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If you need a safe place to stay in Kansas, housing help may be available. This page covers emergency shelters, temporary housing, and safety-based housing options for people who do not have stable housing or cannot safely remain where they are.
Emergency Housing & Shelters
Emergency Housing & Shelters
Emergency housing and shelters may provide a safe place to stay for individuals and families who do not have housing.
Overnight and short-term shelters may be available in some areas.
Availability and rules vary by location and shelter.
Some shelters prioritize families, seniors, or people facing immediate danger.
Call 211 to find emergency housing or shelter options near you.
If you are trying to keep your current housing or stop an eviction, see Rent Assistance.
Transitional & Temporary Housing
Transitional & Temporary Housing
Transitional and temporary housing programs may help people who need more than a short stay, including families, seniors, or people recovering from a crisis.
Programs may offer housing for weeks or months, depending on availability.
Some programs include case management or help with employment and benefits.
Eligibility and openings vary by location.
Call 211 to ask about transitional housing and temporary placement options near you.
📌 Kansas Housing Resources Corporation – Community Solutions / ESG
📌 Kansas Statewide Homeless Coalition
Statewide nonprofit coordinating homeless outreach, training, and support across most Kansas counties
This tool from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) helps people locate:
shelters
housing resources
health care and clothing services near them
…and other local support providers by entering a city, state, or ZIP code.
Safe Housing for Domestic Violence & Safety – Kansas
Safe Housing for Domestic Violence & Safety – Kansas
If you are experiencing domestic violence, stalking, or feel unsafe where you live, confidential housing and safety help may be available in Kansas. This page focuses on immediate safety and protected housing options.
If you are experiencing domestic violence, stalking, or feel unsafe where you live, confidential housing and safety help may be available in Kansas. This page focuses on immediate safety and protected housing options.
Immediate Safety
Your safety comes first. If you are in immediate danger, seek help right away.
Call 911 if you are in immediate danger.
If it is safe to do so, contact a local domestic violence hotline for guidance and shelter options.
Many programs offer confidential locations and safety planning.
Domestic Violence Shelters
Domestic violence shelters provide temporary, confidential housing for individuals and families escaping abuse.
Locations are often not publicly listed for safety reasons.
Shelters may provide meals, support services, and help with next steps.
Length of stay and eligibility vary by program.
Call 211 to be connected to confidential domestic violence housing resources in Kansas.
📌 Statewide DV Shelter / Hotline Resources
Provides a statewide network of domestic violence and sexual violence service providers and referrals across Kansas, plus the SafeLine Helpline: 1-888-END-ABUSE (1-888-363-2287).
This toll-free helpline connects victims to crisis programs and shelter options statewide: 1-888-363-2287.
Local shelter examples (may vary by area)
Provides emergency shelter, advocacy, and support services to domestic violence survivors in the Wichita area
Offers confidential shelter, advocacy, and housing support for survivors of domestic violence and human trafficking in Douglas, Franklin, and Jefferson counties.
Protection & Relocation Help
Protection & Relocation Help
Some programs can help with short-term relocation, safety planning, or connecting to longer-term housing.
Safety planning and advocacy services may be available.
Some programs help with emergency relocation or referrals to transitional housing.
Legal help may be available to explain protective orders and housing rights.
Call 211 or contact a local advocacy organization for guidance.
If you are trying to prevent eviction or keep your current housing, see Rent Assistance.
📌 Statewide Housing Support Programs
📌 Statewide Housing Support Programs
Kansas Supported Housing Fund (KDADS)
Provides affordable housing linked to services for low-income, homeless, or potentially homeless adults with serious mental illness — supportive housing that helps individuals stay housed or relocate to stable housing
Relocation Incentives (Economic/Community Relocation)
Love Kansas Relocation & Community Matching
A statewide relocation hub that helps people explore moving to Kansas communities and connects them with local employers, incentives, and community support.
Warming & Cooling Centers – Kansas
During extreme heat or cold, warming and cooling centers may be available in Kansas to provide a safe place to rest, hydrate, and escape dangerous temperatures.
Warming Centers (Cold Weather)
Warming centers may open during extreme cold, winter storms, or power outages.
Locations may include community centers, libraries, churches, or shelters.
Hours and availability vary by city and weather conditions.
Some centers allow short daytime stays; overnight options may be limited.
Call 211 to find current warming center locations and hours near you.
Cooling Centers (Extreme Heat)
Cooling centers may open during extreme heat to help prevent heat-related illness.
Centers often provide air conditioning, seating, and water.
Locations and hours vary and may change during heat advisories.
Transportation options may be limited.
Call 211 to locate open cooling centers in your area.
What to Bring & What to Know
What to Bring & What to Know
Bring identification if you have it, but many centers do not require ID.
Personal items and bags may be limited depending on the location.
Rules and length of stay vary by center.
If you need emergency shelter or longer-term housing options, see Housing – Kansas.
If you are trying to keep your current housing or stop an eviction, see Rent Assistance.
211 Kansas Warming & Cooling Resource Finder
This page helps users find daytime warming centers, cold-weather overnight shelters, and cooling centers — updated seasonally and accessed via 211 referrals.
Lawrence. Kansas Community Shelter (Winter Shelter Info)
Provides winter shelter beds and emergency shelter information in Lawrence, with helpline support.
For many warming/cooling locations (especially seasonal ones that open only during extreme weather), the most reliable way to find current locations and hours statewide is to call 211, because these services often change seasonally and are managed locally.
Your local Facebook community pages will usually have more information as well as your local Library.
Homeless Resources & Outreach – Kansas
If you are currently without housing or living in unstable conditions, homeless outreach and support services may be available in Kansas. This page focuses on connecting you to shelter, services, and next-step housing help.
Immediate Help & Outreach
Immediate Help and Outreach
Immediate Help and Outreach
Homeless outreach programs work to connect people to shelter, food, medical care, and housing services.
Outreach teams may help locate available shelters or safe places to stay.
Some programs provide help accessing ID, benefits, or medical care.
Services may be available through nonprofits, cities, or counties.
Call 211 to find homeless outreach services near you.
Coordinated Entry & Housing Navigation
Coordinated Entry & Housing Navigation
Many communities use a coordinated system to help people access housing resources.
Coordinated Entry helps match people to shelter, transitional housing, or permanent housing.
An assessment may be required to determine eligibility and priority.
Wait times vary depending on availability.
Ask 211 how to access Coordinated Entry or housing navigation services in your area.
Kansas Housing Resources Corporation – Housing Partners Network
This state-level network includes housing stability programs, emergency shelter partners, and service referrals across Kansas — a starting point for coordinated housing access and navigation support.
This statewide directory lists reentry services in Kansas, including housing support, employment services, legal aid, and other resources that help people reintegrate after incarceration and find stable housing.
Street Outreach & Support Services
Street outreach teams may assist people living outdoors or in unsafe conditions.
Outreach workers may offer basic supplies, referrals, and safety checks.
Services are voluntary and focused on connection, not enforcement.
Availability varies by city and county.
Call 211 to learn about street outreach programs near you.
If you need a safe place to stay tonight, see Emergency Housing & Shelters.
If you are trying to prevent eviction or keep your current housing, see Rent Assistance.
Transitional & Temporary Housing – Kansas
Transitional & Temporary Housing – Kansas
Transitional and temporary housing programs in Kansas may help people who need more than a short stay but are not yet ready for permanent housing. These programs are often time-limited and focus on stability and next steps.
Transitional Housing
Transitional Housing
Transitional housing provides short- to medium-term housing with added support.
Programs may offer housing for weeks or months, depending on availability.
Some programs include case management, job help, or benefit enrollment.
Eligibility and openings vary by location and program focus.
Call 211 to ask about transitional housing options near you.
The Kansas PATH (Projects for Assistance in Transition from Homelessness) program funds services such as street outreach, case management, shelter referrals, and transitional support for people experiencing homelessness across the state.
KHRC’s Community Solutions network helps connect Kansans to emergency shelters, transitional housing, and rapid rehousing partners by county or region — a statewide access point for temporary housing resources.
Temporary Housing Options
Temporary Housing Options
Temporary housing may help during recovery from a crisis or while waiting for longer-term placement.
Options may include short-term placements, hotel vouchers, or partner programs.
Availability is often limited and may prioritize families, seniors, or people with disabilities.
Rules and length of stay vary.
Call 211 to find temporary housing resources in your area.
What to Expect at a Shelter
What to Expect at a Shelter
Shelters are designed to provide safety and short-term support, but rules and services can vary by location.
Check-in times and length of stay may be limited and vary by shelter.
Identification may be requested, but some shelters accept people without ID, especially in emergencies.
Personal belongings may be limited to what you can carry.
Shelters often have rules about curfews, quiet hours, and substances to keep everyone safe.
Some shelters provide meals, showers, or basic supplies, while others may offer referrals instead.
Programs may require an intake or assessment.
Wait times can change based on demand and funding.
Some Shelters only accept families
Some Shelters only accept men or only women
Some are on a first come first serve based
Some shelters are ran by churches and can have various other rules.
Shelters aim to reduce barriers and help people stay safe during difficult times.
If a shelter is full or not a good fit, staff or 211 may be able to help you find other options.
If you need a place to stay tonight, see Emergency Housing & Shelters.
If you are trying to prevent eviction or keep your current housing, see Rent Assistance.
What To Bring To The Shelter
What To Bring To The Shelter
You do not need to have everything to seek shelter. Bring what you can.
Identification or documents (if available), such as an ID or benefit cards
Medications and important medical supplies
Personal hygiene items, if you have them
Phone and charger, if available
Clothing or blankets, depending on the season
If you don’t have these items, you should still seek help—many shelters can assist without them.
Pets at Shelters
Pets at Shelters
Rules about pets vary by shelter, but options may still be available.
Some shelters allow pets, while others may only allow service animals.
If pets are not allowed inside, shelters may help connect you to pet-friendly shelters, foster programs, or temporary boarding.
During emergencies or extreme weather, temporary pet accommodations may be offered in some areas.
If you have pets:
Ask shelter staff about pet-friendly options.
Service Animals
Service Animals
Service animals are treated differently than pets.
Service animals are generally allowed in shelters, even if pets are not.
A service animal is trained to perform specific tasks for a disability.
Shelters should not require documentation for a service animal, though rules can vary by location.
If you have a service animal and are unsure about a shelter’s policy, call ahead or contact 211 for guidance and referrals.
If a shelter cannot accommodate your service animal, ask for help finding an alternative option.
Do not avoid seeking shelter because of a pet—help may still be available.
If You Are Turned Away or a Shelter Is Full
If You Are Turned Away or a Shelter Is Full
Shelters can fill quickly, but there may still be other options.
Ask shelter staff if they can refer you to another shelter or resource.
Call 211 to find other shelter openings, warming/cooling centers, or temporary housing options.
During extreme weather, additional emergency shelters may open temporarily.
If you feel unsafe where you are, seek help immediately through 211 or local emergency services.
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