COVID-19 Response Update:
Our services are adjusting to help minimize the risk of spreading COVID-19. In order to provide the safest environment for our clients, staff, volunteers, and guests, we are disinfecting surfaces regularly, everyone is asked to wear a mask or face shield when possible, and temperatures are taken upon entry.
Please note: our office hours may have changed since your last visit. If you are unable to visit us in person and you would like to speak to an advocate, our free and confidential helpline is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week over the phone: 1-888-822-2983.
Main Office
Address: 225 SW 12th Street, Topeka, Kansas 66612 (between Jackson and Van Buren)
Daytime phone: 785-233-1750
Administrative Office Hours: Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Early Learning Center Childcare Hours: Monday – Friday 7:00 am – 5:30 pm
Center for Safety and Empowerment Hours: Please see below
Access: Step-free access at the North entrance. Street parking available on Van Buren Street.
- Directly in front of the building:
- Line 12, stop 12th @ Jackson.
- One block away:
- Line 10, stop 10th @ Jackson.
- Lines 5, 21, 29, stop Kansas @ 12th.
Center for Safety and Empowerment (CSE) – Main Office
Address: 225 SW 12th Street, Topeka, Kansas 66612
Daytime phone: 785-354-7927
Toll-free 24-hour helpline: 1-888-822-2983
Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. Please note, special hours on Tuesdays: 10:30 am to 5:00 pm. *By appointment only*
Access: Direct access on the South side of the building. For step-free access, please enter through the North side of the building (facing 12th Street).
Center for Safety and Empowerment (CSE) – Holton Office
Address: 125A West 4th Street, Holton, KS 66436
Daytime phone: 785-362-2222
Toll-free 24-hour helpline: 1-888-822-2983
Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Tuesdays: 12:30 pm to 5:00 pm. Please note, special hours on Tuesdays: 12:30 pm to 5:00 pm.
Day Center
Address: 1309 Huntoon Street, Topeka, KS 66604 (between Lincoln and Lane)
Access: Street parking available.
Hours: Monday: 8:00 am to 12:00 pm AND Wednesday & Friday: 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm
- Directly in front of the building:
- Line 12 (eastbound), stop Huntoon @ Lane.
- Line 7 (northbound), stop Lane @ Huntoon.
- One block away:
- Line 12 (westbound), stop 12th @ Lane.
- Line 7 (southbound), stop Washburn @ Huntoon.