Be safer
We listen to what is happening now and explore immediate options for safety, shelter or referral without judgement.
Start with the person
Your life is bigger than the crisis that brought you here.
You may need somewhere safer to stay, someone to talk to, help thinking through practical choices, or simply a place where you do not have to explain who you are. KENJAC works from your priorities, at a pace that respects your consent and dignity.
Be heard
Your experiences, identity, boundaries and hopes matter. Support starts with listening rather than making decisions for you.
Choose your next steps
Where options exist, we explain them clearly and support you to decide what makes sense for your own life.
Reconnect
Healing can include friendship, community, livelihood, family relationships where safe, and a renewed sense of belonging.
If you are looking for support
You do not need the perfect words to begin.
Tell us only what you are comfortable sharing at first. A KENJAC team member can help make sense of the next step with you. If KENJAC is not the right place for a particular need, we can explore safer referral options where available.
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Reach outUse the support form, contact KENJAC, or ask a trusted organisation to refer you.
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Tell us what you needWe listen to the immediate situation, what feels unsafe and what kind of help you are hoping for.
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Look at the options togetherDepending on need and availability, this may include shelter, wellbeing support, practical help or an external referral.
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Keep planning forwardThe goal is not only to get through today, but to build toward stability, connection and choices that remain yours.
Ways we can stand with you
Support for safety, healing and what comes after.
A safer placeTransitional HousingTemporary shelter, safety planning and support to think through stable next steps.Learn about staying at KENJAC →
Someone to talk toMental Health & WellbeingPsychosocial and wellbeing support that respects privacy, identity, consent and individual pace.Explore wellbeing support →
BelongingCommunity & ConnectionPeer connection, trusted relationships and ways to stay connected beyond an immediate crisis.Explore community →
Need support?
Start in the way that feels safest to you.
You can first read about support, contact us, or begin through the online access route. You do not need to know which programme fits before reaching out.
Find support →Supporting someone else?
Help someone reach support without taking away their voice.
Organisations and trusted professionals can refer someone to KENJAC. Wherever possible, the person being referred should understand what is being shared and remain involved in decisions about their support.
Stories & learning
Impact Stories / LGBTQIA+ Rights / Youth Empowerment / Homeless YouthKENJAC’s Journey Toward Ending Homelessness Among LGBTQIA+ Youth in Kenya
