friends can call too. Counselors are veterans or trained in military culture.", "veteranOnly": false, "emergency": true, "immigrationDocumentsRequired": false, "practicalNotes": [ "Serves people in Missouri and Kansas.", "Help is available in English and Spanish.", "You do not need immigration-status documents to ask for help.", "Police are not dispatched by this service.", "There is no charge for this service.", "You do not need ID or other paperwork to ask for help.", "What you share is kept confidential and is not reported." ], "relatedServices": [ { "kind": "next-step", "serviceSlug": "vcp-kc", "name": "Veterans Community Project", "href": "/kc/directory?service=vcp-kc", "reason": "After immediate crisis support, Veterans Community Project can help with housing, IDs, benefits, and basic needs." } ], "journeys": [] } ] }