help is here for you

Asking for help can be your greatest strength.

If you or anyone you know is experiencing domestic violence  . . . help is here.
Go to a safe place and call our hotline. Advocates are on call 24/7 to speak with you.

Do not be afraid to make the call. Help is here. 

You are worthy. You are brave. You matter. 

Other numbers to know: 

• (816) HOTLINE | KC Metro Hotline
• (816) 531-0233 | MOCSA (Metropolitan Organization to Counter Sexual Assault)
• (816) 561-0550 | Kansas City Anti-Violence Project
• 1-800-392-3738 | Child Abuse Hotline
• 1-800-392-0210 | Elder Abuse Hotline
• 1-800-799-7233 or 1-800-787-3224 (TTY) | National Domestic Violence Hotline
• 1-866-331-9474 or 1-866-331-8453 (TTY) | National Teen Dating Abuse Helpline

You can also TEXT START to 88788 to use the National Domestic Violence Hotline’s text feature. (Visit their privacy policy for more info, message and data rates may apply. Text STOP to opt out.)

CHAT with virtual AI assistants like Ruth from thehotline.org or Hope Chat from domesticshelters.org, for quick answers to your FAQs.

BE AWARE: Computer use can be monitored by an abuser. If you believe that are on an unsafe computer, please move to a safer computer or call our hotline at (816) 471-5800.