KanCare
Emergency Assistance and other services
Other Useful Resources Area of Aging 849-C North 47th Street Kansas City, Kansas 66102 (913) 573-8531 Fax: (913) 573-8577 Toll Free: (888) 661-1444 TDDKS Relay: (800) 766-3777 Email: 60plus@wycokck.org Provides services targeted to promote independence of senior adults. American Red Cross (emergency assistance)
1600 Washington Blvd. Kansas City, KS 66102 (913) 321-6314 http://www.kck.redcross.org Free smoke detectors, fire safety education, first aid, CPR, lifeguard training, health screening, emergency first aid stations, HIV/Aid prevention education. Bethel-Riverview Coordination and Development
947 Osage Kansas City, KS 66105 (913) 321-7418 (Emergency assistance) emergency financial assistance for utilities, food pantry. Bethel Neighborhood Center
14 South 7th Street Kansas City, KS 66101 (913) 371-8218 (Emergency assistance) Clothing closet Catholic Charities
2220 Central Avenue Kansas City, KS 66102-4759 (913) 621-1504 Fax: (913) 371-6951 Provide assistance with food, rent, prescriptions, utilities, substance abuse counseling. Child care under 7, adoption and pregnancy counseling. Catholic Community Services-Emergency Center
Kansas City Area 632 Tauromee Kansas City, KS 66101 913-621-3445 Assistance Provided: Call first to set up an appointment – utilities, food, housing, medications, transportation Community Development
701 N 7th, 8th floor Kansas City, KS 66101 (913) 573-5100 House enhancement, program help loan, community Housing Investment Program. Coalition for Independence (CFI)
Independent Living Specialist 4911 State Ave. Kansas City, KS. 66102 (913) 378-2280 Voice (913) 548-2623 Cell (913) 321-5182 Fax Provide information, referral, advocacy, peer support, independent living skills training, and de-institutionalization. Crosslines Cooperative Council, Inc.
736 Shawnee Avenue Kansas City, KS 66105 (913) 281-3388 Emergency financial assistance for utilities, emergency financial assistance for prescriptions, financial assistance for rent and mortgage. Crosslines Cooperative Council, Inc.
736 Shawnee Avenue Kansas City, KS 66105 (913) 281-3388 Emergency financial assistance for utilities, emergency financial assistance for prescriptions, financial assistance for rent and mortgage. Economic Opportunity Foundation Inc.
2940 N 17th St Kansas City, KS 66104 (913) 621-5437 Emergency financial assistance for utilities, rent, and mortgage. The Family Conservancy
444 Minnesota Ave. Suite 200 Kansas City, KS 66101 (913) 342-1110 Mission Statement: Helping children and families achieve a lifetime of success. Families Together, Inc.
10563 Lackman Rd. Lenexa, KS 66219 (913) 287-1970 http://www.familiestogetherinc.org 1333 Meadowlark Lane, Suite 103 Kansas City, Kansas Phone: Kansas Parents 1-877-499-5369 Voice/TTY: (913) 287-1970 FAX: (913) 287-1972 kansascity@familiestogetherinc.org Parenting training, information on advocacy for Kansas parents and their children with disabilities. Family Preservation
DCCCA Family Preservation 155 S. 18th St., KCKS 66102 (913) 281-4932 Provides intensive in-home services to families who are in danger of having their child removed from their home. Friends of Yates Inc.
1418 Garfield Ave Kansas City, KS 66104 (913) 321-1566 (Emergency Assistance) Clothing closet, commodity food program, transitional housing. |
Heart of America Family Services
5421 State Avenue KCKS 66102 (913) 287- 1300 http://www.hafs.org Provide resource to families on individual and family counseling, early childhood care, education, community based family supports. Housing Authority
1124 N 9th St. KCKS 66101 (913) 281-3300 http://www.kckha.org Helps families and individuals with low and moderate income obtain safe, affordable, quality, housing through public housing and section 8 voucher programs, list of shelters. Kansas Department for Children and Families Kansas City
402 State Avenue Kansas City, KS 66101 Phone: (913) 279-7000 TDD: 1 (913) 279-7501 Fax: (913) 279-7393 http://www.srskansas.org/kansascity/srskansas.html Food Stamps, Emergency Food Services, Commodity, Adult protective Services, Funeral assistance, Kansas Weatherization, LIEAP program, Child Care. KCK Huggers/Special Olympics
5033 State Ave. Kansas City, KS. 66102 (913) 573-8331 Mission Statement: To inspire and encourage intellectually and physically challenged individuals to lead a rewarding and healthy lifestyle through education, sports, and activities. http://www.kckhuggers.org KVC Behavioral HealthCare, Inc.
4300 Brenner Ave. Kansas City, KS 66104 (913) 322-4900 Mission Statement: It is the mission of KVC Prairie Ridge Hospital to enrich and enhance the quality of life of individuals, families and communities by providing comprehensive and compassionate trauma-focused behavioral and mental healthcare, education and medical services. http://www.kvc.org Provides an integrated array of programs for children, adolescent and their families who are at risk in crisis. Mental Health America of the Heartland
739 Minnesota Ave. Kansas City, KS 66101 (913) 281-2221 Mission Statement: Mental Health America of the Heartland is dedicated to promoting the mental health of the community, and improving the quality of life of persons with mental illness, through advocacy, education, and support. The Salvation Army
6723 State Ave. Kansas City, KS 66102 (913) 232-5400 Emergency assistance, homeless services and prevention, substance abuse treatment, social programs for all ages and spiritual and emotional care to the community. Addiction recovery services including diagnosis, referral, social detox, intermediate and reintegration. http://centralusa.salvationarmy.org/ Shelters
Mt. Carmel Community Outreach Ministries (913) 621-4111 Kansas City, KS 66102Joyce Williams Shelter (913) 321-1566 Kansas City, KS 66102 Self Advocate Coalition of Kansas
2518 Ridge Court, #263 Lawrence, KS 66046 (785) 749-5588 1-888-354-7225 (toll free) FAX: (785) 843-3728 www.sackonline.org To promote empowerment and independence for adults with developmental disabilities. Shalom House
2100 N. 13th, KCKS (913) 321-2206 Assistance Provided: temporary shelter, evening & morning meals, laundry, showers, and limited hrs. Special Olympics Wyandotte County
5033 State Avenue KCKS 66102 (913) 573-8331 Kansas City Social Security Office
850 Nebraska Avenue Kansas City KS 66101 Social Security Phone (Nat’l): 1 (800) 772-1213 TTY: 1 (800) 325-0778 http://www.ssa.gov Social security card and SSI, SSDI. Kansas City Shelter
Kansas City, KS (913) 321-1566 SOS Shield of Service
Half-Way House 1200 N. 7th St., KCKS (913) 342-5500 Assistance Provided: Register with SRS, fees, other additional requirements; call for details |