National Domestic Violence Hotline
24/7. Confidential. Safety planning, local referrals, available in 200+ languages.
Kansas City metro · confidential 24/7 help
Victims of Crime Resources
KC-area hotlines, shelters, and advocacy centers for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, child abuse, and elder abuse. Most lines are answered 24/7 by trained advocates — calling does not commit you to a police report or any further action.
In immediate danger? Call 911.
The hotlines below are for safety planning, advocacy, and reporting non-emergency abuse. If you or someone you know is in active danger right now, call 911 first.
Domestic Violence
All KC-metro DV shelters operate 24/7 and accept self-referrals. The hotlines below are answered by trained advocates — calling does not commit you to anything.
Rose Brooks Center — KCMO
Emergency shelter + 24-hour crisis line for women/children fleeing DV. Pets welcome.
Hope House — Eastern Jackson Co. / Lee's Summit
Emergency shelter + 24-hour hotline serving Jackson, Cass, Lafayette, and Ray Counties (MO).
SAFEHOME — Johnson County, KS
24/7 shelter + advocacy for survivors of DV. Serves Johnson, Wyandotte, and surrounding KS counties.
Newhouse — KCMO
Emergency shelter + transitional housing for women, men, and children. 24-hour crisis line.
Synergy Services — Northland
24-hour DV shelter for Clay, Platte, and Northland-area survivors. Children's programs available.
The Willow Domestic Violence Center — Lawrence, KS
Douglas County's 24-hour DV crisis line, emergency shelter, and advocacy services.
Hope House — Miami County (Paola / Louisburg)
DV advocacy + safe-shelter referrals for Paola, Louisburg, and Osawatomie residents.
Sexual Assault
If you've been assaulted within the last 5 days, going to an ER for a forensic exam preserves evidence — you do NOT have to file a police report to receive one. MOCSA advocates can meet you at the hospital.
MOCSA — Metropolitan Organization to Counter Sexual Assault
24/7 crisis line for KS + MO survivors of sexual assault. Free counseling, court advocacy, hospital accompaniment.
MOCSA Kansas Crisis Line
Same services, KS-side dedicated number.
RAINN — National Sexual Assault Hotline
24/7. Confidential. Routes to your nearest local rape crisis center automatically.
Child Abuse
If you suspect a child is being abused or neglected, the hotlines below are confidential and answered 24/7 in both states. Mandated reporters and concerned citizens alike can call.
Missouri Child Abuse / Neglect Hotline
24/7. Department of Social Services — Children's Division. Reports are confidential.
Kansas Protection Report Center
24/7. Department for Children and Families. Reports of abuse or neglect for KS residents.
Children's Mercy SCAN Clinic — KCMO
Suspected Child Abuse & Neglect team at Children's Mercy. Medical evaluation, forensic interviews, follow-up care.
Sunflower House — Shawnee, KS
Children's advocacy center serving JoCo + Wyandotte. Forensic interviews, family advocacy, mental health.
Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline
24/7. Crisis intervention, info, referrals to thousands of emergency, social-service, and support resources.
Elder Abuse
Elder abuse includes physical, emotional, financial, and neglect. If the person is in immediate danger, call 911 first; if not, the state Adult Protective Services lines below take confidential reports.
Missouri Adult Abuse & Neglect Hotline
24/7. Department of Health and Senior Services. Reports for vulnerable adults 60+ statewide.
Kansas Adult Protective Services
24/7. Department for Children and Families. Reports for vulnerable adults statewide.
Mid-America Regional Council Aging & Adult Services
KC-metro Area Agency on Aging. Information, in-home services, ombudsman for nursing-home complaints.
National Elder Abuse Hotline (Eldercare Locator)
Mon–Fri. Federal referral line to local Adult Protective Services and legal-aid options.