Kansas City, MO Domestic Violence Programs
- Listed: February 26, 2019 5:38 am
- Expires: 997366 days, 21 hours
Description
Domestic violence (also called intimate partner violence (IPV), domestic abuse or relationship abuse) is a pattern of behaviors used by one partner to maintain power and control over another partner in an intimate relationship.
Domestic violence does not discriminate. Anyone of any race, age, sexual orientation, religion or gender can be a victim – or perpetrator – of domestic violence. It can happen to people who are married, living together or who are dating. It affects people of all socioeconomic backgrounds and education levels.
Domestic violence includes behaviors that physically harm, arouse fear, prevent a partner from doing what they wish or force them to behave in ways they do not want. It includes the use of physical and sexual violence, threats and intimidation, emotional abuse and economic deprivation. Many of these different forms of domestic violence/abuse can be occurring at any one time within the same intimate relationship.
You may call National Domestic Violence Hotline @ 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) to get resources for legal help. You can also visit WomensLaw.org and search state by state for information on laws including restraining orders and child custody information.
Following listings will help you to select domestic violence programs based on location, service and language needs. Find 24-hour hotlines in your area, service listings, housing services, emergency services, legal and financial services, and support groups for women, children and families, and more.
There are currently 5 domestic violence and abuse shelters and programs in Kansas City, MO with 3 offering a hotline and 3 offering emergency shelter. Outside of this city and still nearby, you can also find help at these 16 domestic violence and abuse shelters and programs in places like Kansas City, Parkville, and Independence.
Rose Brooks Center in Kansas City, MO
Emergency Shelter
- Hotline – 816-861-6100 (24⁄7)
- Toll Free –
- Business – 816-523-5550
- Languages Spoken – English, Spanish, Sign language
- Collect calls accepted
- TTY/TTD –
- Fax – 816-523-8177
- Hours of operation
Monday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Tuesday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Wednesday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Thursday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Friday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Saturday CLOSED Sunday CLOSED
Services
Populations Served
Demographics
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Counties Served
Jackson, Platte, Clay, Cass, Johnson, Wyandotte
About Rose Brooks Center
- Website – www.rosebrooks.org
- Established –
- Beds – 88
- Maximum Length of Stay (days) – 120
- Wheelchair Accessible – Yes
- Pet Shelter – Yes
Kansas City Anti-Violence Project in Kansas City, MO
Emergency Shelter
- Hotline – 816-561-0550 (24⁄7)
- Toll Free –
- Business – 816-561-2755
- Languages Spoken – English, Language Interpretation Services Available 24/7
- TTY/TTD –
- Fax –
- Hours of operation –
Monday 10:00 am – 6:00 pm Tuesday 10:00 am – 6:00 pm Wednesday 10:00 am – 6:00 pm Thursday 10:00 am – 6:00 pm Friday 10:00 am – 6:00 pm Saturday CLOSED Sunday CLOSED
Services
Populations Served
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Counties Served
Missouri and Kansas
About Kansas City Anti-Violence Project
- Website – www.kcavp.org
- Established – 2002-01-01
- Beds –
- Maximum Length of Stay (days) – 3
- Wheelchair Accessible – Yes
- Pet Shelter – Yes
Description
The Kansas City Anti-Violence Project (KCAVP) is committed to providing domestic violence, sexual violence, and hate violence advocacy and education to the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer community. Currently, we are the only LGBTQ-specific domestic violence or sexual violence service in Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska, or Iowa.
Mattie Rhodes Center in Kansas City, MO
- Hotline –
- Toll Free-
- Business – 816-241-3780
- Languages Spoken – English, Spanish
- TTY/TTD-
- Fax-
- Hours of operation
Monday 9:00 am – 6:00 pm Tuesday 9:00 am – 6:00 am Wednesday 9:00 am – 6:00 pm Thursday 9:00 am – 8:00 pm Friday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Saturday CLOSED Sunday CLOSED
Services
Populations Served
-
Counties Served
All Counties in Kansas and Missouri
About Mattie Rhodes Center
- Website – www.mattierhodes.org
- Established – 1894
- Beds –
- Maximum Length of Stay (days) –
- Wheelchair Accessible – Yes
- Pet Shelter – No
Description
Mattie Rhodes Center provides family support services including counseling, substance abuse services, domestic violence support and service coordination for children, adults and couples, families and groups. Services also available in Kansas.
Newhouse Inc. in Kansas City, MO
Emergency Shelter, DV Focused Program
- Hotline – 816-471-5800 (24⁄7)
- Toll Free – 800-468-5463
- Business – 816-474-6446
- Languages Spoken – English, Spanish
- Collect calls accepted
- TTY/TTD – 800-787-3224
- Fax – 816-474-4157
- Hours of operation
Monday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Tuesday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Wednesday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Thursday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Friday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Saturday CLOSED Sunday CLOSED
Services
Populations Served
-
Counties Served
Missouri counties: Jackson, Platte, Clay Kansas counties: Johnson, Wyandotte
About Newhouse Inc.
- Website – newhouseshelter.org
- Established –
- Beds – 88
- Maximum Length of Stay (days) – 420
- Wheelchair Accessible – Yes
- Pet Shelter – Yes
Legal Aid of Western Missouri in Kansas City, MO
- Hotline –
- Toll Free –
- Business – 816-474-6750
- Languages Spoken – English, English
- TTY/TTD –
- Fax – 816-474-9751
About Legal Aid of Western Missouri
- Website – lawmo.org
- Established –
- Beds –
- Maximum Length of Stay (days) –
- Wheelchair Accessible –
- Pet Shelter – No
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