Short-Term Emergency Homeless Shelter

Our 60+ bed shelter provides a safe haven for men in Kansas City every night of the year. Considered one of the safest shelters in the city, we are committed to treating every man who walks through our doors with dignity and respect.

Our nightly services include:

  • A bed with an antibacterial mattress, pillow, sheets, and blanket
  • Showers and hygiene supplies
  • Nutritious, well-balanced meals served family-style in our dining room
  • Chapel services for spiritual support
  • One-on-one counseling & chaplaincy services
  • Clothing
  • Laundry services
  • Medical referrals for healthcare needs

There is HOPE for all who enter here.

"There is HOPE for all who enter here" sign on the Shelter KC door

Shelter Launch

Shelter KC offers homeless men two weeks of consecutive emergency shelter. After that, they are encouraged to join the Shelter Launch program. This program connects shelter guests with a life coach to create a launch plan with the resources they need to obtain independent housing, including: physical, mental, and spiritual health, finances, legal issues, job search, and housing search.

Renew Mental Health Center

Overnight guests experiencing mental health needs may stay in the Renew Mental Health Center and have access to supportive services. The Renew Center includes 14 beds, a living room area, bathroom facilities, and a meeting space for partner agencies to facilitate mental health care services. The space is separate from other overnight guests and is designated with Trauma-Informed Design principles for secure and therapeutic services. Once a guest is stable, they are encouraged to join our Shelter Launch or Recovery programs or move into safe housing.

Respite Center

The Respite Center provides six beds for guests needing short-term stays after a medical procedure. The one and two-person bedrooms and community areas are adjacent to ADA-compliant bathroom and shower facilities. This space allows individuals to rest and recover with dignity and appropriate accommodations during their stay at the shelter. Guests are encouraged to join our Shelter Launch or Recovery programs or move into safe housing once they are healed.

Long-Term Recovery Program

Shelter KC offers the Christian Community of Recovery (C-COR) program for men in our emergency overnight homeless shelter who are battling life-controlling addictions. C-COR provides a trust-and responsibility-based recovery environment, guiding participants toward a committed and sober life in Jesus Christ.

The program includes:

  • A supportive community

  • Classroom instruction

  • Pastoral counseling

  • Work therapy

  • Recovery groups

  • Case management

Through these resources, participants are equipped to transition into a healthy and sustainable Christian life.

Learn more about the C-COR program offered at Shelter KC's Men's Center.