Useful Links for Parents & Students
United Way 2-1-1
"Just dial 2-1-1
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United Way 2-1-1 is an easy-to-remember central phone number connecting people with available community resources. You'll reach a trained, caring professional 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. All for free, all confidential. For more information, visit http://www.211.org
Health & Crisis
Rachel's Tea House
A maternity ministry and residential home where young moms and their families learn to build relationship, share experiences, and receive some of the tangible things needed for their babies. Providing a network of assistance to meet the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of teen and unwed mothers.
913-334-4343
www.rachelsthouse.org
Wyandotte County Health Department
Provides information and health services to the people of Wyandotte County. Offers family planning and healthy start services, as well as screenings, public health education, sexually transmitted disease information, and handles the WIC program.
619 Ann Avenue
Kansas City, KS 66101
913-321-4803
www.wycokck.org
Wyandotte Center
Wyandotte County’s community mental health center, providing quality services to enrich and strengthen children, adults, and entire families. Porvides mental and behavioral health services as well as a 24-hour crisis line. Youth services include case management, youth and parent support, groups to learn and model behavior skills, psychiatric services, adolescent outpatient substance abuse treatment, specialized day treatment in a school setting, crisis respite for families, Project Redirect for youth and families involved with the court system or who have had involvement with the Juvenile Intake and Assessment Center, and school-based programs training youth in peer counseling and HIV prevention.
Community Based Services
1301 North 47th Street
Kansas City, KS
913-563-6500
Walk-in Crisis Clinic
7840 Washington Avenue
Kansas City, KS
913-328-4600
24-Hour Crisis Telephone Line
913-788-4200
www.wyandotcenter.org
Jay Doc Free Clinic
A clinic through the University of Kansas Medical Center to provide free health care. Provides by urgent and preventive care services on Monday and Wednesdays from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
340 Southwest Boulevard
Kansas City, KS 66103
913-709-3228
www.jaydocfreeclinic.org
Silver City Health Center
Provides affordable, high-quality primary care, in-depth clinical evaluation and a range of program-specific health services to English and Spanish-speaking residents of Wyandotte and Johnson counties. Offers well baby/child care, immunizations, sports physicals, adult well care, treatment for minor illnesses, treatment of chronic illnesses, minor surgical procedures, hearing and vision screening, EKGs, and flu shots. There are multiple payment options including sliding fees based on income. Walk ins are welcome.
1428 S. 32nd Street
Kansas City, KS 66106
913-831-1111
www.kuhealthpartners.org/silver_city.htm
Children's Mercy West
Clinic through Children’s Mercy Hospital providing services to children from birth to age 18. Appoints are available Monday thru Friday and on Saturday mornings. They are not able to accept walk in patients, so call ahead for an appointment.
4313 State Avenue
Kansas City, KS 66102
913-233-4400
www.childrensmercy.org
KidsHealth.org
http://www.kidshealth.org
This three-in-one website tailors its information by age range, offering sites for kids, teens, or adults.
Kansas City Free Health Clinic
Call 816-753-5144 to make an appointment
National Youth Crisis Hotline
1-800-HIT-HOME
(1-800-448-4663)
800-522-TEEN
Teenline, in operation every day from noon to midnight, offers a caring listener for teens who have questions or concerns about relationships, alcohol and other drug abuse, sexuality and other topics.
TeenCentral.net
http://www.teencentral.net
Share your experience. Find out "whassup" with people you can relate to at TeenCentral.Net, the help-line web site for teens, by teens.
Education
S.A.M.M. (Science and Math Matter)
A local service where you can call certified teachers with questions about homework assignments, particularly those related to math & science. Students may call S.A.M.M. for homework help at 816-877-0777 between the hours of 3:30pm to 7:00pm
www.infoplease.com/homework/
The world’s largest free reference site. Includes encyclopedia, dictionary, almanacs, and homework help on English, math, history, geography, science, and more.
www.jiskha.com
A sit that allows you to ask for help online. Experts help with all school subjects including math, science, and social studies.
www.homeworktips.about.com
Make the most of homework assignments and study time with these tips and techniques.
www.homeworkspot.com
Offers homework resources for K-12 organized by subject and grade-level.
Wyandotte County Library
Argentine Branch
2800 Metropolitan
Kansas City, KS 66106
Phone: 913-722-7400
Monday-Thursday 8:30 am - 8:30 pm
Friday-Saturday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Sunday 1:00-5:00 pm
Kansas City, Kansas Library
Main Branch
625 Minnesota Ave.
Kansas City, Kansas 66101
Phone: 913-551-3280
Monday-Thursday 8:30 am - 8:30 pm
Friday-Saturday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Sunday 1:00-5:00 pm
MyFuture.com
http://www.myfuture.com
This site is for high school students looking for direction in planning their futures. Here you can find grant information, scholarships, careers, getting great jobs and managing money.
NEA Parents' Page
http://www.nea.org/parents
Offering parent guides to homework, math, science and achievement.
Resources for parents
Catholic Charities
Family Support Center
Wyandotte County
2220 Central Avenue
Kansas City, KS 66102
(913)621-3445
www.catholiccharitiesks.org
Compassionate Friends (grief support after the death of a child)
(816) 531-6464
www.compassionatefriends.org
Other resources
Kansas City Free Health Clinic
Provides basic health care services to the Kansas City community at no charge to people who cannot pay for care or have do not have insurance. Services include basic care, chiropractic care, dental services, HIV testing, pregnancy testing, STD testing, and TB testing. Patients are seen by appointment and appointments ca by made by calling beginning at 8 a.m. Monday through Friday. Appoints are made for the next day, so calling ahead is required. Proof of income and current residency information are required to be seen.
Midtown
3515 Broadway
Kansas City, MO 64111
Eastside
5119 E. 24th Street
Kansas City, MO 64127
Appointment Phone Line: 816-753-5144
www.kcfree.org
Kansas Suicide & Crisis Hotlines
Available toll-free 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Provides trained counselors to talk to someone struggling with depression and/or suicide.
Toll-Free / 24 hours / 7 days a week
1-800-SUICIDE (1-800-784-2433)
1-800-273-TALK (1-800-273-8255)
www.suicidehotlines.com/kansas.html
Kansas Child and Adult Abuse Hotline
Call if you suspect a child is being abused or neglected. Telephone lines are staffed 24 hours a day and every effort will be made to protect your identity. Can also use to report suspected abuse, neglect, or exploitation of an adult. Every call is taken seriously.
1-800-922-5330
www.srskansas.org/hotlines.htm" www.srskansas.org/hotlines.htm
Kansas Coalition Against Sexual and Domestic Violence (KCSDV)
A network of programs used to end battering and sexual assault. Primary focus is on providing support and safety to the victims of these crimes through the direct services of member programs. If someone is in danger, contact 911 or the police. Call KCSDV for advocacy, counseling, and referrals.
Kansas Statewide Hotline: 1-888-END-ABUSE (1-888-363-2283)
National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE (1-800-799-7233)
913-677-0100
913-321-0951
www.kcsdv.org
MOCSA/Metropolitan Organization to Counter Sexual Assault
Created to lessen the ill effects of sexual assault and abuse through prevention, education, intervention, treatment, and advocacy. Provides services and support to sexual assault victims as they move through the medical, law enforcement, judicial, and social service systems including prevention and education programs and intervention and treatment advocacy. A 24-hour crisis line is provided as well.
3100 Broadway, Suite 400
Kansas City, MO 64111
816-931-4527
24-hour Crisis line: 816-931-0233 or 913-642-0233
www.mocsa.org
SAFEHOME
A domestic violence shelter with 24/7 crisis services. Services include a 10-week shelter program for women, services for children, outreach counseling, shelter program, transitional housing program, court and economic advocacy, substance abuse assessment, rape prevention education, healthcare education and advocacy, legal representation, and community education.
SAFEHOME Domestic Violence Line: 913-262-2868
Metro Abuse Hotline: 816-HOTLINE (816-468-5463) or Toll-free 888-432-4300
http://www.safehome-ks.org
Rape Crisis Line
A hotline with trained counselors for rape victims.
(816) 531-0233
The Salvation Army
Provides services including children’s services, prison ministry, youth programs, cross-cultural ministries, disaster services, emergency assistance, utility assistance, homeless services, senior housing and programs, substance abuse services, thrift stores, 3 Trails Camp and Retreat Center, visitation and Christmas programs.
Divisional Headquarters
3637 Broadway
Kansas City, MO 64111
Phone: (816) 421-5434
www.usc.salvationarmy.org
City Union Mission
Provides food, clothing, men’s ministry, women and family shelter, thrift stores, a 24-hour hotline, and medical services for the homeless.
Hotline For The Homeless: (816) 474-4599
www.cumission.org
www.teencentral.net
An anonymous help-line website developed by experts in teen counseling and psychology. Professionally monitored, it is for teens, by teens. It is password-protected, safe cyber-space for teens to work out their issues.
www.teenhelp.org
An anonymous support site focusing on giving advice to teens where anyone can come for help with a problem.
National Youth Crisis Hotline
1-800-HIT-HOME
(1-800-448-4663)
National Runaway Hotline
800-621-4000
Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network (RAINN)
1-800-656-HOPE
(1-800-656-4673)
Al-Anon & Alateen
1-800-356-9996
National Drug & Alcohol Treatment Hotline
1-800-662-HELP
(1-800-662-4357)
National Council on Alcoholism & Drug Dependency Hope Line
1-800-622-2255
National Cocaine Hotline
1-800-262-2463
