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A place to heal.

A path to hope.
How We Offer healing & Hope

A place to heal.

A path to hope.

At Shelter KC’s Women’s Center, women experiencing homelessness discover more than shelter — they find safety, support, and a fresh start.

Through recovery programs, life coaching, and compassionate care, women are empowered to heal from trauma, overcome addiction, and rebuild their lives with dignity and purpose.

Trauma-Informed Care

With the support of dedicated mentors, case managers, and life coaches, the Women’s Center prioritizes growth, healing, and recovery. Together, by the grace and power of God, we achieve more than we ever could alone.

Sisters of Recovery Program

Through life skills classes, one-on-one coaching, and spiritual guidance, women gain the tools needed for recovery, self-reliance, and long-term success.

Opportunities for Healing and Hope

Women come to us from extreme circumstances such as human trafficking, incarceration, and substance abuse, all seeking relief from suffering. It is our joy to serve each woman, treating her with dignity as she heals and takes steps toward freedom.

More than a shelter — a home

Opened in 2013, the Women’s Center is a residential recovery program for single women facing homelessness, addiction, and mental health challenges.

Here, every woman is welcomed with compassion, encouragement, and the belief that transformation is possible.

What Women Find Here:

  • Safe, stable housing
  • Recovery support
  • Spiritual encouragement
  • One-on-one mentoring
  • Life skills development
  • Community and accountability
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Recovery that changes lives

The Sisters of Recovery program helps women move from survival to stability through personalized support and practical tools for lasting change.

Program Highlights

  • Trauma-informed recovery care
  • Addiction recovery support
  • Relapse prevention training
  • Life coaching and mentoring
  • Leadership development
  • Faith-based discipleship classes

Women are equipped to rebuild confidence, restore relationships, and create a healthier future.

Practical Support for Long-Term Success

Healing involves more than temporary shelter. Shelter KC helps women build the foundation for independent living and long-term stability.

Support Services Include:

  • Case management
  • Housing assistance planning
  • Medicaid and ID assistance
  • Mental health resources
  • Financial planning guidance
  • Employment readiness and work therapy
  • Goal setting and accountability

Each woman receives individualized support designed to help her move forward with confidence.

Serving Women with Compassion & Dignity

Many women entering the program have survived:

  • Addiction
  • Childhood trauma
  • Human trafficking
  • Domestic violence
  • Incarceration
  • Mental health struggles

Shelter KC creates an environment where women can experience hope, healing, and restoration without judgment.

Take the next step

Ready to Take the First Step?

Women interested in joining the program can begin with a confidential screening and interview process.

Enrollment Process

  1. Complete an initial phone screening
  2. Participate in an intake assessment
  3. Receive admission decision within 24 hours

Contact Information

Women’s Center
2611 E. 11th Street
Kansas City, MO 64127
(816) 348-3287

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Hope Starts Here

Every woman deserves the opportunity to heal, grow, and rediscover her purpose. Shelter KC is committed to walking alongside women on that journey — one life at a time.