Housing and Transportation Resources
HOUSING
Affordable Housing
The Affordable Housing Network
publichousing.com provides a simple search engine to locate affordable and public housing in your area of the country.
Apple Lane Apartments
785-841-4935
1400 Apple Lane
Lawrence, KS 66049
Affordable studio apartments with furniture packages available.
Aspen West Apartments
785-842-4461
2900 bob Billings Parkway
Lawrence, KS
AC Management is Kansas’ most trusted source for superior affordable apartments in the Lawrence, Kansas area
Babcock Place
Babcock Place is specifically engineered to cater to the elderly. Studio, one, and two bedroom apartments are available.
Birchwood Gardens
785-843-0929
1815 Kentucky St.
Lawrence, KS 66044
City of Lawrence Housing Assistance Programs
Fair Housing
1-800-743-5325
TTY 913-551-6972
Greater Kansas City Housing Information Center
Our mission is to ensure that all people in the Kansas City metropolitan area have safe, decent and affordable Housing on an equal opportunity basis.
Harvest America
Tenant Based Rental Assistance (TBRA)
913-342-2121 ext.211
5920 Nall, Ste 308
Mission, KS 66202
Housing Information Center
913-829-4584
Housing information and resources for Johnson County.
Johnson County Housing Authority
913-715-6600
Affordable housing information and resources.
Kansas City Kansas Housing Authority
Housing site in Kansas for subsidized housing.
Kansas Rental Source
Provides rental information and resources for Kansas.
Kim Wilson Housing
913-233-3356
Several different housing programs for those in Johnson or Wyandotte Counties
LaHarper Heights Apartments
LaCynge, KS Linn County
913-757-4777
Low Income Subsidized Housing
This website is a search tool for low income subsidized housing.
Mound City Rural Housing
913-795-2808
Linn County
NEK-CAP Inc.
Housing Choice Voucher (HCV)
Provides rental assistance to those in need in Atchison, Brown, Doniphan, Jackson, Nemaha and Marshall counties.
Parkview Apartments
913-756-2473
Linn County
Pleasanton Housing
902 Palm St. 66075
913-352-6289
Linn County
Prairie Ridge Place
785-841-8660
2424 Melrose Lane
Lawrence, KS 66047
Section 8 New Construction
Prescott Freindship Village
913-471-4565
Affordable apartment living in Linn County
Unified Government Community Development
913-573-5311
Wyandotte affordable Housing.
US Department HUD
1-800-333-4636
Vermont Towers
785-841-6026
1101 Vermont St
Lawrence, KS 66044
At Vermont Towers, residents enjoy the convenience of location and the many programs designed to assist them in their daily living. Vermont Towers is located near shopping, dining, recreational parks, and public transportation. To provide extra enjoyment to our residents, the property has an on-site library with books and movies, plus the Lawrence Public Library visits in the bookmobile weekly
Assisted/Senior/Transitional Living
Arbor Court at Alvamar
785-841-6845
1510 St. Andrews Drive
Lawrence, KS 66047
Looking to age gracefully in a senior independent retirement community? Come visit the Arbor Court Retirement Community at Alvamar in Lawrence, Kansas, an independent retirement community designed for active adults that are 55 and over
Assisted Living Facilities
Directory of over 36,200 assisted living communities nationwide.
Assisted Living Facilities in Kansas
Benilde Hall Transitional Living Facility
Benilde Hall is a transitional Living Housing Facility for the Greater Kansas City Area. Benilde teams with the Greater Kansas City Community Foundation to provide rehabilitation, transitional living and counseling for homelessness and drug/alcohol addictions.
Brandon Woods at Alvamar
785-838-8000
1501 Inverness Drive
Lawrence, KS 66047
Brandon Woods at Alvamar has served Lawrence, Kansas, with distinction for over 25 years. We are a full-service, eco-friendly senior living community offering spacious townhouses and independent living apartment homes, as well as comfortable assisted living apartments and suites
Bridge Haven
785-856-5512
Unlike traditional nursing homes and institutions, Bridge Haven provides family-style assisted living in private residential homes
Clinton Place
785-841-1000
Clinton Place’s one-bedroom apartments are designed to enable independent living for seniors
Crescent Heights
785-842-4461
1815 W. 24th St.
Lawrence, KS 66046
Eagle Ridge
785-371-9645
530 S. Eldridge St
Lawrence, KS
Edgewood Homes
785-842-8110
1600 Haskell Avenue
Lawrence, KS 66044
Golden Living Center
913-441-1900
751 Blake St
Edwardsville, KS 66111
Nursing Home, Wyandotte County
Hillcrest Transitional Housing
Getting families from homelessness to self sufficiency. Serves Buchanan, Eastern Jackson and Platte Counties in Missouri and Wyandotte and Johnson Counties in Kansas. Links to on-line apps.
Lawrence Presbyterian Manor
785-371-0577
1429 Kasold Dr
Lawrence, KS 66049
Lawrence Presbyterian Manor is a senior living community located in historical Lawrence, Kansas. We offer independent living, assisted living, memory care, long-term care/skilled nursing, short-term rehabilitation and respite care.
Lifecare Center of Osawatomie
913-755-4165
1615 Parker
Osawatomie, KS 66064
Nursing Home, Leavenworth County, Miami County
Meadowlark Estates
785-371-0314
4430 Bauer Farm Drive
Lawrence, KS 66049
We believe that Meadowlark Estates Gracious Retirement Living is so much more than walls and windows – it’s a place to enjoy home-cooked meals, game night, or a quiet evening with family and friends. It’s where you always feel comfortable, safe, and secure.
Pioneer Ridge Assisted Living
785-749-4200
4851 Harvard Rd
Lawrence, KS 66049
The Residencies of Pleasanton
913-352-6658
706 W. 15th Pleasanton, KS 66075
Linn County
Walnut View Estates
300 W. 14th Street Pleasanton , KS
Assisted Living facility in Linn County
Windsor of Lawrence
785-832-9900
3220 Peterson Rd
Lawrence, KS 66049
Wyndam Place Senior Apartments
785-749-4646
2551 Crossgate Drive
Lawrence, KS 66047
Skilled Nursing Home Facilities in Kansas
Topeka Independent Living Resource Center
Vintage Park of Atchison
913-367-2655
Assisted living housing
Credit Reports/Counseling
Consumer Credit Counseling
1-800-431-8157
Equifax
Credit Report, Kansas
Hope Program
1-888-995-4673
Home/Credit Counseling, free reviews of finances, Credit scores and reviews, free mentoring for 12 months, free legal services.
Housing and Credit Counseling
This resource helps people advocate for their rights as a tenant, find Section 8 housing and other housing programs. They can also help with Credit Counseling to help people get out of debt for a small, one time fee.
TransUnion
Credit Report, Kansas
Home Improvement/Modifications/Weatherization
Accessibility Remoldeling
913-831-4444
Home Improvement
Catholic Charities
913-621-3445
Minor Home Repair Assistance, Food Pantry, Utility/Rent Assistance, Elderly Services, Clothing, Johnson County, Wyandotte County
HOME Program of Johnson County
12425 W. 87th St. Ste. 200
Lenexa, KS 66215
913-715-6612
Can help with home modifications.
Hope Builders KC
Hope Builders is a non profit organization that assists people in their local communities who may not have the ability to keep up on their home maintenance, address accessibility needs and other similar problems.
Johnson County Minor Home Rehab
“The Minor Home Rehabilitation Program assists eligible Johnson County homeowners with home repairs and provides limited accessibility modifications for eligible persons with a disability.”
Kansas Housing Resource CorporationAssist with Homeowner Rehab and Weatherization.
Push America
Rob Kelly 704-504-2400 x128
Volunteers that will build wheelchair ramps and help facilitate other home modifications.
Rebuilding Together
Provides extensive home rehabilitation and modification services to low-income homeowners across the nation.
Homeless Assistance/Shelters
City Union Mission
816-474-4599
Community assistance, hotline for the homeless, medical services, men’s services, women and family services, youth services, Mission Christmas
Community Linc
Community Linc provides Housing, coaching, Counseling, life skill teaching, health and offers children’s programs to help the homeless community in the Kansas City area.
Frank Williams Outreach Center
913-956-4175
1201 North 7th St
Kansas City, KS 66101
Homeless Shelter, Healthcare center that provides education to people in need from Wyandotte
Homeless Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program
Program focused on housing for homeless and at-risk households in Wyandotte County. It will provide temporary financial assistance, housing relocation and stabilization services.
Homeless Shelter Hotline
1-816-474-4599
Johnson County Interfaith Hospitality Network
913-345-2121
Emergency Shelter, Food, Social Services, Johnson County
Kansas City Help
You can search by state, city and county for Emergency Assistance, Shelters, Aid ect. It’s a great overview of options!
Lawrence Community Shelter
785-832-8864
3701 Franklin Park Cir
Lawrence, KS
Phones, Washer/Dryers, Douglas County
Lawrence Emergency Resources
This is a really great all-encompassing interactive map of various resources in Lawrence (Food, Housing, Healthcare, etc).
Metropolitan Lutheran Ministry
MLM provides Food, assistance, community and other assistance to the underprivileged, Homeless, disabled and elderly populations in Kansas City.
Need Help Paying the Bills
Kansas homeless assistance and eviction prevention programs, case management, emergency rental assistance, rapid rehousing, listing for Kansas organizations for housing and eviction help.
Redemption Church – Warming Shelter Olathe
A cold weather shelter has opened in Olathe in response to the need for emergency shelter for individuals experiencing homelessness in Johnson County. Project 10 20 (for 10 available beds when the temperature is projected to fall to 20 degrees or less) is for individual adults (no children) who are homeless and need a safe and warm place to stay overnight in extreme weather. There are no meals provided – but they do provide a cot, morning coffee, and a warm place to stay from 9:00 pm to 7:00 am. Details include
Location: Redemption Church, 515 S. Ridgeview, Olathe KS (5 blocks south of Quick Trip at Santa Fe and Ridgeview)
· Times open: 9:00 pm – 7:00 am
· Persons served: individual adults (adult couples will be considered, no children)
· Open only when temperature at night is projected to fall to 20 degrees Fahrenheit or below
· What’s provided: warm place to stay, cot for sleeping, morning coffee
· How can I find out if there is an opening available? Call Dean after 1:00 pm on the day you’re seeking shelter for that night to find out availability, 913-390-7009
For more information, you can contact either Dean at the number above or Barb at 913-764-1085
Shalom House
913-321-2206
Emergency assistance for men only, Family Strengthening, Healthcare and Shelter.
Shelter Listings
Listings by county of Day Shelters, Emergency Homeless Shelters, Halfway Housing, Permanent Affordable Housing, Drug and Alcohol Rehab, Supportive, Shared Housing, Boarding House and Transitional Housing.
Household Needs
Drew’s Large Appliance Removal
913-562-4103
2514 N 12th St
Kansas City, Ks 66104
Large Appliance Removal, Johnson County, Wyandotte County
Free Store913-238-6880
913-715-6900 to schedule appointments for drop off
East corner of Lamar and Foxridge, Merriam,Ks
Free household repair items such as wood finish, stain, water sealer and pool chemicals. They also have Lawn and Garden care items, wood working materials, home improvement, household cleaners, automotive, arts and crafts and latex paints for exterior use.
Glenn’s Pre-Owned Appliances
913-321-7462
1404 Central
Kansas City, KS
Discounted Appliances, Johnson County, Wyandotte County
Shawnee Community Center
11110 67th St
Shawnee, KS 66206
Have a Regional Director write a letter on company letterhead with a list of items you need, first time free. Food, Clothing, Furniture, Appliances, Johnson County, Wyandotte County
SEARCH ENGINES
Link for Care
Search site for Johnson, Leavenworth, Miami and Wyandotte counties. Gives you information and reviews on Assisted Living, Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC), Home Maintenance and Repair, Homeless Shelters, Independent Housing, Moving Services, Nursing Homes & Skilled Nursing Facilities, Residential Care Facilities and Subsidized Housing
TRANSPORTATION
MCOs
Amerigroup
Access to Care – Vendor for Transportation.
1-855-345-6943
When you call you speak to a representative- based on a plan you have options taht could expand your transportation options.
Emergency or non-emergency.
Pickups are 1 hour windows
They also reimburse for miles reimbursement – if client drives
free rides to community health events and free caregiver transportation to doctor visits for all waiver groups and members receiving SSI
Sunflower
Non-Emergency Transportation
- Who Can Get NEMT Services?
- You must be a member of Sunflower on the day of your appointment.
- Some people do not get NEMT as part of their benefits. To check, call member services at 1-877-644-4623.
- Children who are under age 17 must have an adult ride with them.
- We will only pay for one child and one parent/guardian and/or an attendant if your child is under age 21 and needs to be away from home overnight or needs someone to be with him/her. We will not pay for other children or adults.
- We will pay for an attendant to go with members with a disability.
- Volunteer, community, or other ancillary services are available at no cost to you.
- To What Healthcare Services Can I Get NEMT To Take Me?
- The appointment is to a healthcare provider that is in Sunflower network.
- The appointment is to a service covered by Sunflower.
The appointment is to a healthcare provider near where you live. If the provider is far away, you may need to say why and get a note from your PCP. There are
- rules about how far you can travel to a healthcare appointment and get a ride.
- Some services already include NEMT. We will not give you a ride to these services. Examples are: Some hospice services; Developmental Disability (DD) Waiver services; some Community Psychiatric Rehabilitation (CPR) services; adult day healthcare services; and services provided in your home. School districts must supply a ride to a child’s Individual Education Plan (IEP) services and IEP medical related services.
- The NEMT program can take you to a durable medical equipment (DME) provider only if the DME provider cannot mail or deliver your equipment to you.
- How do I use the NEMT program?
- Call Sunflower Member Services at 877-644-4623. You must call at least three days before the day of the appointment (not including the day you call or holidays/ weekends) or you may not get NEMT. You may be able to get a ride sooner if your healthcare provider gives you an urgent care appointment. If you have an emergency, dial 911, or the local emergency phone number.
- Hours
- Services are available Monday through Sunday, 24 hours a day. You may call Sunflower for scheduling Monday through Friday, 8am-8pm.
- When calling to schedule and at the time of pick-up, members must have the following information ready:
¨ date/ time of appointment
¨ address of pick-up/ drop-off location
¨ phone numbers for both the individual and the facility in which the appointment is located
- Rates There is no cost for members to use NEMT services. Rates owed to transportation companies will be taken care of by Sunflower.
United
- To schedule transportation, call: 1-844-253-4598
- Schedule transportation 3 days in advance
- Reservation Department Hours: 8am-8pm Monday through Friday
- To schedule transportation for a Saturday or Sunday medical appointment, you have to schedule it during the week
Atchison
Project Concern
913-367-4655
504 Kansas Ave
Atchison, KS
Bonner Springs Transit/Tiblow
913-422-5355
The Tiblow Transit Public Transportation Service provides transportation within the City Limits of Bonner Springs and to a certain boundary area in Kansas City, Kansas.
Doniphan
Doniphan County Public Transportation
785-985-2380
Within Doniphan County, St. Joseph, Atchison, and Hiawatha the cost is $7.00. Traveling to Kansas City, Leavenworth, and Topeka the cost is $25.00. If you receive Medicaid, or one of their subsidiaries, you may be eligible to ride our vehicles free if you have a doctor’s appointment. Monday – Friday 8am to 5pm
Douglas
http://lawrencetransit.org/assets/transit/pdf/2014-system-map.pdf
Independence
785-841-0333
1601 Haskell Ave
Lawrence, KS
Kansas Rural Transportation Assistance Program
A website by the University of Kansas Transportation Center that provides resources and a provider directory for rural transportation. The program is funded by the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) and the Federal Transit Administration (FTA).
Lawrence Transit/T-Lif
t785-864-4644 TDD 785-312-7063
930 E. 30th StLawrence, KS
Johnson County
Catch-A-Ride
913-715-8900
$3 suggested donation, Provides services to the Johnson County area to and from medical appointments, social service agencies, and grocery stores. 60 years and over or disabled.
Cozie Cab
913-271-4130
15121 Woodson
Overland Park, KS 66223
Wheelchair and Ambulatory Transportation
The Jo
1701 W 56 Highway
Olathe, KS 66061
Call Center Phone: 816-221-0660
Dispatch Phone: 913-715-8267
Scheduler Phone 913-362-3500
Office Phone: 913-782-2210
Special Edition is a shared ride program providing affordable curb-to-curb transportation for registered residents of Johnson County. Special Edition rides may be provided by JCT Special Edition vehicles or through a local taxi provider (10/10 Taxi) that is scheduled by JCT. All procedures and policies remain the same regardless of the ride provider.
To be eligible you must be:
- A resident of Johnson County, Kansas.
- Meet one of these categories:
- Sixty (65) years of age or older, OR
- Have a documented disability, OR
- Monthly family income within low-income (reduced fare) guidelines
- Live within the designated service area or have means of travel to reach the designated service area.
- Turn in an application either online or mailed in.
- 10/10 Taxi
- (913) 647-0010 (45 minutes prior to needing a ride)
- Senior Citizens 65 and older
- Disabled
- Go to Shawnee Mission Hospital Complex
- Merriam Nutritional Center at Irene French Community Center
- Go within Shawnee at no charge
- $10.50 for City Limits
- CityRide participants pay $2
LINN COUNTY
Linn County General Public Transportation
913-352-8873 or 913-795-2279
DESIGNATED APPOINTMENT LOCATIONS Medical facilities, dialysis treatment center, physician�s offices, dentist offices, SRS (renewed annually), post office, bank, shopping locations, grocery stores and pharmacies. The van travels to locations in eastern Kansas and occasionally to the VA Hospital in Kansas City, MO.
Mercy Hospital Medical Transportation
913-352-8873
913-795-2279
Miami
- Lakemary, General Public Transportation
- (913) 557-4361
- Weekdays, 7 am to 4:30 pm
- Reservation required 24 hours in advance
- $10 round trip (Paola)
- $20 round trip, outside Paola but within Miami County
- $5 per additional stop
- Johnson County or Kansas City, $25 round trip
- Lousiburg
- (913) 837-5113
- Weekdays, 8 am to 5 pm
- Reservation suggested, otherwise on demand
- $4 roundtrip within the city
- $2 per additional stop
- Miami County, $6 roundtrip
- Kansas City or Overland Park, $25 roundtrip
- Osawatomie
- (913) 755-4786
- Weekdays, 8am to 4pm
- $1 per stop within city limits
- To Paola $5 (one way)
- Paola
- (913) 294-4630
- Weekdays, 8:30 am to 3 pm
- $1 per boarding within city limits
- Osawatomie, $5 one way
- Kansas City or Ottawa, $25 roundtrip
Paola Senior Center – The General Public Transportation Program
913-294-4630
This program provides on demand
transportation to citizens of all ages in the general Paola
area and as far as the greater Kansas City area for medical
and other transportation needs. The service does not
extend across the state line.
Topeka
- Topeka Metro
- Monday – Friday 6am-6pm
- Saturday 8 am- 6pm
| Blue #1- OaklandBlue #3- North Topeka | Purple #5- West 6thPurple #7- Huntoon |
| Orange #2- Highland ParkOrange #11- East 6th | Red #6- West 17thRed #9- West 29thRed #14S- West 29th Special |
| Green #4- West 10thGreen #4S- West 10th SpecialGreen #10- West 21st | Yellow #8- South CaliforniaYellow #12- White Lakes |
- Lift Paratransit
- 785-783-7000
- Within ¾ of a mile of a Topeka Metro Bus Route
- Must complete eligibility form
- Can take up to 21 days
- Cost
- Cash Fare (One Way)
- Adult $2, Senior/Disabled $1, Student (5-18) $1.50m Lift $4
- 10 Ride Card
- Adults $18, Senior/Disabled $9, Student (5-18) $15
- Ticket Strip (10 Tickets)
- Lift $40
- 31 Day Pass
- Adults $50, Senior/Disabled $35, Student (5-18) $40
- A&A Medical
- 785-233-8212
- Schedule 48 hours in advance
- $15 each way without wheelchair
- $30 each way with wheelchair
- Assisted Transportation
- 785-291-2910
- Schedule 1 day in advance
- Ambulatory $30 each way + $2 mile if more than 10 miles
- $50 each way with wheelchair + $3 more than 10 miles
- Cash Fare (One Way)
Wyandotte/Kansas City KS
Demand Response
Rides to and from Doctor’s appointments in Wyandotte for seniors 60+
913-573-8308
701 N. 7th St
Kansas City, KS
- Kansas City Metro
- www.kcata.org
- 1350 E. 17th Street Kansas City, MO
- 816-346-0200
- Grey Hound Bus
- 1101 Troost Street Kansas City, MO 64106
- 816-221-2835
- www.greyhound.com
- Yellow Cab
- 816-471-5000
- KC Transportation Group
- kansascitytransportationgroup.com
Other
UBER App on smart phone
10/10 Taxi
24/7 Service
913-647-0010
Angel Flight
1-877-426-26435
Angel Flight Soars arranges free air transportation for people who need to travel to receive lifesaving medical treatment, but lack the means.
Asssisted Transportation
KC Metro 1-800-716-0181
Topeka Area 1-800-784-4744
Assisted Transportation operates a fleet of ADA compliant ambulatory, wheelchair, non-emergency stretcher and special event vehicles. Assisted serves area hospitals, nursing facilities, school districts and private individuals in need of specialized transportation for medical appointments, hospital discharges and other outings.
Share-A-Fare (SAF) is a transportation program that provides specialized origin to destination service for individuals whose disability prevents them from independently using fixed-route bus service. The service provides complementary paratransit trips as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) throughout The Metro bus service area, as well as some other transportation services for eligible persons in Kansas City, Mo.
Thriver KC
913-955-2555
Specially trained drivers transport clients to doctor visits, social activities, religious services, personal appointments, shopping and more. Also offers Patient Advocacy in the hospital and Doctors office visits, home maintenance and in home care.
TLC Medical Transport
913-390-1111
Provides Wheelchair, Stretcher and Ambulatory Transport: Dialysis Transport, Medical, dental appointments: Physical Therapy, Rehabilitation: Long Distance and One-Way Transports: Family Events, Church/social functions; Airport, Train and Bus Stations.
