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MEALS

Community Drop-In Center 
832-8864 
Hours: M-F 8:30AM-Noon
214 W. 10th St.

Continental breakfast. See DROP-IN CENTERS for full description.

Jubilee Cafe 
843-8202
Trinity Episcopal Church
Hours: Tu & Fr 7AM-8:15AM
1101 Vermont

Free made-to-order breakfast.

L.I.N.K. 
331-3663
First Christian Church
Hours: Tu, Th, Sa & Su 1:30pM-2:30pM
1000 Kentucky

Free, hot lunch.

The Salvation Army 
843-41 88
Hours: M, W & F Noon-1 PM
946 New Hampshire

For those staying at the shelter: Hot supper served every night. Coffee available all night. Donuts and coffee served in the morning. See FOOD, CLOTHING & FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE for full description.

FOOD, CLOTHING & 
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE


American Red Cross 
843-3550
Hours: M-F 8:30AM-4:30PM
2518 Ridgecourt #205

Utility assistance (must be over 60 yrs., on disability or receiving SS or SSI). Food, lodging, and clothing for disaster victims (fire, tornado, flood, etc.).

Ballard Community Center 
842-0729
Hours: M-F 8:30AM-Noon & 1PM-5:30PM
708 Elm

Food pantry, clothing pantry, rent and utility assistance, adopt a family, commodity supplement food program, and medical prescription program.

Disabled American Veterans Thrift Store
749-4900
Hours: M-Su 10AM-6PM
Southern Hills Mall, 23rd & Ousdahl

Thrift store with clothes, furniture, books, toys, etc.

ECKAN 
841-3357
Hours: M-F 8AM-5pm
1600Haskell, #197

Emergency food, clothing pantry, homeless and housing counseling, rent and utility assistance, youth job readiness program, school supplies, holiday programs, auto assistance, and home weatherization.

Goodwill Store 
331-3908
Hours: M-Sa 9AM-9PM & Su Noon-5PM
2200 W.31st

Thrift store. Training, job placement, and employment services.

Hannah's House Foundation 
841-8313
Hours: 24 hrs/day, 7 days a week
2216 Alabama

Clothing and supplies for pregnant teens, teen mothers, and infants. See also EMERGENCY SHELTERS.

Pelathe Community Resource Center 
841-7202
Hours: M-F 9AM-5PM
1423 Haskell

Food pantry (M,Tu,W&F 1PM-4PM; Th 1PM-7:30PM), housing, youth employment, and Native American advocacy.

Penn House 
842-0440
Hours: M-F 8AM-4PM
1035 Pennsylvania

Food bank (M-F, 1 -3), clothing, medication prescriptions (M-F, 1-3), emergency medical care, eviction & utility assistance, school supplies, stress support group (W.9-10).

Social Service League 
843-5414
Hours: W, Th & F 1OAM-5PM & Sat 1OAM-3PM
905 Rhode Island

Thrift store with clothes, furniture, books, toys, etc. Free clothing vouchers available at area social service agencies.

State Department of Social and Rehabilitation Services (SRS)
832-3700
Hours: M-F 8AM-5PM
1901 Delaware

Food stamps, assistance with heating/cooling bills, state insurance program, medical assistance, employment assistance for disabled, temporary assistance for families, child support enforcement, child protective services, child care assistance, and adult protective services (for elderly or mentally or physically impaired).

The Salvation Army 
843-4188
Hours: Tu-F 1PM-4PM
946 New Hampshire

Rent & utility assistance, food bank, meals (M,W,F, Noon-1pm), clothing, emergency shelter (M-Su, 9pm-8am, Oct-Apr), supportive services for transitional housing, holiday/seasonal assistance, emergency disaster services, alcohol & drug rehabilitation referrals, and limited assistance with prescription medications. Assistance with obtaining a birth certificate. Thrift store at 1818 Mass.

DROP-IN CENTERS


Community Drop-In Center 
832-8864
Hours: M-F 8:30AM-Noon
214 W. 10th St.

Day drop-in shelter, employment assistance, housing assistance, access to other social service agencies, showers, lockers, laundry facilities, continental breakfast, computer access, and phone access. See also MEALS.

Lawrence Christian Center 
842-4926
Hours: M-Su 5PM-9PM
1031 New Hampshire

Evening drop-in shelter. Snacks provided.

Project Acceptance 
843-4428
Hours: M-F 2:30PM-8:30PM
407 Maine

Day drop-in shelter, kitchen facilities, peer support for mental health consumers, referrals to community agencies, and social and recreational activities. Job Start Program offers assistance in finding employment (resume, clothing, transportation, etc.),
1910 Haskell, Ste #8,(M-F 1-5), 331-4480.

DRUG & ALCOHOL RECOVERY


Alcoholics' Anonymous

Answering Service: 842-0110
Headquarters: 841-2345

Hours: Varies, call for details

Assistance via mutual support and fellowship for those who desire to stop drinking and/or maintain sobriety.

Bert Nash Mental Health Center 
843-9192
Access Center Hours: M-F 8:30AM-5PM
200 Maine, Suite A

Treatment for mental illness and substance dependency. See also SPECIALIZED SERVICES.

DCCCA
841-4138
3312 Clinton Pkwy 
Hours: M-Th 8AM-7PM, F 8AM-5PM, Sa 9AM-4PM
1739 E. 23rd Street 
830-8238
Hours: M-F 8AM-5PM

Outpatient drug & alcohol services; group, family and individual counseling; employee assistance programs; and family preservation services.

First Step House 
843-9262
Hours: M-F 9AM-5PM
345 Florida

Residential center providing reintegration services for women recovering from chemical dependency. Licensed drug treatment center. Call for admission details.

Haskell Indian Health Center 
843-3750
Hours: M-F 8AM-Noon & 1PM-5PM
2415 Massachusetts

See HEALTH CARE for full description.

Hearthstone 
749-5409
Hours: M-Su 7AM-9PM (6PM is best time to call)
745 Ohio

Residential center providing reintegration services for men recovering from chemical dependency. Call for admission details.

Lawrence Alano Society 
841 -1992
Hours: M-Su IOAM-IOPM
801 Massachusetts (upstairs)

For people in recovery to relax, socialize, and discuss recovery-related topics. Groups M-F at
Noon and 7PM as well as Sa & Su (hours vary).

Regional Alcohol & Drug Assessment Center (RADAC)
1-800-281-0029

Private, not-for-profit agency contracted by SRS to complete a substance abuse placement assessment for persons meeting eligibility criteria. Assess if problem exists. Referral to state funded treatment centers.

EMERGENCY SHELTERS


Hannah's House Foundation 
841-8313
Hours: 24 hrs/day, 7 days a week
2216 Alabama

Residential house for pregnant teens. Support for single, teen mothers and teen mothers-to-be. See also FOOD, CLOTHING & FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE.

The Salvation Army 
843-41 88
Hours: M-Su 9PM-8AM, Oct-Apr
946 New Hampshire

See FOOD, CLOTHING & FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE for full description.

Women's Transitional Care Services 
843-3333
Hours: 24 hrs-7 days a week 
1-800-770-3030

Emergency shelter for women and children fleeing domestic violence. Service for women & children both in shelter and in the community (e.g. support groups, court and economic advocacy, individual meetings, etc.).

MONEY MANAGEMENT & 
TENANT/LANDLORD MEDIATION


Housing & Credit Counseling, Inc. 
749-4224
Hours: M-F 8AM-5PM
2518 Ridge Court, Rm 207

Consumer credit counseling, debt repayment counseling, and budgeting. Information, education, and counseling on landlord/tenant issues.

HOUSING ASSISTANCE


Lawrence-Douglas County Housing Authority
842-8110
Hours: M-F 1OAM-NOON & 1PM-4PM
1600 Haskell

Assists low-income with services such as Section 8 housing, rent subsidies, family resident services, elderly resident services, family self-sufficiency, and da yea re.

Pelathe Community Resource Center 
841-7202
Hours: M-F 9AM-5PM
1423 Haskell

See FOOD, CLOTHING & FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE for full description.

The Salvation Army 
843-41 88
Hours: Tu-F 1 PM-4PM
946 New Hampshire

See FOOD, CLOTHING & FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE for full description.

HEALTH CARE


Ballard Community Center 
842-0729
Hours: M-F 8:30AM-Noon & 1 PM-5:30PM
708 Elm

See FOOD, CLOTHING & FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE for full description.

Douglas County Dental Clinic 
312-7770
Hours: 8 am - 5 pm Monday through Friday
4920 Bob Billings Parkway (West 15th Street)

Reduced dental care for low-income or homeless.

Lawrence-Douglas County Health Dept. 
843-0721
Office Hours: M-F 8:30AM-Noon & 1 PM-5PM
Clinic Hours: M 8:30AM-8PM, Tu 9:30AM-11:30AM, 1PM-4:30PM, W-F 8:30AM-11:30AM, 1PM-4:30PM
200 Maine Street, Suite B

Immunizations, health screenings, case management for the frail elderly, WIC, family planning, and other programs for families and children.

Haskell Indian Health Center 
843-3750
Hours: M-F 8AM-Noon & 1PM-5PM
2415 Massachusetts

Genera/ clinic: mental health, chemical abuse, and social services. Special clinics: well baby clinic, immunizations, vision screenings, diabetic clinic, and eye appointments.

Health Care Access, Inc. 
841-5760
Hours: M, Tu, Th & F 8AM-5pM, W 8AH-3:30pM
1920 Moodie Road

Primary care clinic. Referrals for one-time visit to specialists who volunteer service. Referrals to dentists and assistance with medication.

Heartland Medical Outreach 
832-1845
Hours: M 6PM-8PM, Tu & Th 9AM-Noon
619 Vermont

Free drop-in clinic offering general health services.

Penn House 
842-0440
Hours: M-F 1 ?M-3pM
1035 Pennsylvania

See FOOD, CLOTHING & FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE for full description.

EMPLOYMENT SERVICES


Lawrence Workforce Center 
840-9675
Hours: M-F 8AM-5PM
2540 S. Iowa, Suite R

Free. One-stop center with resources and staff to assist with employment search.

SPECIALIZED SERVICES


Bert Nash Mental Health Center 
843-9192
Access Center Hours: M-F 8:30AM-5pM
200 Maine, Suite A

(Mental illness) Community support service for people with severe and persistent mental illness. Child and family mental health services. See also DRUG & ALCOHOL RECOVERY.

Catholic Community Services 
841-0307
Hours: M-Th 8:30AM-8PM, F 8:30AM-5PM
320 Maine

(Mental illness) Counseling offered for individuals, couples, family, and children. Mediation services. Sliding fee scale, according to ability to pay. Free pregnancy and adoption counseling.

Christian Psychological Services 
843-2429
Hours: M-Sa By appointment
500 Rockledge, Ste C

(Mental illness) Provides psychological, personality, and vocational testing as well as parenting
evaluations and therapy. Christian-centered.

Douglas County Senior Services 
842-0543
Hours: M-F 8:30AM-4:30PM
745 Vermont

(Over 60 yrs. of age) Support for caregivers, congregate and home delivered meals, assistance with locating senior housing, health insurance counseling, legal assistance, tax assistance, utility assistance, classes, and recreational activities.

Douglas County AIDS Project 
843-0040
Hours: M-F 8:30AM-4:30pM
2518 Ridge Ct., #244

(HIV+/AIDS) Advocacy in applying for benefits and programs, transportation, assistance with living needs and social interaction, emotional support, financial assistance for medical needs, case management, referrals, information and education.

Independence, Inc. 
841-0333
Hours: M-F 8AM-5PM
2001 Haskell

(Disability) Advocacy, information and referrals, independent living skills, peer counseling; benefits assistance, assistive technology, microcomputer training, personal care attendant management, accessible housing program, counseling, community education and outreach, and home and community based waiver services (HCBS).

Rape Victim Survivor Service 
841-2345
Hours: 24 hrs-7 days a wk  (Call number and ask for RVSS Advocate)
2518 Ridge Ct., #202

(Survivors of sexual assault) Comprehensive services including court, medical, and economic
advocacy. Individual or group support available.

LAUNDRY & SHOWER FACILITIES


Community Building 
832-7920
Hours: M-F 7AM-8:30AM & Sa-Su 10AM-6PM
115 E. 11th

Shower facilities open as long as no classes are in session. Soap is provided, towels are not.

Community Drop-In Center 
832-8864
Hours: M-F 8:30AM-Noon
214 W. 10th St.

See DROP-IN CENTERS for full description.

East Lawrence Recreation Center
832-7950
Hours: M-F 8AM-1OPM & Sa-Su 10AM-6PM
1245 E. 15th

Shower facilities open at all times. Soap is provided, towels are not.

Holcolm Park Recreation Center 
832-7940
Hours: M-F 7AM-10PM, Sa 10AM-6PM & Su 1PM-6PM
2700 W. 27th Street

Shower facilities open at all times. Soap is provided, towels are not.

The Salvation Army 
843-4188
Hours: M-F 8AM-4PM
946 New Hampshire

Showers available M-F as long as monitor is on duty. If staying in shelter, showers available 9PM-10:30PM. See FOOD, CLOTHING & FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE for full description.

HOTLINES (Answered 24 hours a Day unless otherwise noted)

Headquarters 
841-2345

Free & confidential consultation. Will offer information and referrals.

Bert Nash Crisis 
843-9192

Free & confidential mental health crisis line.

Kansas Elder Care Hotline 
1-888-353-5337
Hours: M-F 8AM-7pM CST

Nationwide database of service providers offering services for persons over 60 years of age.