How to find assistance for the homeless in Atchison County
- projectatchison
- Feb 12, 2023
- 1 min read
After discussions with many service providers at our Stop, Collaborate, & Listen events we have created a list of resources to share with the community.
If you need help with permanent housing please see the information below. If you or someone you know is lacking stable, safe, and adequate housing and needs immediate help outside of normal business hours please contact the Atchison police dispatch (913-367-4323). They will assess the situation and get in touch with the appropriate resources.
Salvation Army
Services:
Assistance in housing placement or resource referrals.
Transportation to out of town shelters (24 hours).
Homeless needs (including blankets, food, etc.)
Contact:
Kim Bottorff
913-367-1207
For emergencies after hours call the police department and they will contact Kim.
NEK-CAP - Northeast Kansas
Services:
Add individuals to the regional waitlist.
Rental deposits, utility deposits, and rent assistance.
Contacts:
Betty Kane (ekane@nekcap.org)
Bailey Buttron (bbuttron@nekcap.org)
Brandi Folsom (bfolsom@nekcap.org)
913-367-7114 (extensions 6, 1 and 4),
Website: https://www.nekcap.org/
Atchison Community Health Clinic
Services:
medical care
behavioral health and dental care
Contact:
913-367-4879
Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas (Atchison)
Services:
pantry
weekly transition bags
hot water for transition clients
mats for transition clients
resource lists
case management
housing screening
rent and utility assistance
employment services (job placement, job readiness classes)
financial education
pregnancy counseling
adoption program.
Contact:
Josh Taff
913-367-5070
Atchison Housing Authority
Services:
Public housing and Section 8 vouchers.
Apply in person at 103 S. 7th Street or online at www.atchisonhousing.org
Contact:
Susan Galloway or Beth Linnville
913-367-3323
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