Assistance and Provider Pathways
Direct navigation separating immediate housing crisis resources for individuals and families from administrative HMIS and Coordinated Entry systems for regional service providers.
Metro Walk-In Access Centers
Available Crisis Services
- Immediate emergency shelter bed placement coordination
- Severe weather warming & cooling site activation updates
- Youth, domestic violence, and family-specific rapid triage
- Homelessness prevention and critical eviction diversion aid
Technical & Compliance Infrastructure
Provider Workflows & Resources
- HMIS technical user provisioning, security licensing & audits
- Coordinated Entry System (CES) regional prioritization queue
- HUD NOFO compliance, data quality reporting & system metrics
- Monthly CoC provider network coordination & casework trainings
Unsure which pathway fits your organizational or personal need?
Our Continuum of Care team will route you directly to the correct coordinator or housing program.
How Coordinated Entry Works
Greater Kansas City uses a single, centralized process to assess needs, prioritize vulnerable households, and connect people to supportive housing quickly and equitably.
Coordinated Intake & Triage
Immediate Safety & Access Point Contact
Process Overview
Connect with a designated regional access point across the Greater Kansas City metro. A trained navigator checks immediate safety, addresses emergency shelter needs, and initiates your intake profile in HMIS.
Key Milestones & Activities
- 1Immediate emergency shelter and crisis triage screening
- 2Diversion exploration to identify safe staying options with family or friends
- 3Consent for regional data sharing across partner providers
Helpful Documents
- Photo ID (if available, not required for initial triage)
- Basic contact information or safe message location
- Household composition details
* Lack of immediate documentation will never disqualify you from initial emergency intake and triage.
Call regional intake at (816) 421-4640 or visit a walk-in access center
Frequently Asked Questions About Coordinated Entry
Clear answers for people seeking assistance and frontline case managers across the metro.
Need immediate crisis assistance?
Our navigators are available Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM for direct triage.
Frequently Asked Questions
Direct guidance for individuals needing shelter, case managers utilizing HMIS tools, and community partners collaborating across the Greater Kansas City metro.
Emergency Shelter & Safety
Immediate safety resources, hotline guidance, and intake procedures for individuals and families in crisis.
Have a question not addressed here?
Our Continuum of Care navigation staff is available Monday through Friday from 9am to 5pm to assist community members, clients, and service providers.