{ "name": "KC Help Now resource directory", "description": "Hand-curated, dated-verification crisis resources for the Kansas City metro (rent, eviction, shelter, utilities, food, medical, dental, mental health, domestic violence, legal, transportation).", "publisher": "kchelpnow.org", "contact": "report@kchelpnow.org", "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/", "license_note": "CC BY 4.0 — reuse freely with attribution to kchelpnow.org. Listings carry last_assured_date; always show it to users.", "hsds_note": "Flattened profile inspired by the Human Services Data Specification (HSDS); one record per service with embedded phones.", "generated_at": "2026-07-26T09:13:21.571Z", "count": 72, "services": [ { "id": "mental-health-988-suicide-crisis-lifeline-call-text-or-chat", "name": "988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — call, text, or chat", "description": "988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — call, text, or chat For thoughts of suicide, a mental-health emergency, drinking or using to cope, or just not being okay. Call or text 988 , or chat at 988lifeline.org/chat . Free, confidential, 24/7, in English and Spanish. En español: llame al 988 y oprima 2. Veterans: call 988 and press 1, or text 838255. Checked online · July 12, 2026", "url": "https://988lifeline.org/chat/", "status": "active", "phones": [ { "number": "988", "description": "988" } ], "taxonomy_term": "mental-health", "service_area": "Kansas City metro (MO + KS)", "last_assured_date": "2026-07-12", "assurance_method": "online-source-review", "source_page": "https://kchelpnow.org/mental-health/" }, { "id": "mental-health-missouri-988-dispatches-local-mobile-crisis", "name": "Missouri — 988 dispatches local mobile crisis", "description": "Missouri — 988 dispatches local mobile crisis In Missouri, 988 connects you to one of the state's crisis centers, which can send a mobile crisis team to you or get you into a behavioral-health crisis center (calm, short-term care — not jail, not the ER). Learn more at missouri988.org . Checked online · July 12, 2026", "url": "https://missouri988.org/", "status": "active", "phones": [ { "number": "988", "description": "988" } ], "taxonomy_term": "mental-health", "service_area": "Kansas City metro (Missouri side)", "last_assured_date": "2026-07-12", "assurance_method": "online-source-review", "source_page": "https://kchelpnow.org/mental-health/" }, { "id": "mental-health-johnson-county-ks-24-hour-crisis-line", "name": "Johnson County, KS — 24-hour crisis line", "description": "Johnson County, KS — 24-hour crisis line Johnson County Mental Health Center runs a 24-hour crisis line and a mobile crisis response team, plus free walk-in crisis care in Shawnee and Olathe on weekdays. 913-268-0156 Checked online · June 18, 2026", "url": null, "status": "active", "phones": [ { "number": "9132680156", "description": "913-268-0156" } ], "taxonomy_term": "mental-health", "service_area": "Kansas City metro (Kansas side)", "last_assured_date": "2026-06-18", "assurance_method": "online-source-review", "source_page": "https://kchelpnow.org/mental-health/" }, { "id": "mental-health-wyandotte-county-kck-24-hour-crisis-line", "name": "Wyandotte County / KCK — 24-hour crisis line", "description": "Wyandotte County / KCK — 24-hour crisis line Wyandot Behavioral Health Network answers a 24-hour crisis line for Wyandotte County. 913-788-4200 Checked online · June 18, 2026", "url": null, "status": "active", "phones": [ { "number": "9137884200", "description": "913-788-4200" } ], "taxonomy_term": "mental-health", "service_area": "Kansas City metro (Kansas side)", "last_assured_date": "2026-06-18", "assurance_method": "online-source-review", "source_page": "https://kchelpnow.org/mental-health/" }, { "id": "mental-health-kansas-families-kids-mobile-crisis-24-7", "name": "Kansas families & kids — mobile crisis, 24/7", "description": "Kansas families & kids — mobile crisis, 24/7 The Kansas Family Mobile Crisis Helpline supports children and families in crisis statewide, including Johnson and Wyandotte counties. 1-833-441-2240 · call or text, 24/7 Checked online · June 18, 2026", "url": null, "status": "active", "phones": [ { "number": "18334412240", "description": "1-833-441-2240" } ], "taxonomy_term": "mental-health", "service_area": "Kansas City metro (Kansas side)", "last_assured_date": "2026-06-18", "assurance_method": "online-source-review", "source_page": "https://kchelpnow.org/mental-health/" }, { "id": "mental-health-first-call-kc-substance-use-help-recovery-24-7", "name": "First Call — KC substance-use help & recovery, 24/7", "description": "First Call — KC substance-use help & recovery, 24/7 If alcohol or drugs are part of tonight — for you or someone you love — First Call has a 24/7 line for crisis, detox referrals, and finding a way into recovery. No judgment, both sides of the line. 816-361-5900 · firstcallkc.org Checked online · June 18, 2026", "url": "https://www.firstcallkc.org/", "status": "active", "phones": [ { "number": "8163615900", "description": "816-361-5900" } ], "taxonomy_term": "mental-health", "service_area": "Kansas City metro (MO + KS)", "last_assured_date": "2026-06-18", "assurance_method": "online-source-review", "source_page": "https://kchelpnow.org/mental-health/" }, { "id": "mental-health-missouri-treatment-access-line", "name": "Missouri treatment access line", "description": "Missouri treatment access line To find ongoing mental-health or substance-use treatment in Missouri (this is a daytime services line, not a 24/7 crisis line — for a crisis right now, use 988): 1-800-575-7480 · Missouri treatment services Checked online · July 12, 2026", "url": "https://dmh.mo.gov/behavioral-health/treatment-services", "status": "active", "phones": [ { "number": "18005757480", "description": "1-800-575-7480" } ], "taxonomy_term": "mental-health", "service_area": "Kansas City metro (MO + KS)", "last_assured_date": "2026-07-12", "assurance_method": "online-source-review", "source_page": "https://kchelpnow.org/mental-health/" }, { "id": "mental-health-kids-teens-in-crisis-synergy-services-24-7", "name": "Kids & teens in crisis — Synergy Services, 24/7", "description": "Kids & teens in crisis — Synergy Services, 24/7 For young people facing abuse, violence, homelessness, or thoughts of running away or self-harm. Confidential, 24 hours. 816-741-8700 or 1-888-233-1639 Checked online · June 18, 2026", "url": null, "status": "active", "phones": [ { "number": "8167418700", "description": "816-741-8700" }, { "number": "18882331639", "description": "1-888-233-1639" } ], "taxonomy_term": "mental-health", "service_area": "Kansas City metro (MO + KS)", "last_assured_date": "2026-06-18", "assurance_method": "online-source-review", "source_page": "https://kchelpnow.org/mental-health/" }, { "id": "mental-health-veterans-service-members", "name": "Veterans & service members", "description": "Veterans & service members The Veterans Crisis Line is staffed by people who understand military life. Call 988 then press 1 , text 838255 , or chat at veteranscrisisline.net . 24/7 — you don't need to be enrolled in VA care. Checked online · July 12, 2026", "url": "https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/", "status": "active", "phones": [ { "number": "988", "description": "988" } ], "taxonomy_term": "mental-health", "service_area": "Kansas City metro (MO + KS)", "last_assured_date": "2026-07-12", "assurance_method": "online-source-review", "source_page": "https://kchelpnow.org/mental-health/" }, { "id": "mental-health-211-free-navigation-to-counseling-support", "name": "211 — free navigation to counseling & support", "description": "211 — free navigation to counseling & support For finding a counselor, a support group, or low-cost ongoing care, dial 211 or text your ZIP code to 898-211 . Free, confidential, many languages, 24/7. Checked online · June 18, 2026", "url": null, "status": "active", "phones": [ { "number": "211", "description": "211" } ], "taxonomy_term": "mental-health", "service_area": "Kansas City metro (MO + KS)", "last_assured_date": "2026-06-18", "assurance_method": "online-source-review", "source_page": "https://kchelpnow.org/mental-health/" }, { "id": "domestic-violence-national-domestic-violence-hotline-call-text-or-chat", "name": "National Domestic Violence Hotline — call, text, or chat", "description": "National Domestic Violence Hotline — call, text, or chat Trained advocates, any hour, free and confidential. They won't tell you what to do — they'll listen, help you think it through, and connect you to local help. Call 1-800-799-7233 · text START to 88788 · chat at thehotline.org . Deaf or hard of hearing: video phone 855-812-1001 . Checked online · July 21, 2026", "url": "https://www.thehotline.org/", "status": "active", "phones": [ { "number": "18007997233", "description": "1-800-799-7233" }, { "number": "18558121001", "description": "855-812-1001" } ], "taxonomy_term": "domestic-violence", "service_area": "Kansas City metro (MO + KS)", "last_assured_date": "2026-07-21", "assurance_method": "online-source-review", "source_page": "https://kchelpnow.org/domestic-violence/" }, { "id": "domestic-violence-rose-brooks-center-24-hour-hotline-kc", "name": "Rose Brooks Center — 24-hour hotline (KC)", "description": "Rose Brooks Center — 24-hour hotline (KC) Crisis support, safety planning, and safe shelter when available. English and Spanish, with interpreters for other languages. 816-861-6100 · rosebrooks.org Checked online · July 21, 2026", "url": "https://rosebrooks.org/", "status": "active", "phones": [ { "number": "8168616100", "description": "816-861-6100" } ], "taxonomy_term": "domestic-violence", "service_area": "Kansas City metro (Missouri side)", "last_assured_date": "2026-07-21", "assurance_method": "online-source-review", "source_page": "https://kchelpnow.org/domestic-violence/" }, { "id": "domestic-violence-newhouse-24-hour-hotline-kc", "name": "Newhouse — 24-hour hotline (KC)", "description": "Newhouse — 24-hour hotline (KC) Kansas City's oldest domestic-violence shelter — serves women, children, and men. Emergency shelter, transitional housing, therapy, and advocacy. 816-471-5800 · newhousekc.org Checked online · July 21, 2026", "url": "https://newhousekc.org/", "status": "active", "phones": [ { "number": "8164715800", "description": "816-471-5800" } ], "taxonomy_term": "domestic-violence", "service_area": "Kansas City metro (Missouri side)", "last_assured_date": "2026-07-21", "assurance_method": "online-source-review", "source_page": "https://kchelpnow.org/domestic-violence/" }, { "id": "domestic-violence-hope-house-24-hour-hotline-eastern-jackson-county", "name": "Hope House — 24-hour hotline (Eastern Jackson County)", "description": "Hope House — 24-hour hotline (Eastern Jackson County) Shelter plus court advocacy, civil legal help, case management, therapy, and support groups. Serving Lee's Summit, Independence, and the metro. 816-461-4673 · hopehouse.net Checked online · July 21, 2026", "url": "https://www.hopehouse.net/", "status": "active", "phones": [ { "number": "8164614673", "description": "816-461-4673" } ], "taxonomy_term": "domestic-violence", "service_area": "Kansas City metro (Missouri side)", "last_assured_date": "2026-07-21", "assurance_method": "online-source-review", "source_page": "https://kchelpnow.org/domestic-violence/" }, { "id": "domestic-violence-safehome-24-hour-hotline-johnson-county-ks", "name": "SAFEHOME — 24-hour hotline (Johnson County, KS)", "description": "SAFEHOME — 24-hour hotline (Johnson County, KS) Shelter, advocacy, and counseling for survivors and their children. All services free and confidential. 913-262-2868 · safehome-ks.org Checked online · July 21, 2026", "url": "https://safehome-ks.org/", "status": "active", "phones": [ { "number": "9132622868", "description": "913-262-2868" } ], "taxonomy_term": "domestic-violence", "service_area": "Kansas City metro (Kansas side)", "last_assured_date": "2026-07-21", "assurance_method": "online-source-review", "source_page": "https://kchelpnow.org/domestic-violence/" }, { "id": "domestic-violence-orders-of-protection-custody-court", "name": "Orders of protection, custody & court", "description": "Orders of protection, custody & court The shelters above help you file a protection order and go to court with you — just ask when you call. For other legal needs (custody, divorce, immigration tied to abuse), free legal aid can help: see our legal help page . Checked online · July 21, 2026", "url": null, "status": "active", "phones": [], "taxonomy_term": "domestic-violence", "service_area": "Kansas City metro (MO + KS)", "last_assured_date": "2026-07-21", "assurance_method": "online-source-review", "source_page": "https://kchelpnow.org/domestic-violence/" }, { "id": "housing-metro-lutheran-ministry-rent-utility-help", "name": "Metro Lutheran Ministry — rent & utility help", "description": "Metro Lutheran Ministry — rent & utility help ⏰ Timing rule most people don't know: the application form is only open one hour a month: 9:00–10:00 AM on the 15th (next business day if the 15th is a weekend or holiday) — and it can fill up before the hour is out. Set an alarm. Funding note: currently no funds for Lee's Summit, Blue Springs, Grandview, Raytown, Grain Valley, or Pleasant Hill — if that's you, call 211 instead. mlmkc.org → rent & utility assistance Checked online · July 14, 2026", "url": "https://mlmkc.org/program/rent-utility-assistance/", "status": "active", "phones": [], "taxonomy_term": "housing", "service_area": "Kansas City metro (MO + KS)", "last_assured_date": "2026-07-14", "assurance_method": "online-source-review", "source_page": "https://kchelpnow.org/housing/" }, { "id": "housing-community-action-agency-of-greater-kc-jackson-clay-platte", "name": "Community Action Agency of Greater KC (Jackson, Clay, Platte)", "description": "Community Action Agency of Greater KC (Jackson, Clay, Platte) Rent and utility help, plus landlord mediation. caagkc.org Checked online · July 14, 2026", "url": "https://caagkc.org", "status": "active", "phones": [], "taxonomy_term": "housing", "service_area": "Kansas City metro (Missouri side)", "last_assured_date": "2026-07-14", "assurance_method": "online-source-review", "source_page": "https://kchelpnow.org/housing/" }, { "id": "housing-johnson-county-rental-arrears-program", "name": "Johnson County Rental Arrears Program", "description": "Johnson County Rental Arrears Program Up to $5,000 for up to 6 months of back rent, for Johnson County renters. 913-715-8926 · jocogov.org Checked online · July 14, 2026", "url": "https://www.jocogov.org/department/aging-and-human-services/human-services/rental-arrears-assistance-program", "status": "active", "phones": [ { "number": "9137158926", "description": "913-715-8926" } ], "taxonomy_term": "housing", "service_area": "Kansas City metro (Kansas side)", "last_assured_date": "2026-07-14", "assurance_method": "online-source-review", "source_page": "https://kchelpnow.org/housing/" }, { "id": "housing-wyandotte-county-economic-opportunity-foundation-cross-lines", "name": "Wyandotte County: Economic Opportunity Foundation & Cross-Lines", "description": "Wyandotte County: Economic Opportunity Foundation & Cross-Lines Rent help in KCK flows through nonprofits. Start with 211 to find which has funds this month, or eofkck.org / cross-lines.org . Checked online · July 14, 2026", "url": "https://www.eofkck.org", "status": "active", "phones": [], "taxonomy_term": "housing", "service_area": "Kansas City metro (Kansas side)", "last_assured_date": "2026-07-14", "assurance_method": "online-source-review", "source_page": "https://kchelpnow.org/housing/" }, { "id": "housing-kansas-city-right-to-counsel-free-eviction-lawyer-kcmo", "name": "Kansas City Right to Counsel (free eviction lawyer, KCMO)", "description": "Kansas City Right to Counsel (free eviction lawyer, KCMO) If you live in Kansas City, Missouri and face eviction, you have a right to a free lawyer . Call the program's legal-help line: 816-474-5112 · KCMO tenant resources Checked online · July 12, 2026", "url": "https://www.kcmo.gov/city-hall/housing/tenant-resources", "status": "active", "phones": [ { "number": "8164745112", "description": "816-474-5112" } ], "taxonomy_term": "housing", "service_area": "Kansas City metro (Missouri side)", "last_assured_date": "2026-07-12", "assurance_method": "online-source-review", "source_page": "https://kchelpnow.org/housing/" }, { "id": "housing-legal-aid-of-western-missouri", "name": "Legal Aid of Western Missouri", "description": "Legal Aid of Western Missouri Free legal help with evictions across western Missouri. They will never ask you for money — anyone who does is a scam. 816-474-6750 · lawmo.org → get legal help Checked online · July 12, 2026", "url": "https://lawmo.org/get-legal-help/", "status": "active", "phones": [ { "number": "8164746750", "description": "816-474-6750" } ], "taxonomy_term": "housing", "service_area": "Kansas City metro (Missouri side)", "last_assured_date": "2026-07-12", "assurance_method": "online-source-review", "source_page": "https://kchelpnow.org/housing/" }, { "id": "housing-kansas-legal-services", "name": "Kansas Legal Services", "description": "Kansas Legal Services Free legal help statewide, with clear eviction guides — including what each notice means and what happens in court. Apply online or call statewide intake. 316-267-3975 · kansaslegalservices.org → evictions Checked online · July 12, 2026", "url": "https://www.kansaslegalservices.org/page/2251/what-do-about-eviction", "status": "active", "phones": [ { "number": "3162673975", "description": "316-267-3975" } ], "taxonomy_term": "housing", "service_area": "Kansas City metro (Kansas side)", "last_assured_date": "2026-07-12", "assurance_method": "online-source-review", "source_page": "https://kchelpnow.org/housing/" }, { "id": "legal-kc-eviction-defense-a-free-attorney-any-income", "name": "KC Eviction Defense — a free attorney, any income", "description": "KC Eviction Defense — a free attorney, any income If you live in Kansas City, Missouri and your landlord is suing you to evict you, you have a right to a free lawyer — regardless of income. They'll help you respond, go to court with you, and protect your record. 816-474-5112 Checked online · July 21, 2026", "url": null, "status": "active", "phones": [ { "number": "8164745112", "description": "816-474-5112" } ], "taxonomy_term": "legal", "service_area": "Kansas City metro (MO + KS)", "last_assured_date": "2026-07-21", "assurance_method": "online-source-review", "source_page": "https://kchelpnow.org/legal/" }, { "id": "legal-kc-tenants-renter-hotline-support", "name": "KC Tenants — renter hotline & support", "description": "KC Tenants — renter hotline & support A renter-run hotline for help understanding an eviction notice, your rights, repairs, deposits, or a landlord problem — both sides of the state line. They can point you to the right help and stand with you. 816-533-5435 · kctenants.org Checked online · July 21, 2026", "url": "https://kctenants.org/", "status": "active", "phones": [ { "number": "8165335435", "description": "816-533-5435" } ], "taxonomy_term": "legal", "service_area": "Kansas City metro (MO + KS)", "last_assured_date": "2026-07-21", "assurance_method": "online-source-review", "source_page": "https://kchelpnow.org/legal/" }, { "id": "legal-missouri-legal-aid-of-western-missouri", "name": "Missouri — Legal Aid of Western Missouri", "description": "Missouri — Legal Aid of Western Missouri Free civil legal aid for low-income people in the KC metro: housing, family & domestic violence, federal benefits, consumer and credit, healthcare, and immigration. No charge for their services. 816-474-6750 · lawmo.org · weekdays 8:30–5 Checked online · July 21, 2026", "url": "https://lawmo.org/", "status": "active", "phones": [ { "number": "8164746750", "description": "816-474-6750" } ], "taxonomy_term": "legal", "service_area": "Kansas City metro (Missouri side)", "last_assured_date": "2026-07-21", "assurance_method": "online-source-review", "source_page": "https://kchelpnow.org/legal/" }, { "id": "legal-kansas-kansas-legal-services", "name": "Kansas — Kansas Legal Services", "description": "Kansas — Kansas Legal Services Free or low-cost civil legal advice and representation for the Kansas side (Johnson, Wyandotte, Leavenworth, Miami counties and more): domestic violence, family, benefits, consumer, immigration, and expungement. Statewide intake: 316-267-3975 · kansaslegalservices.org · weekdays 8–4:30 Checked online · July 21, 2026", "url": "https://www.kansaslegalservices.org/", "status": "active", "phones": [ { "number": "13162673975", "description": "316-267-3975" } ], "taxonomy_term": "legal", "service_area": "Kansas City metro (Kansas side)", "last_assured_date": "2026-07-21", "assurance_method": "online-source-review", "source_page": "https://kchelpnow.org/legal/" }, { "id": "legal-missouri-clear-my-record-umkc-law-clinic", "name": "Missouri — Clear My Record (UMKC Law clinic)", "description": "Missouri — Clear My Record (UMKC Law clinic) Free help checking whether an old Missouri record can be expunged, and how to do it. clearmyrecordmo.org Checked online · July 21, 2026", "url": "https://clearmyrecordmo.org/", "status": "active", "phones": [], "taxonomy_term": "legal", "service_area": "Kansas City metro (Missouri side)", "last_assured_date": "2026-07-21", "assurance_method": "online-source-review", "source_page": "https://kchelpnow.org/legal/" }, { "id": "legal-kansas-kansas-legal-services-expungement-clinics", "name": "Kansas — Kansas Legal Services expungement clinics", "description": "Kansas — Kansas Legal Services expungement clinics Free clinics and help with clearing a Kansas record. 316-267-3975 · kansaslegalservices.org/clinics Checked online · July 21, 2026", "url": "https://www.kansaslegalservices.org/clinics", "status": "active", "phones": [ { "number": "13162673975", "description": "316-267-3975" } ], "taxonomy_term": "legal", "service_area": "Kansas City metro (Kansas side)", "last_assured_date": "2026-07-21", "assurance_method": "online-source-review", "source_page": "https://kchelpnow.org/legal/" }, { "id": "legal-find-a-lawyer-211-navigation", "name": "Find a lawyer · 211 navigation", "description": "Find a lawyer · 211 navigation For a referral to a private attorney, the Kansas City Metropolitan Bar's KC Lawyer Finder can match you by issue. Not sure where your problem fits? Dial 211 — free, 24/7, many languages — and they'll point you to the right legal help. Checked online · July 21, 2026", "url": "https://kcmba.org/", "status": "active", "phones": [ { "number": "211", "description": "211" } ], "taxonomy_term": "legal", "service_area": "Kansas City metro (MO + KS)", "last_assured_date": "2026-07-21", "assurance_method": "online-source-review", "source_page": "https://kchelpnow.org/legal/" }, { "id": "utilities-evergy-electric", "name": "Evergy (electric)", "description": "Evergy (electric) Payment plans (both states) + hardship credit up to $65/month for 12 months (\"Economic Relief Pilot\" — Missouri Evergy accounts only ). The odd part: you apply through the Salvation Army , not Evergy: 816-756-5392 , option 1. evergy.com → Economic Relief Pilot Checked online · July 14, 2026", "url": "https://www.evergy.com/manage-account/billing/financial-help/economic-relief-pilot-program", "status": "active", "phones": [ { "number": "8167565392", "description": "816-756-5392" } ], "taxonomy_term": "utilities", "service_area": "Kansas City metro (MO + KS)", "last_assured_date": "2026-07-14", "assurance_method": "online-source-review", "source_page": "https://kchelpnow.org/utilities/" }, { "id": "utilities-spire-gas", "name": "Spire (gas)", "description": "Spire (gas) DollarHelp grants up to $1,000/year — apply through your local Community Action Agency (211 connects you). Payment Partner plan matches what you pay toward old debt. Medical hold available with a doctor's note. spireenergy.com/assistance Checked online · July 14, 2026", "url": "https://www.spireenergy.com/assistance", "status": "active", "phones": [], "taxonomy_term": "utilities", "service_area": "Kansas City metro (MO + KS)", "last_assured_date": "2026-07-14", "assurance_method": "online-source-review", "source_page": "https://kchelpnow.org/utilities/" }, { "id": "utilities-kc-water", "name": "KC Water", "description": "KC Water Call 311 ( 816-513-1313 , option 1) for a payment arrangement. Hardship dollars flow through Mid America Assistance Coalition member agencies — 211 routes you. kcwater.us → financial assistance Checked online · July 14, 2026", "url": "https://www.kcwater.us/customer-support/financial-assistance-resources/", "status": "active", "phones": [ { "number": "8165131313", "description": "816-513-1313" } ], "taxonomy_term": "utilities", "service_area": "Kansas City metro (Missouri side)", "last_assured_date": "2026-07-14", "assurance_method": "online-source-review", "source_page": "https://kchelpnow.org/utilities/" }, { "id": "utilities-open-now-missouri-summer-cooling-help-ecip", "name": "🟢 OPEN NOW: Missouri summer cooling help (ECIP)", "description": "🟢 OPEN NOW: Missouri summer cooling help (ECIP) Missouri's summer crisis program runs June through September, while funding is available — up to $300 toward electric if you have a shutoff notice, are already disconnected, or prepaid power is about to run out. Contracted agencies may also provide emergency help such as a window AC unit. Income and asset limits apply. Apply online at mydss.mo.gov or through your Community Action Agency · DSS help line 855-373-4636 Checked online · July 12, 2026", "url": "https://mydss.mo.gov/utility-assistance/liheap", "status": "active", "phones": [ { "number": "8553734636", "description": "855-373-4636" } ], "taxonomy_term": "utilities", "service_area": "Kansas City metro (MO + KS)", "last_assured_date": "2026-07-12", "assurance_method": "online-source-review", "source_page": "https://kchelpnow.org/utilities/" }, { "id": "utilities-missouri-energy-help-liheap", "name": "Missouri energy help (LIHEAP)", "description": "Missouri energy help (LIHEAP) The summer cooling program (ECIP) is closed — it runs June 1 – September 30. Heating help runs through the cold months. Either way, start at mydss.mo.gov or call the state line: 855-373-4636 Checked online · July 14, 2026", "url": "https://mydss.mo.gov/utility-assistance/liheap", "status": "active", "phones": [ { "number": "8553734636", "description": "855-373-4636" } ], "taxonomy_term": "utilities", "service_area": "Kansas City metro (MO + KS)", "last_assured_date": "2026-07-14", "assurance_method": "online-source-review", "source_page": "https://kchelpnow.org/utilities/" }, { "id": "utilities-open-now-kansas-energy-help-lieap", "name": "🟢 OPEN NOW: Kansas energy help (LIEAP)", "description": "🟢 OPEN NOW: Kansas energy help (LIEAP) Kansas LIEAP is taking applications — but only through March 31 , and it does not reopen until late January. Apply today, not next week: dcf.ks.gov . Checked online · July 14, 2026", "url": "https://www.dcf.ks.gov", "status": "active", "phones": [], "taxonomy_term": "utilities", "service_area": "Kansas City metro (MO + KS)", "last_assured_date": "2026-07-14", "assurance_method": "online-source-review", "source_page": "https://kchelpnow.org/utilities/" }, { "id": "utilities-kansas-the-state-energy-program-is-closed-for-the-year", "name": "⚠️ Kansas: the state energy program is CLOSED for the year", "description": "⚠️ Kansas: the state energy program is CLOSED for the year Kansas's 2026 LIEAP application period ran January 20 through March 31 and is now closed. There is no Kansas summer LIEAP application period . Don't waste a day looking for it. Instead: utility payment plans (above), Salvation Army / Catholic Charities / Cross-Lines emergency funds via 211 , the Kansas DCF status page , and the state's list of northeast-Kansas alternatives: kcc.ks.gov → assistance programs . Checked online · July 12, 202", "url": "https://www.dcf.ks.gov/services/ees/pages/energyassistance.aspx", "status": "active", "phones": [ { "number": "211", "description": "211" } ], "taxonomy_term": "utilities", "service_area": "Kansas City metro (MO + KS)", "last_assured_date": "2026-07-12", "assurance_method": "online-source-review", "source_page": "https://kchelpnow.org/utilities/" }, { "id": "utilities-metro-lutheran-ministry-utility-help", "name": "Metro Lutheran Ministry — utility help", "description": "Metro Lutheran Ministry — utility help ⏰ The application form is only open one hour a month: 9:00–10:00 AM on the 15th (next business day if the 15th is a weekend or holiday), and it can fill before the hour is out. Set an alarm. Currently no funds for Lee's Summit, Blue Springs, Grandview, Raytown, Grain Valley, or Pleasant Hill. mlmkc.org Checked online · July 14, 2026", "url": "https://mlmkc.org/program/rent-utility-assistance/", "status": "active", "phones": [], "taxonomy_term": "utilities", "service_area": "Kansas City metro (MO + KS)", "last_assured_date": "2026-07-14", "assurance_method": "online-source-review", "source_page": "https://kchelpnow.org/utilities/" }, { "id": "food-community-kitchens", "name": "Community kitchens", "description": "Community kitchens In the Harvesters locator, filter by \"Kitchen\" for free hot meals served today — no questions asked. Downtown, the KC Public Library's 3North desk ( 816-701-3767 ) keeps a printed \"Street Sheet\" of today's meal sites. Checked online · July 14, 2026", "url": null, "status": "active", "phones": [ { "number": "8167013767", "description": "816-701-3767" } ], "taxonomy_term": "food", "service_area": "Kansas City metro (MO + KS)", "last_assured_date": "2026-07-14", "assurance_method": "online-source-review", "source_page": "https://kchelpnow.org/food/" }, { "id": "food-summer-meals-for-kids-running-now-through-early-august", "name": "Summer meals for kids (running now through early August)", "description": "Summer meals for kids (running now through early August) Free summer meal sites for anyone 18 and under, no sign-up. Text \"FOOD\" to 304-304 (or \"COMIDA\" para español) or call 211 to find the nearest site. Schools and libraries often host them. Checked online · July 14, 2026", "url": null, "status": "active", "phones": [ { "number": "211", "description": "211" } ], "taxonomy_term": "food", "service_area": "Kansas City metro (MO + KS)", "last_assured_date": "2026-07-14", "assurance_method": "online-source-review", "source_page": "https://kchelpnow.org/food/" }, { "id": "medical-don-t-want-to-do-this-alone-dollar-for-does-it-free", "name": "Don't want to do this alone? Dollar For does it free.", "description": "Don't want to do this alone? Dollar For does it free. Dollar For is a national nonprofit that fills out and files hospital charity-care applications for you, completely free . They work with KC-area hospitals. Two minutes to check if you qualify: dollarfor.org/help Checked online · July 14, 2026", "url": "https://dollarfor.org/help", "status": "active", "phones": [], "taxonomy_term": "medical", "service_area": "Kansas City metro (MO + KS)", "last_assured_date": "2026-07-14", "assurance_method": "online-source-review", "source_page": "https://kchelpnow.org/medical/" }, { "id": "medical-university-health-truman-broad-financial-assistance-program", "name": "University Health (Truman) — broad financial-assistance program", "description": "University Health (Truman) — broad financial-assistance program Free or discounted care up to 400% of FPL — but only if you live in Kansas City, MO or Jackson County . Applications in English, Spanish, and Arabic. Their financial counselors also check if you qualify for Medicaid while they're at it. 816-404-3000 · universityhealthkc.org → financial assistance Checked online · July 14, 2026", "url": "https://www.universityhealthkc.org/patients-visitors/billing-information/financial-assistance/", "status": "active", "phones": [ { "number": "8164043000", "description": "816-404-3000" } ], "taxonomy_term": "medical", "service_area": "Kansas City metro (MO + KS)", "last_assured_date": "2026-07-14", "assurance_method": "online-source-review", "source_page": "https://kchelpnow.org/medical/" }, { "id": "medical-saint-luke-s-all-kc-area-hospitals", "name": "Saint Luke's (all KC-area hospitals)", "description": "Saint Luke's (all KC-area hospitals) Income under 200% of FPL: 100% free . Up to 300%: covered except a set copay. You get a full year to apply — even if the bill already went to a collection agency. Approval covers new care for 12 months. 816-932-5678 · saintlukeskc.org → financial assistance Checked online · July 14, 2026", "url": "https://www.saintlukeskc.org/financial-assistance", "status": "active", "phones": [ { "number": "8169325678", "description": "816-932-5678" } ], "taxonomy_term": "medical", "service_area": "Kansas City metro (MO + KS)", "last_assured_date": "2026-07-14", "assurance_method": "online-source-review", "source_page": "https://kchelpnow.org/medical/" }, { "id": "medical-adventhealth-shawnee-mission", "name": "AdventHealth Shawnee Mission", "description": "AdventHealth Shawnee Mission Income under 250% of FPL: the whole bill is wiped for emergency or needed care (about $39,900/year for one person, $82,500 for a family of four). Applications in 12 languages. Their own words: \"No one will be denied access to services due to their inability to pay.\" 800-462-0490 · adventhealth.com → financial assistance Checked online · July 14, 2026", "url": "https://www.adventhealth.com/hospital/adventhealth-shawnee-mission/legal/financial-assistance", "status": "active", "phones": [ { "number": "8004620490", "description": "800-462-0490" } ], "taxonomy_term": "medical", "service_area": "Kansas City metro (MO + KS)", "last_assured_date": "2026-07-14", "assurance_method": "online-source-review", "source_page": "https://kchelpnow.org/medical/" }, { "id": "medical-north-kansas-city-hospital", "name": "North Kansas City Hospital", "description": "North Kansas City Hospital Income under 150% of FPL: full write-off ; up to 200%: 75% off. Must live in Missouri or Kansas. They also automatically review accounts for discounts even if you never apply — but apply anyway. Applications in English, Spanish, and Vietnamese. 816-691-1100 · nkchealth.org/FinancialAid Checked online · July 14, 2026", "url": "https://www.nkchealth.org/FinancialAid", "status": "active", "phones": [ { "number": "8166911100", "description": "816-691-1100" } ], "taxonomy_term": "medical", "service_area": "Kansas City metro (MO + KS)", "last_assured_date": "2026-07-14", "assurance_method": "online-source-review", "source_page": "https://kchelpnow.org/medical/" }, { "id": "medical-children-s-mercy", "name": "Children's Mercy", "description": "Children's Mercy For kids: income up to 300% of FPL qualifies, with discounts up to 100%. Must live in Missouri or Kansas. They'll help you try Medicaid for your child first — that's normal, let them. 816-234-3567 · childrensmercy.org → financial assistance Checked online · July 14, 2026", "url": "https://www.childrensmercy.org/your-visit/billing-and-insurance/financial-assistance/", "status": "active", "phones": [ { "number": "8162343567", "description": "816-234-3567" } ], "taxonomy_term": "medical", "service_area": "Kansas City metro (MO + KS)", "last_assured_date": "2026-07-14", "assurance_method": "online-source-review", "source_page": "https://kchelpnow.org/medical/" }, { "id": "medical-the-university-of-kansas-health-system", "name": "The University of Kansas Health System", "description": "The University of Kansas Health System Sliding-scale help up to 300% of FPL — and a catastrophic rule : even above that, you may qualify if your medical bills are half your yearly income or more. They try to meet every patient before discharge to check eligibility — if they didn't, call. 913-588-7850 · kansashealthsystem.com → financial assistance Checked online · July 14, 2026", "url": "https://www.kansashealthsystem.com/patient-visitor/financial/financial-assistance", "status": "active", "phones": [ { "number": "9135887850", "description": "913-588-7850" } ], "taxonomy_term": "medical", "service_area": "Kansas City metro (MO + KS)", "last_assured_date": "2026-07-14", "assurance_method": "online-source-review", "source_page": "https://kchelpnow.org/medical/" }, { "id": "medical-hca-midwest-research-menorah-overland-park-regional", "name": "HCA Midwest (Research, Menorah, Overland Park Regional…)", "description": "HCA Midwest (Research, Menorah, Overland Park Regional…) These are for-profit hospitals, so the nonprofit law below doesn't apply — but they still have a policy: income under 200% of FPL: 100% charity discount for non-elective care, and uninsured patients automatically get a discount near insurance rates. No central application — ask your hospital's billing office directly. 800-849-0829 · hcamidwest.com → financial assistance Checked online · July 14, 2026", "url": "https://www.hcamidwest.com/patient-resources/patient-financial-resources/financial-assistance", "status": "active", "phones": [ { "number": "8008490829", "description": "800-849-0829" } ], "taxonomy_term": "medical", "service_area": "Kansas City metro (MO + KS)", "last_assured_date": "2026-07-14", "assurance_method": "online-source-review", "source_page": "https://kchelpnow.org/medical/" }, { "id": "medical-missouri-expanded-medicaid-check-even-if-you-were-denied-before", "name": "Missouri expanded Medicaid — check even if you were denied before", "description": "Missouri expanded Medicaid — check even if you were denied before Adults 19–64 earning up to 138% of FPL (about $22,000 for one person) qualify for MO HealthNet. Apply at mydss.mo.gov . Free human help: Show Me Coverage navigators, 816-263-2803 . Checked online · July 14, 2026", "url": "https://mydss.mo.gov/healthcare/apply", "status": "active", "phones": [ { "number": "8162632803", "description": "816-263-2803" } ], "taxonomy_term": "medical", "service_area": "Kansas City metro (Missouri side)", "last_assured_date": "2026-07-14", "assurance_method": "online-source-review", "source_page": "https://kchelpnow.org/medical/" }, { "id": "medical-kansas-did-not-expand-medicaid-but-check-kancare-anyway", "name": "Kansas did NOT expand Medicaid — but check KanCare anyway", "description": "Kansas did NOT expand Medicaid — but check KanCare anyway Most adults without kids can't get KanCare no matter how low their income — Kansas never expanded it. But kids, pregnant women, parents with very low income, seniors, and people with disabilities often qualify: 1-800-792-4884 or use the stable KanCare application page . For Marketplace plans (often nearly free at low incomes), free navigators: Cover Kansas , 1-866-826-8375 . Checked online · July 12, 2026", "url": "https://www.kancare.ks.gov/apply-now", "status": "active", "phones": [ { "number": "18007924884", "description": "1-800-792-4884" }, { "number": "18668268375", "description": "1-866-826-8375" } ], "taxonomy_term": "medical", "service_area": "Kansas City metro (Kansas side)", "last_assured_date": "2026-07-12", "assurance_method": "online-source-review", "source_page": "https://kchelpnow.org/medical/" }, { "id": "medical-kids-can-often-get-covered-even-when-parents-can-t", "name": "Kids can often get covered even when parents can't", "description": "Kids can often get covered even when parents can't Both states have CHIP for children — Missouri covers kids in families up to 300% of FPL (small monthly premium at higher incomes); Kansas covers kids too (limits are being updated in 2026 — call to check). Missouri: mydss.mo.gov . Kansas: 1-800-792-4884 . Checked online · July 14, 2026", "url": "https://mydss.mo.gov/healthcare", "status": "active", "phones": [ { "number": "18007924884", "description": "1-800-792-4884" } ], "taxonomy_term": "medical", "service_area": "Kansas City metro (MO + KS)", "last_assured_date": "2026-07-14", "assurance_method": "online-source-review", "source_page": "https://kchelpnow.org/medical/" }, { "id": "medical-not-sure-where-to-start-211-sorts-it-out", "name": "Not sure where to start? 211 sorts it out.", "description": "Not sure where to start? 211 sorts it out. Dial 211 or text your ZIP code to 898-211 — free clinics, prescription help, charity-care programs, all of it. Checked online · July 14, 2026", "url": null, "status": "active", "phones": [ { "number": "211", "description": "211" } ], "taxonomy_term": "medical", "service_area": "Kansas City metro (MO + KS)", "last_assured_date": "2026-07-14", "assurance_method": "online-source-review", "source_page": "https://kchelpnow.org/medical/" }, { "id": "dental-umkc-school-of-dentistry-emergency-walk-in-for-pain", "name": "UMKC School of Dentistry — emergency walk-in for pain", "description": "UMKC School of Dentistry — emergency walk-in for pain The dental school treats patients at a third to half of private cost. For a painful tooth, walk-in emergency care is first-come, at 7:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. ($55 assessment fee plus treatment). For regular appointments, call ahead. 816-235-2100 · 650 E. 25th St, KC MO · dentistry.umkc.edu Checked online · June 20, 2026", "url": "https://dentistry.umkc.edu/dental-clinics/", "status": "active", "phones": [ { "number": "8162352100", "description": "816-235-2100" } ], "taxonomy_term": "dental", "service_area": "Kansas City metro (MO + KS)", "last_assured_date": "2026-06-20", "assurance_method": "online-source-review", "source_page": "https://kchelpnow.org/dental/" }, { "id": "dental-samuel-u-rodgers-health-center-sliding-scale-dental", "name": "Samuel U. Rodgers Health Center — sliding-scale dental", "description": "Samuel U. Rodgers Health Center — sliding-scale dental A community health center where dental costs are based on your income — exams, cleanings, fillings, extractions, and more, insured or not. 816-235-1110 · 1201 E. 12th St, KC MO · rodgershealth.org Checked online · June 20, 2026", "url": "https://www.rodgershealth.org/", "status": "active", "phones": [ { "number": "8162351110", "description": "816-235-1110" } ], "taxonomy_term": "dental", "service_area": "Kansas City metro (MO + KS)", "last_assured_date": "2026-06-20", "assurance_method": "online-source-review", "source_page": "https://kchelpnow.org/dental/" }, { "id": "dental-211-find-a-free-or-sliding-scale-dental-clinic-near-you", "name": "211 — find a free or sliding-scale dental clinic near you", "description": "211 — find a free or sliding-scale dental clinic near you Other community clinics (Swope Health, KC CARE, and more) offer dental on a sliding scale on both sides of the state line. Dial 211 and ask for low-cost dental near you. 211 · free, 24/7, many languages Checked online · June 20, 2026", "url": null, "status": "active", "phones": [ { "number": "211", "description": "211" } ], "taxonomy_term": "dental", "service_area": "Kansas City metro (MO + KS)", "last_assured_date": "2026-06-20", "assurance_method": "online-source-review", "source_page": "https://kchelpnow.org/dental/" }, { "id": "dental-free-discount-cards-up-to-80-off-no-insurance-needed", "name": "Free discount cards — up to 80% off, no insurance needed", "description": "Free discount cards — up to 80% off, no insurance needed Before you pay full price, check a free discount card — they often beat the cash price at the pharmacy counter, and you don't need insurance. Show it on your phone: GoodRx.com · NeedyMeds.org Checked online · June 20, 2026", "url": "https://www.goodrx.com/", "status": "active", "phones": [], "taxonomy_term": "dental", "service_area": "Kansas City metro (MO + KS)", "last_assured_date": "2026-06-20", "assurance_method": "online-source-review", "source_page": "https://kchelpnow.org/dental/" }, { "id": "dental-needymeds-patient-assistance-for-costly-medicines", "name": "NeedyMeds — patient assistance for costly medicines", "description": "NeedyMeds — patient assistance for costly medicines For an expensive brand-name medication, drug companies have programs that give it free or nearly free if you qualify. NeedyMeds helps you find and apply, and lists free/low-cost clinics too. 1-800-503-6897 · needymeds.org Checked online · June 20, 2026", "url": "https://www.needymeds.org/", "status": "active", "phones": [ { "number": "18005036897", "description": "1-800-503-6897" } ], "taxonomy_term": "dental", "service_area": "Kansas City metro (MO + KS)", "last_assured_date": "2026-06-20", "assurance_method": "online-source-review", "source_page": "https://kchelpnow.org/dental/" }, { "id": "dental-can-t-afford-ongoing-meds-211-community-clinics", "name": "Can't afford ongoing meds — 211 & community clinics", "description": "Can't afford ongoing meds — 211 & community clinics Community health centers (Swope Health, KC CARE, Samuel Rodgers) have sliding-scale pharmacies, and some offer free medications through charitable programs. Dial 211 and ask for prescription assistance. 211 Checked online · June 20, 2026", "url": null, "status": "active", "phones": [ { "number": "211", "description": "211" } ], "taxonomy_term": "dental", "service_area": "Kansas City metro (MO + KS)", "last_assured_date": "2026-06-20", "assurance_method": "online-source-review", "source_page": "https://kchelpnow.org/dental/" }, { "id": "transportation-missouri-mo-healthnet-free-medical-rides", "name": "Missouri (MO HealthNet) — free medical rides", "description": "Missouri (MO HealthNet) — free medical rides If you have Missouri Medicaid, call MTM to set up a ride to a covered appointment. Call at least 5 days ahead when you can; urgent rides and hospital discharges can be arranged 24/7. 1-866-269-5927 (TTY 711) Ride running more than 15 minutes late? Call “Where's My Ride?” at 1-866-269-5944 . Checked online · June 19, 2026", "url": null, "status": "active", "phones": [ { "number": "18662695927", "description": "1-866-269-5927" }, { "number": "18662695944", "description": "1-866-269-5944" } ], "taxonomy_term": "transportation", "service_area": "Kansas City metro (Missouri side)", "last_assured_date": "2026-06-19", "assurance_method": "online-source-review", "source_page": "https://kchelpnow.org/transportation/" }, { "id": "transportation-kansas-kancare-free-medical-rides", "name": "Kansas (KanCare) — free medical rides", "description": "Kansas (KanCare) — free medical rides If you have Kansas Medicaid (KanCare), rides are arranged through your health plan. Use the number on the back of your KanCare card, or call your plan directly: Sunflower Health Plan: 1-877-917-8162 UnitedHealthcare Community Plan: 1-877-524-9238 Try to call at least 3 days ahead of your appointment. Checked online · June 19, 2026", "url": null, "status": "active", "phones": [ { "number": "18779178162", "description": "1-877-917-8162" }, { "number": "18775249238", "description": "1-877-524-9238" } ], "taxonomy_term": "transportation", "service_area": "Kansas City metro (Kansas side)", "last_assured_date": "2026-06-19", "assurance_method": "online-source-review", "source_page": "https://kchelpnow.org/transportation/" }, { "id": "transportation-211-gas-vouchers-bus-tickets", "name": "211 — gas vouchers & bus tickets", "description": "211 — gas vouchers & bus tickets United Way 211 connects you to local agencies that can help with a gas voucher or bus tickets to get to work, a job interview, or an appointment. Help is usually available up to twice in 12 months, as funds allow — so ask early. 211 or 816-474-5112 · free, confidential, 24/7 · 211kc.org Checked online · June 19, 2026", "url": "https://www.211kc.org/", "status": "active", "phones": [ { "number": "211", "description": "211" }, { "number": "8164745112", "description": "816-474-5112" } ], "taxonomy_term": "transportation", "service_area": "Kansas City metro (MO + KS)", "last_assured_date": "2026-06-19", "assurance_method": "online-source-review", "source_page": "https://kchelpnow.org/transportation/" }, { "id": "transportation-ridekc-routes-trip-planning-fares", "name": "RideKC — routes, trip planning & fares", "description": "RideKC — routes, trip planning & fares RideKC runs buses across the Kansas City metro on both sides of the state line. Call to plan a trip or find your route, and ask about reduced fares if you're a senior, have a disability, or are on a low income. 816-221-0660 · ridekc.org Checked online · June 19, 2026", "url": "https://ridekc.org/", "status": "active", "phones": [ { "number": "8162210660", "description": "816-221-0660" } ], "taxonomy_term": "transportation", "service_area": "Kansas City metro (MO + KS)", "last_assured_date": "2026-06-19", "assurance_method": "online-source-review", "source_page": "https://kchelpnow.org/transportation/" }, { "id": "transportation-ridekc-freedom-door-to-door-paratransit", "name": "RideKC Freedom — door-to-door paratransit", "description": "RideKC Freedom — door-to-door paratransit For people who can't use the regular fixed-route bus because of a disability. RideKC Freedom and Freedom On-Demand offer door-to-door rides across Johnson County, Wyandotte County, Kansas City, and Independence. You need a paratransit account; call to get started or to book a trip. 816-842-9070 Checked online · June 19, 2026", "url": null, "status": "active", "phones": [ { "number": "8168429070", "description": "816-842-9070" } ], "taxonomy_term": "transportation", "service_area": "Kansas City metro (MO + KS)", "last_assured_date": "2026-06-19", "assurance_method": "online-source-review", "source_page": "https://kchelpnow.org/transportation/" }, { "id": "transportation-211-free-help-finding-a-ride", "name": "211 — free help finding a ride", "description": "211 — free help finding a ride If none of these fit, dial 211 and tell them where you need to go and why. They keep an up-to-date list of every transportation program in the KC area and will point you to the right one. 211 · text your ZIP code to 898-211 · free, 24/7, many languages. Checked online · June 19, 2026", "url": null, "status": "active", "phones": [ { "number": "211", "description": "211" } ], "taxonomy_term": "transportation", "service_area": "Kansas City metro (MO + KS)", "last_assured_date": "2026-06-19", "assurance_method": "online-source-review", "source_page": "https://kchelpnow.org/transportation/" }, { "id": "non-emergency-happybottoms-kansas-city-s-diaper-bank", "name": "HappyBottoms — Kansas City's diaper bank", "description": "HappyBottoms — Kansas City's diaper bank Free diapers for families in need with a child under 4, across the KC metro. Sign up online and pick up monthly at a partner location near you. happybottoms.org/get-diapers · or dial 211 Checked online · June 20, 2026", "url": "https://happybottoms.org/get-diapers/", "status": "active", "phones": [ { "number": "211", "description": "211" } ], "taxonomy_term": "non-emergency", "service_area": "Kansas City metro (MO + KS)", "last_assured_date": "2026-06-20", "assurance_method": "online-source-review", "source_page": "https://kchelpnow.org/non-emergency/" }, { "id": "non-emergency-community-health-centers-getting-covered", "name": "Community health centers & getting covered", "description": "Community health centers & getting covered You can see a doctor, dentist, or counselor on a sliding scale — pay what you can — at a community health center (Swope Health, KC CARE, Samuel Rodgers), insured or not. They can also help you sign up for Medicaid or a low-cost plan. Dial 211 and ask for a clinic near you. 211 · free, 24/7 Checked online · June 20, 2026", "url": null, "status": "active", "phones": [ { "number": "211", "description": "211" } ], "taxonomy_term": "non-emergency", "service_area": "Kansas City metro (MO + KS)", "last_assured_date": "2026-06-20", "assurance_method": "online-source-review", "source_page": "https://kchelpnow.org/non-emergency/" }, { "id": "non-emergency-free-low-cost-immigration-help", "name": "Free & low-cost immigration help", "description": "Free & low-cost immigration help Help with green cards, family applications, citizenship, and more — from trusted, accredited nonprofits, not notarios. Jewish Vocational Service: 816-471-2808 · Della Lamb: 816-842-8040 · Catholic Charities (KS) citizenship: 913-621-1504 For legal trouble tied to immigration, see legal help . Checked online · June 20, 2026", "url": null, "status": "active", "phones": [ { "number": "8164712808", "description": "816-471-2808" }, { "number": "8168428040", "description": "816-842-8040" }, { "number": "9136211504", "description": "913-621-1504" } ], "taxonomy_term": "non-emergency", "service_area": "Kansas City metro (MO + KS)", "last_assured_date": "2026-06-20", "assurance_method": "online-source-review", "source_page": "https://kchelpnow.org/non-emergency/" }, { "id": "non-emergency-birth-certificate-state-id-social-security-card-reentry", "name": "Birth certificate, state ID, Social Security card & reentry", "description": "Birth certificate, state ID, Social Security card & reentry No ID can block a job, an apartment, and everything else — and there's free help to get your documents. KC-area programs also support people coming home from jail or prison with documents, jobs, and a restart. The Village Initiative (KCK): 913-291-1600 . Also Reconciliation Services (ID & documents, KC) and Journey to New Life — First Stop . Not sure where to start? Dial 211 . Checked online · June 20, 2026", "url": null, "status": "active", "phones": [ { "number": "9132911600", "description": "913-291-1600" }, { "number": "211", "description": "211" } ], "taxonomy_term": "non-emergency", "service_area": "Kansas City metro (MO + KS)", "last_assured_date": "2026-06-20", "assurance_method": "online-source-review", "source_page": "https://kchelpnow.org/non-emergency/" }, { "id": "non-emergency-free-vision-care-for-children", "name": "Free vision care for children", "description": "Free vision care for children Free eye exams and a free pair of glasses for kids who need them, through the Kansas City Free Eye Clinic and KidSight vision screenings. kcfreeeyeclinic.org · or dial 211 and ask for children's vision care Checked online · June 20, 2026", "url": "https://kcfreeeyeclinic.org/", "status": "active", "phones": [ { "number": "211", "description": "211" } ], "taxonomy_term": "non-emergency", "service_area": "Kansas City metro (MO + KS)", "last_assured_date": "2026-06-20", "assurance_method": "online-source-review", "source_page": "https://kchelpnow.org/non-emergency/" }, { "id": "non-emergency-affordable-home-internet-cheap-computers", "name": "Affordable home internet & cheap computers", "description": "Affordable home internet & cheap computers If you're on a tight budget or receive assistance, you can get low-cost home internet and an inexpensive computer. PCs for People ( pcsforpeople.org ) offers both; most major internet providers also have a low-income plan around $10–30/month — ask them about it. 211 can point you to the closest option. Checked online · June 20, 2026", "url": "https://www.pcsforpeople.org/", "status": "active", "phones": [ { "number": "211", "description": "211" } ], "taxonomy_term": "non-emergency", "service_area": "Kansas City metro (MO + KS)", "last_assured_date": "2026-06-20", "assurance_method": "online-source-review", "source_page": "https://kchelpnow.org/non-emergency/" }, { "id": "non-emergency-childcare-subsidy-finding-care", "name": "Childcare subsidy & finding care", "description": "Childcare subsidy & finding care Missouri and Kansas both help low-income working families pay for childcare, and Child Care Aware can help you find quality care and apply. Dial 211 and ask about childcare assistance. 211 · free, 24/7 Checked online · June 20, 2026", "url": null, "status": "active", "phones": [ { "number": "211", "description": "211" } ], "taxonomy_term": "non-emergency", "service_area": "Kansas City metro (MO + KS)", "last_assured_date": "2026-06-20", "assurance_method": "online-source-review", "source_page": "https://kchelpnow.org/non-emergency/" }, { "id": "non-emergency-vita-free-tax-preparation", "name": "VITA — free tax preparation", "description": "VITA — free tax preparation If you make about $64,000 or less, trained volunteers will file your taxes for free and often find credits people miss (like the EITC — sometimes thousands of dollars). Available during tax season. Call United Way to schedule: 211 or 816-474-5112 Checked online · June 20, 2026", "url": null, "status": "active", "phones": [ { "number": "211", "description": "211" }, { "number": "8164745112", "description": "816-474-5112" } ], "taxonomy_term": "non-emergency", "service_area": "Kansas City metro (MO + KS)", "last_assured_date": "2026-06-20", "assurance_method": "online-source-review", "source_page": "https://kchelpnow.org/non-emergency/" } ] }