Wichita Housing Logistics

Start with 2-1-1

Dial 2-1-1 (United Way of the Plains) for a real-time screen of open beds, current hours, and warm referrals. Treat the entries below as a map, not a schedule — confirm intake details before sending a household.

Crisis & emergency shelter

First-night beds and crisis intake for adults, families, and DV survivors.

Downtown Wichita
HumanKind Ministries — Inter-Faith Inn
Emergency shelter for families and single women; day shelter and case management.
North Wichita
Union Rescue Mission of Wichita
Emergency shelter and recovery programming for men.
Confidential location
Wichita Family Crisis Center
24/7 shelter and advocacy for survivors of domestic violence.
Central Wichita
Salvation Army Koch Family Center
Emergency shelter, meals, and case management for families.

Rent, utilities & housing stability

Keep a household in place or bridge the gap between assessment and placement.

Central Wichita
Catholic Charities of Wichita
Rental and utility assistance, case management, and financial coaching.
Central Wichita
Salvation Army Center of Hope
Rent, utility, and prescription assistance for households in crisis.
332 Riverview
City of Wichita Housing & Community Services
Public housing, Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8), and eligibility intake.
Wichita metro
Mennonite Housing Rehabilitation Services
Affordable housing development and homeowner repair programs.

Food & basic needs

Same-day meals and pantry referrals when cash is short.

Wichita warehouse + partner pantries
Kansas Food Bank
Regional food bank; connects to 250+ partner pantries across south-central Kansas.
Three Wichita locations
The Lord's Diner
Free hot evening meal every day of the year; no ID or sign-in required.
Central Wichita
HumanKind Food Ministry
Weekly pantry box with fresh and shelf-stable staples.

Health & behavioral health

Medical, mental health, and substance-use services on a sliding scale.

Multiple clinic sites
COMCARE of Sedgwick County
Community mental-health center: crisis, outpatient, and case management.
Multiple clinic sites
GraceMed Health Clinic
FQHC — medical, dental, behavioral, and pharmacy on a sliding scale.
North-central Wichita
HealthCore Clinic
FQHC primary care, behavioral health, and care coordination.
Central Wichita
Sedgwick County Substance Abuse Center
Assessment and outpatient substance-use treatment.

Legal, benefits & work

Fight an eviction, apply for benefits, or find a paycheck.

Central Wichita
Kansas Legal Services — Wichita
Civil legal aid: evictions, landlord disputes, benefits appeals, family law.
East Wichita
DCF Wichita Service Center
SNAP, TANF, child care assistance, and Medicaid applications.
Workforce Center on S. Main
Workforce Alliance of South Central Kansas
Job placement, training funds, and career coaching.

Transportation & accessibility

A placement only holds if the household can get there.

Citywide
Wichita Transit
Fixed-route bus service; reduced-fare passes available for qualifying riders.
Citywide (ADA)
Wichita Transit Paratransit
Curb-to-curb service for riders unable to use fixed-route buses.
Countywide
Sedgwick County Department on Aging
Senior transportation, meals, and in-home support referrals.