Domestic violence is a devastating reality for many people in the Kansas City area. It is a serious and complex issue that can have a profound impact on the lives of victims, their children, and their families. If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, there are resources available to help.
In this blog, we will provide information about a variety of domestic violence resources available in Kansas City. We hope that this information will be helpful to anyone who is seeking help or support.
Some indicators of the experience of domestic violence might be:
- Threatens to hurt you or other people you care about
- Hits, kicks, punches, pushes, chokes, or uses physical force against you
- Criticizes or blames you for everything that goes wrong
- Humiliates you in front of other people
- Controls your access to money
- Controls the decision-making in your relationship
- Controls your time and actions
- Puts you down, calls you names, makes you feel as if you’re crazy
- Destroys your property or abuses your pets
- Threatens to hurt you or commit suicide if you leave
- Forces or coerces you to have sex when you don’t want to
(list provided by https://www.kcpd.org/crime/victim-resources/domestic-violence/)
Kansas City Metropolitan Domestic Violence Resources
You do not need to face this alone. Here are some local Kansas City resources available to you or a loved one.
Resources
- Hope House 816-461-HOPE (4673): Hope House is a nonprofit organization that provides a variety of services to victims of domestic violence, including shelter, counseling, and legal assistance.
- The Kansas City Anti-Violence Project: The Kansas City Anti-Violence Project is a nonprofit organization that provides a variety of services to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault, including counseling, legal assistance, and advocacy.
- The Missouri Coalition Against Domestic Violence: The Missouri Coalition Against Domestic Violence is a statewide organization that provides support, training, and advocacy for victims of domestic violence.
- Rose Brooks Center 816-861-6100: The Rose Brookes Center is a nonprofit organization that provides comprehensive services to victims of domestic violence, their children, and even their pets.
- Synergy House/Safe Haven 816-321-7050: A part of Synergy services, they offer crisis intervention, shelter, counseling, advocacy, and education.
- Newhouse 816-471-5800: Newhouse is an 88-bed facility giving safe housing and vital support services to domestic violence victims and their families.
Additional Resources
- Kansas City Police Department 816-468-5463: The Kansas City Police Department has a domestic violence unit that investigates domestic violence crimes and provides resources to victims.
- The Missouri Department of Social Services: The Missouri Department of Social Services provides various services to victims of domestic violence, including financial assistance, housing, and child care.
National Domestic Violence Resource
If you are out of the state of Missouri, you may access care and resources by utilizing the National Domestic Violence Hotline. This hotline is available 24/7.
National Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-799-SAFE (7233)
You may also text START to 88788
The National Domestic Violence Hotline website is also available to provide you with a brief survey to get you connected to resources local to you at www.thehotline.org.
Contacting any of these resources or even booking a free consultation or a therapy session with any of our clinicians at Heartland Therapy Connection is an effective start to bringing about the change you want in your life. A clinician may help you create an effective plan for your specific experience. We want you to live the life you desire to lead, and we would be honored to collaborate with you in your journey to justice. To learn more or get in touch with a clinician, visit our website, contact us at hello@heartlandtherapyconnection.com, or call us at 816-287-0252.
