Certified HUD Housing Counseling Services.
As part of the government’s Housing and Urban Development (HUD) program for housing counseling, we can provide guidance and connect you to resources to keep you in a stable housing situation, or improve it.
Here are some of the areas we can help you with.
Assessing your housing situation and needs
Dealing with a landlord issue
Getting help with credit issues
Budgeting and financial coaching
Dealing with eviction or foreclosure
Planning to buy a home
Accessing rent or utility assistance
Visit a CSL location near you ufor assistance with any of the above programs.
Support for Every Stage of Life
Community Services League offers programs across Eastern Jackson County to help individuals and families meet basic needs, build financial stability, and find steady housing.
Basic Needs & Emergency Assistance
Food, utility, and emergency support to help families through unexpected hardship and get back on stable footing.
Learn moreEmployment Services
Job coaching, skills training, and placement support to help people find and keep meaningful work.
Learn moreFinancial Capabilities
Budgeting help, credit coaching, and savings programs that build long-term financial resilience.
Learn moreHousing Services
Rental assistance, housing counseling, and stabilization support to help families secure and keep safe housing.
Learn moreOther Housing Services
Longer-term housing programs for neighbors who need more than counseling — permanent supportive housing and partner-managed affordable apartments.
Permanent Supportive Housing
We partner with HUD and the KC metro Continuum of Care to provide long-term permanent rental housing and support services to homeless neighbors who have disabling conditions — including mental illness, substance use disorders, or physical, developmental, or other behavioral disabilities.
Contact UsPOAH Property Residential Services
We partner with Preservation of Affordable Housing (POAH) to provide services and support at Hawthorne Place Apartments.
Find the LocationOther Housing Services
Longer-term housing programs for neighbors who need more than counseling — permanent supportive housing and partner-managed affordable apartments.
Permanent Supportive Housing
We partner with HUD and the KC metro Continuum of Care to provide long-term permanent rental housing and support services to homeless neighbors who have disabling conditions — including mental illness, substance use disorders, or physical, developmental, or other behavioral disabilities.
Contact UsPOAH Property Residential Services
We partner with Preservation of Affordable Housing (POAH) to provide services and support at Hawthorne Place Apartments.
Find the LocationOther Housing Services
Permanent Supportive Housing
We partner with HUD and the KC metro Continuum of Care to provide long-term permanent rental housing and support services to homeless neighbors who have disabling conditions.
These include mental illness, substance use disorders, or physical, developmental or other behavioral disabilities.
Contact us to learn more.
POAH Property Residential Services
We partner with Preservation of Affordable Housing (POAH) to provide services and support at Hawthorne Place Apartments.
To apply for housing at Hawthorne Place Apartments, please visit their location.
You can also call 816-257-2335 to be connected to a Hawthorne staff member.

