Independence Local Assistance Programs
This page lists local organizations in Independence, Missouri that provide free legal help, food and social services. Statewide programs are described on the Missouri page.
Legal aid
| Legal Aid of Western Missouri | Free civil legal assistance |
|---|---|
| Website | lawmo.org |
| Phone | 816-474-6750 |
| Address | 304 W. Walnut, Suite 100, Independence, MO 64050 |
Legal Aid of Western Missouri provides free civil legal assistance to low-income residents in western Missouri, including help with housing, family law and benefits. Its Independence office serves eastern Jackson County.1
| Hope House | Legal help for domestic violence survivors |
|---|---|
| Website | hopehouse.net |
| Phone | 816-461-4673 |
Hope House runs a Civil Legal Program with representation for protection orders, child support, child custody, divorce and paternity, plus court advocacy in area courts. Its 24-hour hotline is 816-461-4673. Hope House lists no street address; contact starts with the hotline.2
Food
| The Salvation Army, Independence MO Corps | Food pantry and emergency help |
|---|---|
| Website | salvationarmyusa.org |
| Phone | 816-252-3200 |
| Address | 14700 E Truman Rd, Independence, MO 64050 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 9 AM to 12 PM and 1 PM to 4 PM. Food pantry: Friday drive-thru. |
The Salvation Army Independence Corps runs a food pantry and offers utility and rent assistance, family services and emergency shelter.3
Social services
| Community Services League | Emergency help for families |
|---|---|
| Website | cslcares.org |
| Phone | 816-254-4100 |
| Address | 404 North Noland Road, Independence, MO 64050 |
| Hours | Monday through Thursday, 9 AM to 4 PM; Friday, 9 AM to 12 PM |
Community Services League helps families in crisis with food, rent and utility assistance, emergency housing and case management, with coaching toward long-term stability.4
| Mother’s Refuge | Shelter for young mothers |
|---|---|
| Website | mothersrefuge.org |
| Phone | (816) 356-4797 |
| Address | 3721 S Delridge, Independence, MO 64052 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 10 AM to 6 PM |
Mother’s Refuge shelters and educates homeless, pregnant and parenting young women ages 12 to 21, with 24-hour supervision, life skills classes, counseling and help with education and medical care. Moms and babies can stay in the maternity home for up to 2 years after the baby is born.5
Sources & notes
Data and figures on this page come from the sources and notes below:
Footnotes
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Hope House, Domestic violence programs . ↩
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The Salvation Army, Independence, MO Corps . ↩
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- Ada Hu