Immediate Emergency Assistance

Here are critical resources for immediate help in Kansas City. If you or someone you know is in need, please reach out right away.

Emergency Services (Police, Fire, Medical)

For life-threatening situations, call the number below:

  • Dial 911 – For all emergencies including police, fire, and medical help.

Police & Law Enforcement

For non-emergency police inquiries in Kansas City:

  • Kansas City, MO Police: 816-234-5111
  • Kansas City, KS Police: 913-596-3000

Medical & Health Emergencies

For immediate medical care, please contact the following:

  • Dial 911 for any medical emergencies.
  • Children's Mercy Hospital (ER): 816-234-3000

Autism Emergency Resources

For families with autistic children in crisis:

  • Children's Mercy Autism Crisis Line: 816-234-3000
  • Missouri Autism Mobile Crisis: 1-833-441-2240

Emergency Shelters & Housing

For immediate housing assistance or shelter, contact these services:

  • The Salvation Army Shelter: 816-472-0800
  • Hope Faith Ministries Shelter: 816-471-4673

Crisis Helplines

For mental health or emotional crises, these resources are available:

  • National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 988 (24/7)
  • Kansas City Crisis Text Line: Text "HELLO" to 741741

Domestic Violence Crisis Hotline

For individuals in danger of domestic violence:

  • National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233