If you or a woman you know is experiencing domestic violence in Kansas, there are a variety of resources available that provide confidential support, legal assistance, and shelter. Here’s a list of key resources: --- ### **1. Kansas Crisis Hotline** - **Phone**: **1-888-END-ABUSE** (1-888-363-2287) - Available 24/7 to provide confidential support, safety planning, and referrals to local shelters and programs. --- ### **2. National Domestic Violence Hotline** - **Phone**: **1-800-799-SAFE** (1-800-799-7233) - **Text**: Text "START" to **88788** - Website: [thehotline.org](https://www.thehotline.org/) - Offers confidential, free assistance for women facing domestic violence, including safety planning and local referrals. --- ### **3. Kansas Coalition Against Sexual and Domestic Violence (KCSDV)** - Provides a network of domestic violence programs and shelters across Kansas. Services include advocacy, counseling, and safe housing. - Website: [KCSDV](https://www.kcsdv.org/) - Phone: **1-785-232-9784** - Use the [KCSDV Directory](https://www.kcsdv.org/find-help/) to locate services near you. --- ### **4. Local Domestic Violence Shelters** - Shelters across Kansas offer emergency housing, counseling, legal advocacy, and support services for women and their children. - Use the [DomesticShelters.org Directory](https://www.domesticshelters.org/) to find local shelters and services. --- ### **5. Kansas Legal Services (KLS)** - Provides free or low-cost legal assistance for women dealing with domestic violence, including help with protective orders, custody, and divorce. - Website: [Kansas Legal Services](https://www.kansaslegalservices.org/) - Phone: **1-800-723-6953** --- ### **6. Faith-Based and Community Organizations** - Many faith-based groups and nonprofits offer support for women experiencing domestic violence, including counseling and housing assistance. --- ### **7. Counseling and Support Groups** - Many domestic violence programs provide free or low-cost counseling and support groups for survivors of abuse. Contact your local domestic violence organization for details. --- ### **8. Police and Law Enforcement** - In an emergency, call **911**. - Local law enforcement can assist with protective orders and ensure immediate safety. --- ### **9. Financial Assistance** - Programs like the **Kansas Department for Children and Families (DCF)** may offer emergency financial aid for women fleeing domestic violence. - Website: [DCF Services](https://www.dcf.ks.gov/) --- ### **10. Additional Resources** - **StrongHearts Native Helpline**: A culturally appropriate helpline for Native American women experiencing domestic violence. - **Phone**: **1-844-7NATIVE** (1-844-762-8483) - **YWCA of Northeast Kansas**: Offers comprehensive domestic violence services, including safe housing, advocacy, and counseling. - Website: [YWCA NE Kansas](https://www.ywcaneks.org/) - Phone: **1-785-354-7927** --- If you need help finding a specific service, creating a safety plan, or connecting to a local resource, let me know, and I can assist further.