Benilde Hall

Benilde Hall Accommodations and Amenities

The men in the transitional living program are housed in a converted hospital. Program Cost: Sliding scale.

Our Mission: To empower individuals to lead their lives confidently by fostering sustained recovery, stable housing, economic self-sufficiency, and improved mental and physical well-being. Rooms are arranged dorm-style and are shared between residents. The facility also includes a kitchen, dining hall, therapy rooms, a lecture hall, and office spaces. Clients get three meals a day prepared by an o

n-site chef, though clients are required to help participate in meal clean-up. Special dietary requests can usually be accommodated. The permanent housing program is offered through Matt Talbot apartments. Located across the street from the main facility, the building offers furnished units. Smoking is permitted in designated areas outside of the building. Rules and Regulations

The transitional living program offers up to two years of care, though the duration of stay can range anywhere from 30 to 730 days. Before admission, residents undergo a prescreen to determine eligibility. For those with mental health issues, licensed counselors are available for dual diagnosis support. In addition, they must attend a range of therapy sessions, and educational groups and also are required to obtain employment. Therapy includes weekly individual and group therapy sessions. As clients stay in the home for longer, their required number of meetings and therapy sessions per week goes down while the number of hours of community service per week increases. Aftercare is offered to those that successfully complete the residential program. Independent living with supportive options is included in aftercare. The Hall House provides a safe place for clients to continue their recovery. The Hall House has individual rooms and a kitchen maintained by the clients. Support is provided as needed per a person center program. The permanent housing program is offered to men who have successfully completed transitional living. They can move in as long as they can pay rent and stay sober. There is a strict zero-tolerance policy for substances during either phase of treatment. Anyone who is found relapsing is subject to being evicted from the program. Extras

Case management is offered and may include employment counseling, independent living skills, recreational activities, legal advocacy and referrals, spirituality, financial counseling, family counseling, and referrals to community self-help groups. A mental health coordinator helps connect clients with programs to support their mental health needs during and after treatment. This service is designed to aid in the referral process to build a stronger long-term recovery. In Summary

Overall, the Benilde Hall Program offers supportive transitional and permanent living to those seeking a safe sober environment regardless of income. Through this structured program, clients attend, DBT, Anger Management, nutrition, parenting, life skills, Smart Recovery, 12-step meetings, community service, and therapy and are held to a high level of accountability. This is a great long-term program for men who are serious about their sobriety. Reach Benilde Hall Program by phone at (816) 842-5836.

Last week, Benilde Hall was proud to be part of the Kansas City VA Medical Center’s 16th Annual VA2K Walk & Roll event- ...
05/26/2026

Last week, Benilde Hall was proud to be part of the Kansas City VA Medical Center’s 16th Annual VA2K Walk & Roll event- bringing together Veterans, community partners, and supporters around wellness, connection, and access to resources.

Our team had the opportunity to connect with Veterans, share information about Benilde Hall’s programs, and highlight the importance of supportive services that help individuals build stability and move forward.

Events like this remind us that recovery, housing, health, and community are deeply connected. Meaningful change happens when people show up for one another.

Thank you to KCVA for creating space to connect, engage, and support those who have served. 🇺🇸

Those we lost on the battlefield can never return to the country they defended. 🇺🇸Today, we remember the fallen. Tomorro...
05/25/2026

Those we lost on the battlefield can never return to the country they defended. 🇺🇸

Today, we remember the fallen. Tomorrow, we continue the work for the brothers and sisters they left behind.

This Memorial Day, the team at Benilde Hall pauses to honor the ultimate sacrifice made by our nation’s fallen heroes. But true remembrance requires action. We believe the best way to honor them is by fiercely supporting each Veteran who walks through our doors.

In Kansas City, too many Veterans survive the front lines only to fight a new, invisible battle against homelessness and substance use disorder.

Our doors, the doors pictured here at Benilde Hall, remain open to ensure the heroes who made it back have a safe pathway to peace, recovery, and a place to call home.
Thank You....To those who served, those who sacrificed, and all of those who support the Veterans here at Benilde Hall.

✨Today, the Benilde Services crew was in St. Joseph, Missouri, completing a combination of mowing and abatement work. If...
05/15/2026

✨Today, the Benilde Services crew was in St. Joseph, Missouri, completing a combination of mowing and abatement work.

If you’re not familiar with abatement, it involves removing unsafe, hazardous, or environmentally harmful materials from properties to help make spaces safer for communities and future redevelopment.

What makes this work even more meaningful is who is doing it.

These are awesome men actively working recovery, rebuilding stability, developing job skills, and showing up every day with determination and purpose. Through Benilde Services, individuals gain employment experience, structure, accountability, and the opportunity to move forward with dignity.

Leading the crew is Danny. Besides his remarkable selfie skills, he’s also the Benilde Services Supervisor. Danny is a Marine Veteran 🇺🇸, who shares many common life experiences with the men he works alongside each day. That connection, mentorship, and understanding matter.

Recovery is not just about overcoming challenges. It is about rebuilding lives, creating opportunities, and proving what is possible.

Learn more about Benilde Services and the work happening every day:

https://www.benildehall.org/lawn-care-maintenance/

05/07/2026

✨ Benilde Hall is seeking passionate, community-minded leaders to join our Board of Directors as we continue expanding our impact across Kansas City.

At Benilde Hall, we empower individuals to lead their lives confidently by fostering sustained recovery, stable housing, economic self-sufficiency, and improved mental and physical well-being. Each year, we serve hundreds of individuals navigating substance use, mental health challenges, housing instability, and barriers related to reentry. Today, nearly half of the 109 beds on our campus serve Veterans working toward stability, recovery, and renewed independence.

We are currently seeking board members with experience in:
• Human Resources or Organizational Development
• Fundraising, philanthropy, or corporate partnerships
• Marketing, communications, or brand strategy

Our Board of Directors serves as an active strategic partner, helping strengthen organizational sustainability, community relationships, and long-term impact.

Board member expectations include:
• A three-year term
• Attendance at six board meetings annually
• Committee participation
• Community engagement and fundraising support
• A personally meaningful annual financial contribution

We are building a board of thoughtful, engaged leaders who are committed to making a lasting difference in Kansas City.

To express interest, please submit a brief statement of interest and resume to Erin Fraser at [email protected]

We welcome conversations with prospective board members to explore alignment, answer questions, and discuss opportunities to serve.

Please share with anyone who may be a great fit for the mission.

🥁 DRUM ROLL PLEASE 🥁We have a winner… Design  #1 takes it!! 👏A huge THANK YOU to everyone who voted, shared, and showed ...
05/04/2026

🥁 DRUM ROLL PLEASE 🥁

We have a winner… Design #1 takes it!! 👏

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who voted, shared, and showed love!! This is what our community is all about 💙

And a special shoutout to the talent behind the design-Benilde Hall’s very own Katie, one of our incredible case managers. She brings passion to our clients and to fashion 🔥

T-shirt orders will be opening soon… stay tuned 👀

🇺🇸 Honored. Grateful. Energized by the work ahead.Benilde Hall was recognized with a Guardian Award at the Celebration o...
05/01/2026

🇺🇸 Honored. Grateful. Energized by the work ahead.

Benilde Hall was recognized with a Guardian Award at the Celebration of Heroes hosted by St. Michael's Veterans Center, alongside incredible organizations like Catholic Charities of Kansas City-St. Joseph, The Salvation Army USA, Veterans Community Project, Footprints, and U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Homeless Program.

This recognition is a reflection of what happens when we connect resources and expand our collective impact.

No one organization does this work alone and that’s exactly the point.

Grateful to be in this work, and even more grateful for the community doing it alongside us.

💛💚 Last week, we had the opportunity to attend Seeds of Change hosted by our partners at Journey to New Life, Inc. and w...
04/30/2026

💛💚 Last week, we had the opportunity to attend Seeds of Change hosted by our partners at Journey to New Life, Inc. and we’re still reflecting on what a meaningful evening it was.

We were honored to be in the room, supporting an organization doing powerful work in our community. From the beautiful venue to the shared purpose behind it all, it was a reminder that this work is bigger than any one organization.

At Benilde Hall, we’re proud to stand alongside partners like JTNL cheering them on and continuing to build a stronger, more connected community together. 💚💛

To learn more about how you can support Benilde Hall, please visit https://www.benildehall.org

✨Check out two of our favorites, The Veteran READS Program and Monkey Brain Art Project coming together to support Veter...
04/28/2026

✨Check out two of our favorites, The Veteran READS Program and Monkey Brain Art Project coming together to support Veterans✨🇺🇸

Free for all Veterans, First Responders, and Military-Connected Families this Thursday!

🎨 Paint Your Story: A Veteran & First Responder Art Experience with Monkey Brain Art Project
📅 Thursday, April 30, 2026
🕔 6:00–7:30 PM
📍 Mid-Continent Public Library: Riverside Branch
4510 NW Gateway Ave., Riverside, MO

This is a free, guided painting experience where art, reflection, and story come together. No experience needed, just a willingness to show up.

Scan the QR code to register for free.

Because advocacy doesn’t always start with speaking. Sometimes, it starts with creating; sometimes, it starts with a story.

Stories (in Paint) are Strongholds and Strategies for the MInd's Frontlines!

👕✨ We’ve got a situation… we can’t pick a favorite ✨👕Benilde Hall’s t-shirt contest brought out some serious creativity,...
04/28/2026

👕✨ We’ve got a situation… we can’t pick a favorite ✨👕
Benilde Hall’s t-shirt contest brought out some serious creativity, and now we’re stuck (in the best way).
These designs were created by the people who make Benilde Hall what it is- clients, staff, and board members.
…and even a little help from the next generation 😉
And every single one represents recovery, community, and the journey forward.
So… we’re calling in backup 👇
👉 Drop the number of your favorite design in the comments.
Community partners are allowed to have two votes.
Please take note that the color of the t-shirt may vary.

One design will take the title:
🏆 Benilde Hall Shirt of the Year 🏆
And yes… the winning design will be available for purchase (you already know you’ll want one 😉)
Voting rights = bragging rights 😎

The winner will be announced May 4th!!

Let’s see what you’ve got ⬇️

We had the privilege of welcoming Joshua Shinn from the The Veteran READS Program to Benilde Hall this week 🇺🇸Through th...
04/24/2026

We had the privilege of welcoming Joshua Shinn from the The Veteran READS Program to Benilde Hall this week 🇺🇸

Through the leadership of one of our incredible case managers, our Veterans had the opportunity to engage in something powerful....their story.

The Veteran R.E.A.D.S. Program (Resilience | Education | Advocacy | Dialogue | Service) creates space for Veterans and service members to reconnect, reflect, and have real conversations about life beyond the uniform.

This isn’t clinical.
This is connection.
This is belonging.

Using storytelling as a tool, Veterans explored their experiences, asked hard questions, and built community with others who understand service, sacrifice, and everything that comes after.

At Benilde Hall, we believe healing happens in spaces where people feel seen, heard, and understood...and this was exactly that.

Grateful for partners like MU Extension and Joshua for bringing meaningful, impactful programming directly to the men we serve.

If you’re a Veteran (or know one) looking for a space like this, Veteran R.E.A.D.S. offers free sessions across the community.
Learn more here https://extension.missouri.edu/programs/veteran-reads

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3220 E 23rd Street
Kansas City, MO
64127

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