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Immediate Help When Survivors Need Crisis Support and Emergency Shelter Survivors of domestic violence who are seeking immediate safety can access Newhouse’s 24/7 crisis hotline for safety planning, emergency shelter, outreach support, and community resources. When someone is experiencing escalating violence, threats, or signs of abusive relationships, Newhouse provides a safe, confidential environment where survivors …

When someone reaches out to Newhouse, they are taking a powerful step toward breaking the generational cycle of abuse. We’re on a mission to help everyone recognize the early warning signs of abuse so they can achieve safety, stability, and whole‑person healing. If you feel that you are in an abusive situation, get help from …

Reaching out to Newhouse is a courageous step toward breaking the generational cycle of abuse. Survivors at Newhouse find more than emergency help… they discover a community dedicated to healing and long-term recovery. Since 1971, Newhouse has been a Kansas City lifeline, growing into the region’s first domestic violence shelter and ecosystem of services. Therapy …

Newhouse launches ‘Fathers for Change’ program to address domestic violence through early intervention Early intervention is key in preventing domestic violence. That’s why Newhouse has launched our “Fathers for Change” program to address violence. KSHB 41 News reporter La’Nita Brooks spoke with Courtney Thomas, President & CEO, and Ryan Dupree, Chief Impact Officer and Fathers …

When parents and caregivers contact Newhouse, they are seeking safety and breaking the cycle of abuse. Survivors looking for “family shelters in Kansas City” can find protection and a deeper, trauma-informed community dedicated to helping children heal at Newhouse. For over 50 years, Newhouse, Kansas City’s first domestic violence shelter, has provided safety and healing …

If you or a loved one need help escaping a domestic violence situation, Newhouse is there for you. We offer immediate safety, compassionate intake, and a full ecosystem of services to support you. This guide explains what to expect and how Newhouse supports survivors every step of the way. What happens when you first arrive …

Seeking Help Is the First Step Toward Breaking the Cycle of Abuse Newhouse has served the Kansas City community for more than 50 years, offering a foundation of safety, comfort, and hope. Today, Newhouse stands as a catalyst for whole-person healing, providing an ecosystem of transformative services that help survivors of domestic violence rise beyond …

On average, the hotline at Newhouse, one of Kansas City’s domestic violence shelters, rings 43 times a day.
Many of those callers are looking for the same thing: a safe bed. And during a year where local authorities are dealing with a significant rise in domestic violence homicides and an increase in the severity of abuse reported, these beds are even more critical.

Kansas City faces a surge in domestic violence-related homicides. As of April 7, 2025, 12 lives have been lost to domestic violence—matching the total number of DV-related homicides in all of 2024. It’s only April. This spike in violence has catalyzed community leaders, survivors, and service providers to speak out and shine a spotlight on …

June 26, 2023 Read about the Newhouse Summer Camp, one family’s story, and the growing needs of children facing domestic abuse As the number of kids at Newhouse continues to climb, so does the opportunity to break the cycle of domestic violence. One way we can reach kids is our 10-week summer camp, where kids …