Affordable Housing Solutions
Kim Wilson Housing
Proudly serving Kansas City for over 70 years.
Housing Support Services
If you or someone you know is experiencing homelessness or housing instability in Wyandotte County, we’re here to help. Getting started is simple: reach out to our team directly, or get referred through a partner agency. From your first connection, we’ll work with you to understand your current situation and identify the best housing solution for your needs, whether that’s emergency shelter, rental assistance, or long-term support.
The Frank Williams Outreach Center is our daytime drop-in center for individuals experiencing homelessness. It’s a place to rest, recharge, and access essential resources. Guests can do laundry, take a shower, use the phone or computer, receive mail, and pick up basic supplies. Our team is available on-site to help connect you with housing services, mental health support, and other community resources.
Our rapid rehousing program is designed to move individuals and families from homelessness into permanent housing quickly. We help locate and secure affordable rental units, provide short-term rental assistance, and offer supportive services like budgeting, employment referrals, and tenant education. Our goal is to help people stabilize quickly and transition into long-term housing independence. Participants must be referred through the local Continuum of Care.
Beacon Homes, our permanent supportive housing (PSH) program, provides long-term housing for individuals experiencing chronic homelessness who have ongoing health or behavioral needs. This program combines affordable housing with personalized support services such as case management, mental health care coordination, and life skills training. Housing units are scattered throughout Wyandotte County and have no time limits, so long as lease terms are followed. Participants must be referred through the local Continuum of Care.
Our homeless outreach team works in the community to meet people where they are. We visit encampments, shelters, and public spaces to connect with individuals experiencing homelessness and offer immediate support. Whether it’s help accessing shelter, applying for benefits, or beginning the path toward permanent housing, our outreach specialists focus on building trust and opening the doors to safety and stability.
Kim Wilson Housing’s mission is to restore hope and dignity through affordable housing solutions in Kansas. Our team is determined to live our values: working collaboratively to rebuild our community where innovative practices create the permanent, quality housing that forms the foundation of health and prosperity.
Our primary focus is fostering recovery and resilience through safe, stable housing.
Restoring hope and dignity through housing.
We believe housing is the foundation for good health.
We believe a safe home fosters greater community connection.
We believe housing opens the door to personal growth, independence, and self-sufficiency.
We believe each person’s housing journey is unique and requires a personalized approach to meet diverse needs.
We believe investing in housing is not only compassionate but also the most effective way to break the cycle of homelessness.
Wyandot BHN is a nonprofit network serving Wyandotte County and beyond. We provide comprehensive behavioral health and support services to improve the well-being of individuals and families. Our network includes mental health therapy, case management, crisis intervention, housing assistance, and specialized programs. Each service is built to foster recovery and resilience in our community.
Case Management
Our case managers connect clients to resources and services like housing, healthcare, and benefits, creating a coordinated care plan for long-term stability.
Substance Use Treatment
We offer medication-assisted treatment, counseling, and recovery support designed to help individuals overcome addiction and maintain sobriety.
Therapy Services
Individual, family, and group therapy are available to address mental health needs and promote healing and growth.
Justice-Involved Services
Specialized support helps those with involvement in the legal system access behavioral health services and community reintegration resources.
Community Partners
Our previous and current partners include:
Non-Profit Housing and Service Providers
- Wyandot Center
- PACES
- Giving the Basics
Health and Wellness Organizations
- Health Forward Foundation
- Truman Medical Center
- Kansas Health Foundation
Local and State Government Agencies
- Missouri Department of Mental Health
- Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services
- Kansas City, Kansas Housing Authority
- Kansas Housing Resources Corporation
- Greater Kansas City Coalition to End Homelessness
- Unified Government of Wyandotte County and Kansas City, Ks.
- Greater Kansas City Community Foundation
Board:
Rosemary Podrebarac, Chairperson
Frank Piper, Vice Chairperson
Johnny Johntz, Secretary/Treasurer
Brenda Adams, Board Member
Dustin Hardison, Board Member
Joseph Lalli, Board Member
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Working Together to End Homelessness
Kim Wilson Housing was founded with the vision of ending homelessness through innovative, person-centered, affordable housing solutions in Kansas. Over the years, we have grown into a trusted community resource, helping thousands of individuals and families secure safe, stable homes that support lasting recovery and well-being.
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Whether you’re navigating recovery or just need someone to talk to—we’re here with the right support.