Homeless Assistance in Missouri
Locate emergency shelters, federal programs, state assistance, financial aid, healthcare, and employment support available to Missouri residents.
Emergency Housing & Shelter
Immediate options for Missouri residents who need a safe place to stay tonight.
Emergency Shelters
Find available shelter beds tonight across Missouri. Call 211 for real-time availability and directions to the nearest open shelter in your area.
Get StartedFamily & Youth Shelters
Specialized shelters for families with children and unaccompanied youth in Missouri. Safe environments with case management and wraparound support.
Get StartedVeterans Emergency Housing
Dedicated emergency housing for Missouri veterans. HUD-VASH vouchers and VA-funded supportive services are available statewide. Call 1-877-4AID-VET.
Get StartedFederal Assistance Programs
Federal programs available to eligible Missouri residents regardless of city or county.
HUD Continuum of Care
Primary federal program organizing housing and services for homeless individuals in Missouri. CoC regions provide transitional and permanent supportive housing.
Get StartedEmergency Solutions Grants
Funds emergency shelters, street outreach, homeless prevention, and rapid re-housing. Missouri receives federal ESG funding distributed through local providers.
Get StartedHousing Choice Voucher (Section 8)
Rental assistance vouchers for very low-income families, elderly, and disabled individuals. Apply through your local Missouri Public Housing Authority.
Get StartedHUD-VASH (Veterans)
Combines Section 8 housing vouchers with VA supportive services for veterans experiencing homelessness. Available across multiple Missouri locations.
Get StartedPATH Program (Mental Health)
Outreach, case management, and mental health support for homeless individuals. Operated through Missouri community mental health centers statewide.
Get StartedSNAP Food Assistance
Helps low-income Missouri residents buy food. Apply at your local benefits office. No permanent address required to apply.
Get StartedMissouri State Programs
Programs funded or operated specifically by Missouri for residents experiencing homelessness.
Missouri Housing Programs
MHDC administers HUD and state programs for emergency housing, transitional shelter, and rental assistance for low-income and homeless Missourians.
Get StartedTANF – Missouri (WT)
Missouri’s Temporary Assistance cash program for families with dependent children. Apply at mydss.mo.gov or any Family Support Division office.
Get StartedMO HealthNet (Missouri Medicaid)
Missouri’s Medicaid program covering eligible low-income adults, families, children, pregnant women, and individuals with disabilities.
Get StartedMissouri Housing Programs
Missouri Housing Development Commission provides affordable housing resources, rental assistance, and housing grants for low-income Missouri residents.
Get StartedMissouri Workforce & Employment
Free job training, resume help, and career placement through Missouri’s Workforce Development programs. Find your nearest office at the link below.
Get StartedLIHEAP Energy Assistance
Helps low-income Missouri households pay heating and cooling bills. Distributed through local community action agencies. Call 211 to find your provider.
Get StartedLocal Resources by City
Major Missouri cities with dedicated homeless services and housing authorities.
St. Louis
St. Patrick Center — homeless services, shelter placement, and housing assistance for St. Louis area residents experiencing homelessness.
Get StartedKansas City
reStart — emergency shelter, transitional housing, and rapid re-housing services for individuals and families in the Kansas City area.
Get StartedSpringfield
Harmony House — housing resources, case management, and emergency assistance for Springfield area residents experiencing homelessness.
Get StartedFrequently Asked Questions
Common questions about getting homeless assistance in Missouri.
- HUD-VASH — Section 8 vouchers specifically for veterans with VA case management
- SSVF — Rapid re-housing and prevention for veteran families
- Missouri Veterans Housing — Affordable housing and support for Missouri veterans
Assistance by State
Select a state to view its specific homeless assistance programs and resources.
