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JEFFERSON COUNTY, KANSAS RESOURCE DIRECTORY

GENERAL ASSISTANCE, SPECIAL NEEDS AND PUBLIC SERVICES  

Breakthrough House Inc  .............................................................................................................. (785)232-6807

• Emergency Aid, Day Programs and Other Assistance for Severely and Persistently mentally ill persons, COMPEER Mentoring Program for Mentally in Adults and Children

The Capper Foundation  .............................................................................................................. (785)272-4060

·   Enhances the Independence of People with Physical Disabilities-Primarily Children, by Employing a Variety of Therapies, Assistive Technology Devices and Professional and Family Training Sessions that Enhance Skills and Abilities the Person Already Possesses

Community Action ........................................................................................................................ (785)235-8902

·   Programs aimed at Eliminating Poverty through Services Ranging from Prenatal to Elderly 

DOORSTEP Inc..............................................................................................................................(785)357-5341

·    Comprehensive Emergency Assistance including Food, Clothing, Rent, Prescriptions and Utility Assistance

Cottonwood Inc  ............................................................................................................................ (785)863-3295

·   Services to People with Developmental Disabilities Including Employment, Community Living and Service Coordination

ERC / Resource and Referral ..................................................................................................... (785)357-5171

·   http://www.ercrefer.org

·   Job Bank, Referrals to Low-Cost Housing and Child Care and Training for Child Care Professionals

·   Assistance for Emergency/Crisis Situations

FirstGuard Health Plan /HEALTHWAVE ................................................. (816)922-7250 OR (800)250-4413

·   http://www.flrstguard.com

·   Health Insurance for Low Income Families

God’s Storehouse Food Bank..................................................................................................... (785)484-2224

Heartland Shares (Let’s Help, Inc.).............................................................................................. (785)234-6208

·   Uses Volunteer Hours to Help Purchase Lower Cost Groceries

Housing & Credit Counseling Inc................................................................................................. (785)234-0217

·   http://hcci-ks.org

·   Consumer Credit Counseling and Dept Repayment scheduling

Independence Inc  ....................................................................................... (785)841-0333 OR (800)824-7277

·   Independent Living Skills, Computer Training, Services and Advocacy for People with Disabilities, Referrals

Jefferson County Courthouse Offices ......................................................................................... (877)278-4118

·   http://www.jfcountyks.com

Jefferson County Service Organization....................................................................................... (785)863-2637

·   Transportation

·   Information Outreach

Joblink ............................................................................................................................................ (785)863-3295

·   Supported Employment and Job Development, Coaching and Retention

K-State Research and Extension - Jefferson County.. ............................................................. (785)863-2212

·   Services in Nutrition, Family Life, Youth and Community Development

Legal Aid Society of Topeka ...................................................................................................... (785)354-8531

·   Legal Assistance for Income Eligible Victims of Domestic Violence, Civil Legal Matters and Social Security Disability Advocacy, Elderly Assistance Program

McLouth Food Pantry.................................................................................. (913)796-9999 OR (913)796-1709

National Weather Forecast Office............................................................................................... (785)232-0814

Northeast Kansas Community Action Program (NEK-CAP).................................................... (785)367-3986

·   Services and Programs Promoting Self-sufficiency for the Whole Family

Northeast Kansas Education Service Center.... ........................................................................ (785)887-6711

·   http://www.nekesc.org

·   Vocational Testing - Referral to Vocational Rehabilitation Services

·   Services for Children with Special Health Needs

Oskaloosa Christian Service Organization................................................................................ (785)863-2307

·   Sells Clothing at a Nominal Fee and Furnishes Clothes for Disaster Relief

Road Conditions  ...................................................... (800)585-7623 OR (785)296-3102 OR (785)863-2247

·   http://www.kanroad.org

Salvation Army............................................................................................................................... (785)863-2447

·   Financial Assistance with Utilities, Prescriptions, Food, Fuel, Etc.

Social and Rehabilitation Services (SRS)................................................ (785)863-2223 OR (785)296-3959

·   http://www.ink.org/public/srs

·   Medical Card

Social Security Hotline.................................................................................................................. (800)772-1213

Vocational Rehabilitation Services............................................................................................. (785)863-2223

·   Ages 18+

·   Income Eligibility Guidelines

Women, Infants and Children (WIC) ........................................................................................... (785)863-2447

·   Nutritious Food Supplements, Education and Health Care Referrals

POISON CONTROL SERVICES

Poison Control Center ............................................................................................................... (800)222-1222

St. Francis Medical Center........................................................................................................... (785)295-8095

Stormont-Vail Regional Medical Center ................................................................................. (785)354-6106

SENIOR SERVICES

Adult Abuse and Neglect Hotline ................................................................................................ (800)922-5330

Heartland Adult Services - Plus, Inc ............................................................................................ (785)484-2699

·   Optional Community Based Services

Hickory Pointe Care & Rehabilitation Center   ..................................................................... (785)863-2108

·   Alzheimer’s/Dementia Unit

·   Adult Day Care/Respite Care

·   Rehabilitation/Outpatient Services

Jayhawk Area Agency on Aging   ............................................................. (785)235-1366 OR (800)798-1366

·   Case Management, Client Assessment, Referral and Evaluation

Jefferson County Health Department .......................................................................................... (785)863-2447

·   Community Health Screening and Toenail Trimming Clinics

·   In-home Personal Care, Housekeeping and Wellnes Monitoring Nursing Services

Jefferson County Service Organization  ................................................................................. (785)863-2637

·   Transportation and Information Outreach

Kansas Department on Aging   ................................................................. (785)296-4986 OR (800)432-3535

·   http://www.k4s.org/kdoa

·   Alzheimer's Helpline

·   Community-Based and Long Term Care Services

·   Senior Health Insurance Counseling

Linnwood Place   ....................................................................................................................... (785)945-3634

Meals on Wheels .......................................................................................................................... (785)863-2411

·   Home Delivered Meals and Group Dining

PARENTING SERVICES

Family Service and Guidance .................................................................................................... (785)232-5005

·   Preschool Developmental Center for Children with Emotional Disorders, Early Parenting Support, Counseling Services, Respite and Crisis Care

Healthy Families ........................................................................................................................... (785)235-1611

·   Prevention Program for Families with Children from the Prenatal Period through age 5.

·   Provides Support, Parenting Education and Services Nurturing Child Growth and Development through Focused Home Visitation, Support Groups and Referrals, for a period of up to five years

Heart of America Family Services ......................................................... (913)573-2273 OR (800)755-0838

·   http://www.hafs.org

·   Free Local Child Care Resource and Referral Agency for Parents and Providers

·   Technical Assistance for Child Care Providers

·   Child Care Provider Training

Mother-to-Mother Ministries........................................................................................................ (785)484-2476

·   Support, Education and Friendship for Mothers Facing a Variety of Challenges

Parents Anonymous Hotline........................................................................................................ (800)332-6378

·   Help to Deal with Parenting Problems

TARC............................................................................................................................................. (785)232-0597

·   Services for Children who have or at Risk for Developmental Disabilities

HEALTH AND MEDICAL SERVICES

American Cancer Society.......................................................................... (785)273-4422 OR (800)227-2345

·   http://www.cancer.org

·   Cancer Research, Education & Prevention, Support & Assistance, Camp Hope

American Heart Association ..................................................................... (785)272-7056 OR (800)284-3979

·   http://www.americanheart.org

·   Emergency Disaster Relief, Education, Respite and Utility Services

American Lung Association of Kansas   ............................................... (785)272-9290 OR (800)586-4872

·   http://www.kslung.org

American Red Cross   ................................................................................................................. (785)234-0568

·   Emergency Disaster Relief/Assistance, Supportive Assistance to Military Families, Health and Safety Education, Transportation Services, Respite Care for Senior Caregivers and Utility Assistance

Ask-A-Nurse  ................................................................................................................................. (785)295-8333

·   24-hour Help Line Staffed by Nurses Who Can Answer Questions and Provide Resources

Breast Cancer Action Inc ............................................................................................................. (785)843-9192

·   http://eagle.cc.ukans.edu/~hca/bca.htm l

·   Support, Education and Information for Breast Cancer Survivors and Their Families

Friends of Hospice of Jefferson County   ............................................................................... (785)863-2447

·   Financial Assistance for Terminally in Patients and Families

Heartland Home Care Inc ............................................................................................................ (785)484-2699

·   In-home Care and Therapy Services

Jefferson County Health Department ......................................................................................... (785)863-2447

·   Child Care Licensing and Registering

·   Diabetic Support Group

·   Family Planning Services Healthy Start Visitor

·   Immunizations

·   Kan-Be-Healthy (KBH) Screenings (medical card required)

·   School Entry Physicals

·   Maternal - Child Health Programs

·   Environmental Services

·   Jefferson County Home Health  (785)863-2447

·   In-home, Skilled Nursing and Terminally in Care

·   Speech, Occupational and Physical Therapy

Jefferson County Hospice ........................................................................................................ (785)863-2447

·   Medical Care for Terminally in - in the home, nursing home or hospital

Jefferson County Memorial Hospital ..................................................................................... (913)774-4340

·   Emergency Services

·   Nursing Home

·   Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapy                       

·   Laboratory

·   Radiology Life Flight

·   Pharmacy

·   Lifeline Services

·   Gastroenterology Jefferson County Physicians

Cotton-O’Neil Clinic - Meriden ................................................................................................. (785)484-2803

Cotton-O’Neil Clinic - Oskaloosa ................................................................................................ (785)863-3417

Cotton-O’Neil Clinic - Perry  ........................................................................................................ (785)597-2112

Jefferson County Memorial Hospital - E. R ............................................................................ (913)774-4340

McLouth Medical Clinic   ............................................................................ (913)796-6116 OR (877)317-6380

Nortonville Medical Clinic ............................................................................................................ (913)886-2110

Riverbend Rural Health Clinic  .................................................................................................... (913)886-8371

Valley Falls Medical Clinic ........................................................................................................ (785)945-3263

Winchester Medical Clinic ........................................................................................................ (913)774-2150

Marion Clinic ................................................................................................................................. (785)233-8081

·   Charitable Health Care Provider

Maternal and Infant Care Project (M&l) ...................................................................................... (785)354-4314

Northeast Kansas Assistive Technology ................................................................................. (800)526-3648

·   Medical Equipment Loan Bank; Referral

St Francis Health Center ............................................................................................................. (785)295-8000

·   Health Center Provides Programs for Families, Ranging from Prenatal Services to Services for Parents and Grandparents

Stormont-Vail Healthcare  ........................................................................................................... (785)354-6000

·   Health Care Provides many Services for Families, including Programs Ranging from Prenatal to those for the Elderly

MENTORING. PREVENTION. PHYSICAL AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES

Al-Anon/Alateen  ......................................................................................... (785)357-8725 OR (888)425-2666

·   http://www.inc.com/users/topekaalanon.html  OR http://www.al-anon.org/

Battered Women Task Force at The YWCA...............(785)354-7927 (weekends/holidays (785)234-3300)

·   Emergency Shelter and Crisis Intervention Counseling

Big Brothers Big Sisters  ............................................................................................................. (785)863-3565

·   School and Community Based Youth Mentoring Program

CASA of Shawnee County, Inc ................................................................................................... (785)232-2777

·   Court Appointed Special Advocate Volunteers are Appointed to Children Involved in the Court System because of Abuse, Neglect, Contested Custody or as Victim Witnesses

Catholic Community Services Inc ............................................................................................... (785)233-6300

·   Counseling: Family, Individual & Group, DADS Program, Parent-Child Learning Centers and Friendly Visitor Program

Child Abuse Hotline  ..................................................................................................................... (800)422-4453

Children, Youth and Families Resource Center   ................................................................. (785)354-8902

·   Intake, Assessment and Links to Available Health, Mental Health and Alcohol and Drug Services for Families

DCCCA Regional Prevention Center ................................................................................... (785)830-8238

·   Alcohol/Drug Education and Community Support Services

·   Treatment and Counseling for Those Struggling with Alcohol or Drug Addiction

Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault Emergency Services Inc. (DoV