Connections

For anyone who is navigating a difficult situation, the ability to connect with others for support, advocacy, and assistance is vital.

On-Campus Connections for Support/Advocacy
On-Campus Connections for Survivors/Victims of Sexual Misconduct
Connections Beyond Campus for Support/Advocacy
Connections Beyond Campus for Survivors/Victims of Sexual Misconduct
On-Campus Connections for Assistance
Connections Beyond Campus for Assistance
Opportunities for Help – Unhealthy Relationship Behaviors

On-Campus Connections for Support/Advocacy

Counseling Services provides students psychological, crisis, and risk consultation.

Community Counseling and Assessment Services offers a professional setting with full-service expertise provided by UMKC graduate students under the supervision of the Counseling and Educational Psychology Faculty. All counseling is strictly confidential and tailored to meet the specific needs of each client.

Faculty/Staff Ombuds provide employees with independent, neutral, confidential, and informal consultation.

LGBTQIA+ Programs envisions a campus which celebrates, develops, supports, and critically engages LGBTQIA+ students, faculty, staff, and community members.

Multicultural Student Affairs was established at UMKC in 1988. Their mission is to aid in retention and the overall campus experience for all UMKC students. 

Student-Athlete Support Services provides a variety of educational support to ensure student-athletes acquire the tools to meet their academic, professional and personal goals. 

Veterans Support Services is dedicated to helping military-affiliated students thrive on campus and in the community.  The office features the At Ease Zone, which serves to provide military-affiliated students a place to study, socialize, and connect with staff and each other.

Women’s Center advocates, educates, and provides support services that aid in the advancement of gender equity both within the UMKC campus and throughout the greater Kansas City community.

Campus Recreation is dedicated to helping develop the whole student and teaching students how to care for their health and well-being far beyond their time at UMKC.

On-Campus Connections for Survivors/Victims of Sexual Misconduct

RISE: Resources, Intervention, Support, & Education assists any member of the campus community with basic crisis intervention and on-going case management and advocacy as needed for survivors/victims of sexual misconduct, sexual violence, relationship abuse, and stalking. RISE also provides support for family members, friends, and colleagues of survivors/victims. 

UMKC Police Department promotes a safe and orderly learning environment and enhanced quality of life with a reduction of crime, social disorder and fear of crime.

Connections Beyond Campus for Support/Advocacy

988 Lifeline: At the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, they understand that life’s challenges can sometimes be difficult. Whether you’re facing mental health struggles, emotional distress, alcohol or drug use concerns, or just need someone to talk to, their caring counselors are here for you. Call or text 988 from your phone, or visit them online to chat. 

Kansas City Police Department’s Victim Resources provides information for violent crime victims and their families.

Kansas City Victim Assistance Unit provides crisis intervention, referrals to support services, and information regarding victim rights, compensation, and the criminal justice system to any victim, witness, family member or survivor of a violent crime who has suffered physical, psychological or economic harm as a direct result of a criminal offense.

Trevor Project offers trained counselors serving LGBTQ youth under 25 via phone, instant messaging, and text.

LGBT National Help Center connects individuals with resources locally, nationally, and internationally, and offers support, acceptance, and affirmation. Access these services through hotlines, online chat programs, email services and publicly-accessible online database of resources. Services are always free and confidential.

Victim Connect is a referral helpline where victims can learn about their rights and options confidentially, anonymously, and compassionately. Victim Assistance Specialists are available to discuss concerns and questions in a nonjudgmental, compassionate environment, to connect victims with information and resources, and to provide guidance on next steps.

Disaster Distress Helpline provides 24/7, 365-day-a-year crisis counseling and support to people experiencing emotional distress related to natural or human-caused disasters. 

NAMI Helpline is a free, confidential nationwide service that provides one-on-one emotional support, mental health information and resources needed to tackle tough challenges that you, your family or friends are facing.

7 Cups is an on-demand emotional health service and online therapy provider. They utilize bridging technology to anonymously and securely connect real people to real listeners in one-on-one chat.

Connections Beyond Campus for Survivors/Victims of Sexual Misconduct

Missouri Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence provides a map of Missouri linking to services across the state, region by region. 

Metropolitan Organization Countering Sexual Assault exists to improve the lives of those impacted by sexual abuse and assault and to prevent sexual violence in our community.  Call (816) 531-0233 or (913) 642-0233 for their crisis line or visit online to learn more about their victim advocacy services, counseling, or support groups. 

Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner Programs:  Resource list of area hospitals providing SANE services following a sexual assault. If you go to a hospital in the greater Kansas City area after experiencing sexual assault, a MOCSA advocate will arrive to provide support, bring information about services, and a change of clothing.

KC Area Domestic Violence Shelters: Call to obtain information free of charge on housing, financial aid, medical aid, counseling services and shelters. 816-HOTLINE or 816-468-5463

Newhouse KC Shelter: Services include an at-risk call hotline; safe shelter in a caring environment with meals, clothing, and other immediate care needs; and holistic programming to help break the cycle of violence. Located in northeast Kansas City. (816) 471-5800

Rose Brooks Center: Services available for individuals and their pets, including emergency shelter, advocacy, therapy, safety planning, finding a home, and connecting with community resources for health, legal, and financial needs. Located in south Kansas City. (816) 861-6100

Hope House: Provides safe refuge and supportive services that educate and empower those impacted by domestic violence. Located in eastern Jackson County. (816) 461-HOPE or (816) 461-4673

Safe at Home helps survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, rape, human trafficking, stalking, or other crimes who fear future harm in their efforts to stay safe by providing a designated address to use when creating new public records. These services help keep survivors’ confidential addresses out of the hands of their assailants.

Synergy Services Domestic Violence Hotline: Provides emergency shelter and comprehensive physical and mental health services to trauma survivors, as well as supportive services to families in crisis in an effort to prevent violence. 816-321-7050 or 800-491-1114

StrongHearts Native Helpline is a domestic violence and dating violence helpline for American Indians and Alaska Natives, offering culturally appropriate support via phone and online chat.

National Sexual Assault Hotline: RAINN is dedicated to providing appropriate and sensitive support to every survivor of sexual violence. No two survivors have the same experience, and RAINN strives to provide services and information that respect these differences. (800) 656-HOPE or (800) 656-4673; online chat is also available [para español, haga clic aquí]

National Domestic Violence Hotline: Operating around the clock, seven days a week, confidential and free of cost, the Hotline provides lifesaving tools and immediate support to enable victims to find safety and live lives free of abuse. (800) 799-SAFE or (800) 799-7233

Safe Helpline: A hotline for members of the Department of Defense/military community affected by sexual assault. Safe Helpline is a completely anonymous, confidential, 24/7, specialized service providing help and information anytime, anywhere. A Safe Helpline user can access one-on-one support, peer-to-peer support, information, resources and self-care exercises 24/7 to aid in their recovery. (877) 995-5247

1in6: Offering a wide range of information and services for men with histories of unwanted or abusive sexual experiences, and anyone who cares about them. 24/7 online chat

MaleSurvivor: Dedicated to providing personalized support for men at every stage of the healing process. They facilitate dialogue among survivors, as well as between survivors and professional therapists, on their online forums like a moderated discussion board, online 24/7 chat and at in-person events. 24/7 online chat

Child-Help USA: Crisis line assists both child and adult survivors of abuse, including sexual abuse. The hotline, staffed by mental health professionals, also provides treatment referrals. 800-4-A-CHILD or 800-422-4453; text 800-422-4453; online chat also available

On-Campus Connections for Assistance

UMKC Mediation Services provides employees a trained mediator to assist in the resolution of workplace conflict.

Accessibility – Services – Roo Wellness helps students with documented disabilities secure the support they need to succeed academically at UMKC.

  • Disability services for employees are provided through HR and the Office of Equity & Title IX – visit Disability Access for more information.

Academic Support & Mentoring provides tutoring to all UMKC students.

The Dr. Raj Bala Agrawal Care Center provides food assistance to Roos in need.

Connections Beyond Campus for Assistance

Able Hands Interpreting Services provides highly qualified, dependable, and professional Sign Language interpreters with a small business feel.  

Bridging the Gap Interpreting provides language services in over 60 languages in the Kansas City area.

The Whole Person provides services to people with disabilities and their families and strives to help them identify and implement resources appropriate to their situation.

University Health LGBTQ Clinic: The University Health LGBTQ Specialty Clinic strives to provide a compassionate, welcoming environment where you can get the support and care you need. Providers from five disciplines collaborate to provide top-quality, gender-affirming care to LGBTQ patients.

Orders of Protection allow individuals to file for temporary or full protection orders for adults and For forms, click on the appropriate link: Missouri or Kansas.

Self-Help Law Clinic at the UMKC Leon E. Bloch Law Library provides limited scope representation to individuals seeking legal assistance. 

Legal Aid of Western Missouri provides free civil (non-criminal) legal assistance to people who need it most and can afford it least. 

Kansas Legal Services helps low-income Kansans meet their basic needs through the provision of important legal and mediation services.

Missouri Bar Lawyer Search assists in finding an attorney; you can find a list of lawyers who have indicated that they are accepting new clients in various areas of the law.

LegalMatch matches you with highly rated, licensed lawyers near you — for free. Over seven million people and businesses have posted cases on LegalMatch.

National Crime Victim Bar Association is the nation’s first professional association of attorneys and expert witnesses dedicated to helping victims seek justice through the civil system.

Missouri Victim Automated Notification System is a fully automated information notification system that immediately notifies registered users upon a change in an offender’s incarceration and/or court status. MOVANS will notify you if an offender is in custody in a county jail or the Missouri Department of Corrections and will provide you with other important custody information. This system also provides important information regarding upcoming court events and any change involving those hearings.

Opportunities for Help – Unhealthy Relationship Behaviors