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Sedgwick County, KS — KS-502 (Wichita/Sedgwick County Continuum of Care)
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🎖️ Veteran Homeless Services
Wichita / Sedgwick County, KS
Robert J. Dole VA Medical Center — Homeless Programs
5500 E. Kellogg Dr., Wichita, KS 67218
Main: (316) 685-2221 — ask for the Homeless Veteran Care Coordinator or Health Care for Homeless Veterans (HCHV)
Services: outreach, HUD-VASH vouchers, case management, VA healthcare enrollment, and transitional housing referrals for veterans who are homeless or at risk. Social work staff available Mon–Fri.
Main: (316) 685-2221 — ask for the Homeless Veteran Care Coordinator or Health Care for Homeless Veterans (HCHV)
Services: outreach, HUD-VASH vouchers, case management, VA healthcare enrollment, and transitional housing referrals for veterans who are homeless or at risk. Social work staff available Mon–Fri.
United Way of the Plains 211 — Coordinated Entry
Call 211 or text your ZIP code to 898-211
Veterans are eligible for both VA housing programs and the local Continuum of Care (KS-502). 211 connects you to the Coalition to End Homelessness coordinated-entry assessment so you can be screened for both at once. Free, confidential, 24/7.
Veterans are eligible for both VA housing programs and the local Continuum of Care (KS-502). 211 connects you to the Coalition to End Homelessness coordinated-entry assessment so you can be screened for both at once. Free, confidential, 24/7.
Veterans Crisis Line
Call 988 and press 1 — free, confidential, 24/7.
National Call Center for Homeless Veterans: 1-877-424-3838
National Call Center for Homeless Veterans: 1-877-424-3838
Confidence: Verified — sourced from va.gov/wichita-health-care, wichita.gov,
and unitedwayplains.org. Phone numbers verified from .gov/.org sources. Last checked: June 2026.
🌱 Youth Homeless Services (24 & under)
Wichita / Sedgwick County, KS
Wichita Children's Home — CrossRoads Shelter
7271 E. 37th St. N., Wichita, KS 67226
(316) 684-6581
The community's only 24-hour low-barrier emergency shelter for youth ages 18–24 experiencing homelessness. Immediate help: food, hygiene supplies, showers, clothing, laundry, mail service, health care, WiFi and computers. The 30+ day program builds a plan toward stable housing, education, and employment.
(316) 684-6581
The community's only 24-hour low-barrier emergency shelter for youth ages 18–24 experiencing homelessness. Immediate help: food, hygiene supplies, showers, clothing, laundry, mail service, health care, WiFi and computers. The 30+ day program builds a plan toward stable housing, education, and employment.
Wichita Children's Home — Youth Crisis Hotline & Safe Place
If you are 24 or under and need help now: call (316) 262-HOME
(316-262-4663).
Safe Place: text the word SAFE and your location to 44357, or walk into any area QuikTrip (a designated Safe Place site) and ask staff to call for you.
Safe Place: text the word SAFE and your location to 44357, or walk into any area QuikTrip (a designated Safe Place site) and ask staff to call for you.
United Way of the Plains 211 — After-Hours Backstop
Call or text 211 (or text your ZIP to 898-211) — 24/7. For shelter
referrals and youth services across Sedgwick County when other access points are closed.
Confidence: Verified — sourced from wch.org and unitedwayplains.org.
CrossRoads is the sole dedicated 18–24 youth shelter in KS-502 as of June 2026.
Last checked: June 2026.
👨👩👧 Family Shelter & Services
Wichita / Sedgwick County, KS
HumanKind Ministries — The Inn
320 E. Central Ave., Wichita, KS 67202
(316) 264-8051
A 60-bed, 24-hour shelter providing beds, meals, clothing, and basic essentials to individuals and families. Beds are first come, first served — call ahead to confirm availability. Typical stay is 30–90 days with case management toward permanent housing.
(316) 264-8051
A 60-bed, 24-hour shelter providing beds, meals, clothing, and basic essentials to individuals and families. Beds are first come, first served — call ahead to confirm availability. Typical stay is 30–90 days with case management toward permanent housing.
The Salvation Army — South Central Area Command
350 N. Market St., Wichita, KS 67202
(316) 263-2769
Emergency shelter and homeless services for single women, couples, and families, plus meals and case management. Call for current intake hours and bed availability.
(316) 263-2769
Emergency shelter and homeless services for single women, couples, and families, plus meals and case management. Call for current intake hours and bed availability.
Wichita Family Crisis Center — Domestic Violence Shelter
24-hour confidential hotline: (316) 267-SAFE / 267-7233
Outreach & support groups: (316) 263-2313
If you or your children are fleeing domestic violence, call the hotline first. The center (formerly the YWCA) maintains a confidential emergency shelter with crisis intervention, safety planning, and advocacy. Free and available to all.
Outreach & support groups: (316) 263-2313
If you or your children are fleeing domestic violence, call the hotline first. The center (formerly the YWCA) maintains a confidential emergency shelter with crisis intervention, safety planning, and advocacy. Free and available to all.
United Way of the Plains 211 — Coordinated Entry
Call or text 211 (text your ZIP to 898-211) — 24/7. Your first call for
family shelter and the coordinated-entry assessment that connects households to rapid
re-housing and permanent housing in KS-502.
Confidence: Verified — sourced from humankindwichita.org,
salvationarmyusa.org, wichitafamilycrisiscenter.org, and unitedwayplains.org. Shelter capacity
is first come, first served and may vary. Last checked: June 2026.
🏠 Permanent Supportive Housing
Chronically Homeless — Wichita / Sedgwick County, KS
United Way of the Plains 211 — Coordinated Entry (Required First Step)
Permanent supportive housing in KS-502 is accessed through the Coalition to End Homelessness
coordinated-entry system. You must be assessed to be placed on the housing
referral list.
Start here: call 211 or text your ZIP to 898-211. A 211 specialist will ask about your situation and route you to a housing navigator. Providers meet weekly to ensure every assessed household has a housing plan.
Start here: call 211 or text your ZIP to 898-211. A 211 specialist will ask about your situation and route you to a housing navigator. Providers meet weekly to ensure every assessed household has a housing plan.
City of Wichita — Housing First Program
(316) 462-3724 (Shelly Haupt, Housing & Community Services)
Provides rent and utility assistance plus case management to place chronically homeless individuals into permanent rental housing. Uses HUD's chronic-homelessness definition (a disabling condition and homeless for a year or in four-plus episodes over three years). Participants meet weekly with a case manager and contribute up to 30% of income toward rent.
Provides rent and utility assistance plus case management to place chronically homeless individuals into permanent rental housing. Uses HUD's chronic-homelessness definition (a disabling condition and homeless for a year or in four-plus episodes over three years). Participants meet weekly with a case manager and contribute up to 30% of income toward rent.
HumanKind Ministries — The Inn (Shelter While You Wait)
320 E. Central Ave., Wichita, KS 67202 · (316) 264-8051
24-hour emergency shelter with case management to keep you safe and connected while you await a housing placement. Beds first come, first served — call ahead.
24-hour emergency shelter with case management to keep you safe and connected while you await a housing placement. Beds first come, first served — call ahead.
988 — Mental Health & Crisis Support
Call or text 988 — free, 24/7. If a behavioral health condition is part
of your situation, 988 can connect you to Sedgwick County COMCARE crisis services, which also
support disability-benefit (SOAR) and treatment access tied to supportive housing.
Confidence: Research — sourced from wichita.gov/homelessness-programs and
unitedwayplains.org. PSH placements are waitlisted; coordinated-entry assessment is required
before any referral. Last checked: June 2026.
🚪 Emergency Shelter — Single Adults
Wichita / Sedgwick County, KS
HumanKind Ministries — The Inn
320 E. Central Ave., Wichita, KS 67202
(316) 264-8051
60-bed, 24-hour shelter for individuals and families — beds, meals, clothing, and basic essentials. First come, first served; call ahead to confirm availability. Case management supports the path to permanent housing.
(316) 264-8051
60-bed, 24-hour shelter for individuals and families — beds, meals, clothing, and basic essentials. First come, first served; call ahead to confirm availability. Case management supports the path to permanent housing.
The Salvation Army — South Central Area Command
350 N. Market St., Wichita, KS 67202
(316) 263-2769
Emergency homeless services for single women, couples, and families. Call for current intake hours and bed availability.
(316) 263-2769
Emergency homeless services for single women, couples, and families. Call for current intake hours and bed availability.
United Methodist Open Door — Homeless Resource Center (Daytime)
402 E. 2nd St. N., Wichita, KS 67202
(316) 265-9371 — Mon–Fri 7:30am–4:00pm
A daytime drop-in center for homeless adults and families: showers, mail, restrooms, case management, and referrals. A good place to get connected during the day when overnight shelters are closed.
(316) 265-9371 — Mon–Fri 7:30am–4:00pm
A daytime drop-in center for homeless adults and families: showers, mail, restrooms, case management, and referrals. A good place to get connected during the day when overnight shelters are closed.
The Lord's Diner — Free Meals
520 N. Broadway St., Wichita, KS 67214
(316) 266-4966
Free dinner every Mon–Sat, 5:30–7:30pm, and free lunch Mon–Fri, 10am–2pm. Everyone is welcome — no questions asked, no ID required.
(316) 266-4966
Free dinner every Mon–Sat, 5:30–7:30pm, and free lunch Mon–Fri, 10am–2pm. Everyone is welcome — no questions asked, no ID required.
Hunter Health & GraceMed — Health Care for Everyone
Hunter Health (Federally Qualified Health Center): (316) 262-2415 —
medical, dental, and behavioral health regardless of ability to pay.
GraceMed runs a Homeless Healthcare Outreach program (medical, dental, podiatry, behavioral health, vision, pharmacy) at shelters and outreach sites. Ask any shelter or 211 to connect you.
GraceMed runs a Homeless Healthcare Outreach program (medical, dental, podiatry, behavioral health, vision, pharmacy) at shelters and outreach sites. Ask any shelter or 211 to connect you.
United Way of the Plains 211 — After-Hours Backstop
Call or text 211 (text your ZIP to 898-211) — 24/7, multilingual. For
shelter options, food, and community services when shelters are full or closed.
Confidence: Verified — sourced from humankindwichita.org,
salvationarmyusa.org, umopendoor.org, thelordsdiner.org, hunterhealth.org, gracemed.org, and
unitedwayplains.org. Shelter capacity is first come, first served and may vary seasonally.
Last checked: June 2026.