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If you or someone you know needs support now, call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org

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meals on wheels. future plans will include for-profit licensed nursing homes

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Building an educated, healthy, financially empowered and engaged Latino community.

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We're Excited to Announce Our New CPO, our very own Erica Andrade! As El Centro continues our strategy of growth and expansion of services for our community, we are excited to share Erica Andrade, Health Navigation Manager, has been promoted to our Chief Program...

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We're Excited to Announce Our New CPO, our very own Erica Andrade! As El Centro continues our strategy of growth and expansion of services for our community, we are excited to share Erica Andrade, Health Navigation Manager, has been promoted to our Chief Program...

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Harvesters provides food to its network of member agencies who in turn provide help to individuals and families at risk of hunger throughout the community.

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Harvesters provides information on receiving emergency food assistance in Kansas City. Find locations for food pantries and kitchens, as well as mobile food distributions. Get information on the SNAP or Food Stamp program.

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*911 — You can call or text 911 in all of the Kansas City Metro area

*Report suspected child abuse to the Kansas Department for Children and Families (DCF) protection report center at 1.800.922.5330.

*Safehome’s hotline is available 24/7 at 913-262-2868

*MOCSA’s crisis line is available 24/7 at 913-642-0233

*KCSL’s parent helpline is available 24/7 at (1-800-CHILDREN) to answer queries from parents and caregivers trying to meet the challenges of raising children

*Johnson County Mental Health Crisis Line is available 24/7 at 913-268-0156

*Kansas City Anti-Violence Project has a 24/7 hotline available to provide information and support specific to LGBTQ survivors impacted by domestic violence, sexual assault and hate violence at 816-349-9371.

*Youth Crisis Hotline is available 24/7 at 816-741-8700 or 888-233-1639

*National Child Abuse Hotline is available to text, call or chat 24/7 at 1-800-4-A-CHILD (1-800-422-4453)

*The  Abuse & Incest National Network has an online chat option in addition to a 24/7 hotline at 800.656.4673

*Johnson County Mental Health 24-hour Crisis Line — 913-268-0156 — a line answered by local mental health professionals who assess immediate needs.

Suicide Prevention Lifeline — 1-800-273-8255 or text "help" to 741-741 — a national line answered by mental health professionals.
en Español - 1-888-628-9454

TTY - 1-800-799-4889

Youth Street Outreach Worker- Johnson County

C 913-295-7067

mmendenhall@restartinc.org

www.restartinc.org

918 E. 9th Street, Kansas City, MO 64106-3072

24 Hour Access Hotline 816.472.5664

24 Hour Youth Emergency Hotline 816.309.9048

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Helping our neighbors who are challenged by poverty of mind, body, and spirit find the open door of Catholic Charities in our communities.

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Buy food or pay the rent? Buy medicine or pay the gas bill? Thousands of people are forced to ask these types of painful questions every day in our community.

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Johnson County Human Services (NE Multi-service Center)

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Johnson County Human Services (NE Multi-service Center)

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Multi-Service Outreach Centers provide a safety net for those in need and a means of moving beyond cycles of aid into self-reliance.

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Johnson County residents needing assistance are encouraged to call 913-715-6653. Staff will screen residents for services and direct them to the nearest center.

Multi-Service Outreach Centers provide a safety net for those in need and a means of moving beyond cycles of aid into self-reliance. We serve people in need of social services who live in geographic areas generally conforming with school districts.

Southwest Multi-Service Center: 510 W Main St., Suite D Gardner, KS 66030

North Central Multi-Service Center: 12425 W. 87th St. Parkway, Suite 200 Lenexa, KS 66215

Northeast Multi-Service Center: 6000 Lamar Ave, Suite 200 Mission, KS 66202

Olathe Multi-Service Center: 11811 S. Sunset Drive Suite 1300, Olathe, KS 66061

Qualifications to receive services:

Must be a Johnson County resident

Must be at or below 200% of poverty level and provide income verification from the previous 30 days

Must provide photo ID's for members 18+ in the household

Must provide Social Security cards for all members of the household

Must have made a payment on utility bill (within the last 90 days) to receive utility assistance

Outreach staff are available to meet with residents to address their individual situations. The centers work closely with school districts, area churches, businesses, and organizations, and the community at large. Regular business hours are 8:00 a.m.to noon and 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Clients are seen by appointment only so we can provide a confidential setting and give clients our full attention.

Items for the food pantries and funds for stabilization assistance are made possible through the generosity of partnering businesses, schools, churches, community organizations, and individuals. Donations are always welcome! To make a monetary donation or in-kind donation, please contact our Community Relations Manager.
Services provided include:

Stabilization Assistance. Funds are available to help qualifying families with utility payments, medical needs, and other special needs. Assistance may include coordination of services among multiple community agencies. Rent assistance is offered on a very limited basis to existing clients undergoing on-going case management services.

Case Management and Self-Sufficiency. Social services professionals are available to help residents seeking guidance and assistance in addressing multiple, complex needs. Case management provides a way for residents to progress from needing emergency assistance to becoming self-sufficient

Food Pantry. Non-perishable food items are available for qualifying families at the Multi-Service Centers. Toiletries, fresh produce, and meat are provided when available.(Items are not available at the Olathe Multi-Service Center)

Homelessness - If you are living in Johnson County and need emergency shelter and other homeless services (español) you have options to connect to a variety of supports.

Kansas City's Medicine Cabinet provides assistance for dental emergencies, diabetic supplies, durable medical equipment, optical needs, and prescriptions (no controlled substances).

Information and Referral. Comprehensive information is provided about community resources throughout Johnson County.

Volunteer Opportunities Become part of our volunteer team! If you are interested in volunteering with the Outreach Program or any other program of Johnson County Human Services, please call the Community Relations Manager at 913-715-8859. More volunteer information.

Utility Assistance Financial assistance to promote safety and avoid utility disconnection is available to qualifying Johnson County households. Help may be provided with electric, water, propane, gas, waste water, or wood bills. To apply, call 913-715-6653. Services are available by appointment only.
For help with utilities January-March of each year individuals may also apply for LIEAP, the Low Income Energy Assistance Program.

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Multi-Service Outreach Centers provide a safety net for those in need and a means of moving beyond cycles of aid into self-reliance. We serve people in need of social services who live in geographic areas generally conforming with school districts. Southwest Multi-Service Center: 510 W Main St., Suite D Gardner, KS 66030 North Central Multi-Service Center: 12425 W.

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Johnson County CARES Act Rent & Utility Assistance Application

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Johnson County CARES Act Rent & Utility Assistance Application

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Johnson County CARES Act Rent & Utility Assistance Application

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Assess the Need

FIRST, we assess the needs of each community in which we serve. We work to understand the obstacles, hardships, and challenges native to the area's particular population.

Build the Programs

NEXT, we build local programs designed to offer immediate relief, short-term care, and long-term growth in the areas that will best benefit the community.

Invest in the Community

THEN, we offer the local programs to the local community, working to continually optimize their efficacy via spiritual, physical, and emotional service.

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The Salvation Army in the United States of America.

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Double Up Food Bucks makes it easier for low-income families to eat fresh fruits and vegetables while supporting family farmers and growing local economies.

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The new Double Up Heartland Collaborative is aligning and scaling up successful healthy food incentive programs. Partners in this strong, two-state effort will serve more farmers and low-income families with the USDA Food Insecurity Nutrition Incentive program. Over 1.1 million Kansas and Missouri residents rely on federal food assistance via the SNAP program. Double Up Food Bucks makes it easier for low-income families to eat fresh fruits and vegetables while supporting family farmers and growing local economies.

Core Partners

Double Up Food Bucks is only possible thanks to our many other partners and funders.

History

The past 7 years have seen the start of successful healthy food incentive programs in the region that match the value of SNAP dollars spent at participating sites, helping people bring home more locally grown fruits and vegetables, while supporting local farmers. The USDA Food Insecurity Nutrition Incentive program will allow regional organizations to collaborate for broader impact for area families and farmers. The Double Up Heartland Collaborative brings together many efforts, including these:

Kansas City farmers markets: Cultivate Kansas City has been operating "Beans & Greens" incentives since 2009

Eastern Kansas farmers markets: Douglas County and the City of Lawrence have been operating "Market Match" incentives since 2014 at a growing number of markets

Kansas City grocery stores: Mid-America Regional Council partnered with Fair Food Network on a 2015 Double Up Food Bucks pilot at Price Chopper stores

St. Louis farmers markets: a collaboration of St. Louis markets piloted "SNAP 2 It" incentives in 2015

What's Next

We will continue to implement a shared Double Up Food Bucks brand and program at an expanded number of sites, building upon existing momentum, expertise and interest from new communities, and providing a simplified experience for SNAP participants. By 2018, Double Up Food Bucks will be available at:

30 farmers markets and 50 grocery stores in the Kansas City metro

20 farmers markets and 50 grocery stores in St. Louis and outstate Missouri

20 farmers markets and 5 grocery stores in Kansas

If your market is interested in participating, please contact us.

The Double Up Food Bucks program began at five farmers markets in Detroit in 2009 and is now made available through local partners at farmers markets and grocery stores in over 20 states, including Missouri, Kansas, and neighboring Arkansas, Colorado, Iowa, Nebraska and Oklahoma. Learn more about Double Up programs nationwide.

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Double Up Food Bucks - Kansas and Missouri

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The new Double Up Heartland Collaborative is aligning and scaling up successful healthy food incentive programs. Partners in this strong, two-state effort will serve more farmers and low-income families with the USDA Food Insecurity Nutrition Incentive program. Over 1.1 million Kansas and Missouri residents rely on federal food assistance via the SNAP program.

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SMAC PTA Clothing Exchange offers clothing and shoes at no cost.  Students can also get a pack of socks and underwear each semester.  See flyer for more details.  You can also donate clothing here.

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Due to building access during this time the SMAC PTA Clothing Exchange will remain until further notice. We will reopen as soon as the situation allows. Please check back for updates.

until we are able to reopen. We are not able to access the building to bring donations inside.

At that time we will be in most need of boys summer clothes age 5-12 and boys & girls casual summer clothes age 13-18.

Debido al acceso al edificio durante este tiempo, el intercambio de ropa de la PTA de SMAC permanecerá hasta nuevo aviso. Volveremos a abrir tan pronto como la situación lo permita. Por favor revise las actualizaciones.

hasta que podamos volver a abrir. No podemos acceder al edificio para traer donaciones adentro. En ese momento necesitaremos más ropa de verano para niños de 5 a 12 años. Y ropa casual de verano para niños y niñas de 13-18 años.

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Located at the Shawnee Mission School District Early Childhood Education Center

6701 W. 83rd St | Overland Park, KS 66204

Entrance in the back - Door #7

The Clothing Exchange offers gently used clothing and shoes to those within the SMSD boundaries. All items are clean. Donations are made possible by SMSD residents. Racks are sorted by item and by size, with seasonal and holiday themed items throughout the year. Formal wear and interview attire is also available. All residents are welcome!

The Clothing Exchange is open each Monday when SMSD schools are in session.

Morning shopping hours are MONDAY - 9:00-11:00 am.

Evening shopping hours are on the second Monday of each month, (no morning hours) - from 5:00-7:00 pm.

Questions?

Contact us at

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NO DONATIONS ACCEPTED AT THIS TIME Due to COVID-19, TurnStyles is not accepting any donations and all locations are closed. Please check back later for updates. TurnStyles Thrift News Volunteers Needed

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https://www.lgbtqkc.com/resources/supportgroups

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Every 3rd Thursday of the month
We are an all ages, all genders support and social group. We meet every 3rd Thursday of the month. Location is subject to change monthly, so keep an eye on the calendar for where we're meeting or join our Facebook group to stay up to date!

Anyone under the transgender umbrella, questioning, or an ally is welcome! Your identity will be respected.

‍Email for more details!

LGBTQ+ Disability Support Group Meeting
KCCI's LGBTQ+ Disability Support Group meets virtually once a month on the second Fridays at 6:00 PM. (Occasionally, this date is swapped for another Friday.) This is a space for people to create connections, process some of the issues related to being both queer and disabled, and offer support to one another. Facilitators are volunteers from the community who are both queer and disabled.

A private Facebook group has also been formed, so folks can connect and seek support between meetings. Find it here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1292060631285712#_=_

If you would like to attend, fill out the form to let us know how we can accommodate you. ASL will be provided upon request, and must be requested on the Wednesday before group. Filling out the form before each meeting gets you the Zoom link. https://tinyurl.com/kccidisabilitygroup

Questions can be directed to the group leaders: disabilitygroup@inclusivekc.org

LGBTQ+ Religious Trauma Support Group
We are meeting in Plexpod in room 2J. KCCI cell phone number: (816) 310-7396. ASL provided upon request. The building is wheelchair accessible. Please let us know if you have any other accessibility needs, and we will do our best to accommodate.

Park in the north parking lot at 38th and Warwick. Enter the building through the main event entrance (old middle school building) and take the stairs or lift to level 1. Turn left and head down to the end of the hall, then turn right to see the elevator. Go up to level 2. Turn left to find room 2J. We will have signs posted. tinyurl.com/findkcci Text KCCI if you need help: (816) 310-7396

This support group is open to anyone in the LGBTQ+ community who has been harmed by or disappointed in religious institutions. We want to create an affirming space in Kansas City for queer people of any faith or no faith, to process some of their experiences together. Group leaders are all LGBTQ+ identified and trained in trauma-informed practices.

Regular meetings will take place in person on the first Thursday of each month. We also can be found on Facebook, in a private moderated community, here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/681527819605754.

QT & A: Board Game Group
Kansas City Center for Inclusion, 300 E 39th St

Join a group of trans and queer pals for board games on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month. We meet on the fourth floor in the common area at KCCI, inside of Plexpod Westport Commons. Contact boardgames@inclusivekc.org for more information. Bring a favorite game to share if you have one! The parking lot and building are accessible for wheelchairs. Let us know if you need anything else in order to access this group comfortably and safely.
VIEW KCCI CALENDAR

ASL Practice Club
Kansas City Center for Inclusion, 300 E 39th St, Kansas City, MO

For anyone who is learning ASL, this is a chance to practice together. We will watch a quick review video together and then we will have simple conversations to build our fluency. All learners are welcome. This is not an ASL class; more like a study group. Voices off! We will meet on the first floor of the Annex building at Plexpod. See the attached document for directions on parking and finding your way through the building to our room. Call or text KCCI: 816-310-7396
VIEW KCCI CALENDAR

Needle in a Gay Stack
Kansas City Center for Inclusion, 300 E 39th St

1st and 3rd Friday of every month at 5pm
Join queer friends and allies of all ages for hanging out and working on our projects, whether you're a knitter or a quilter or simply want to draw in your sketchbook. We will meet in the common area on the first floor of the Annex at Plexpod, and we will put a sign in the courtyard showing the way. See attached map to find the annex. Call or text for help getting in: 816-310-7396
VIEW KCCI CALENDAR

The Transgender Institute® (TTI)
is a collaborative and comprehensive center that with its partners, offers a full spectrum of  therapeutic, psychiatric, psychological, medical, surgical, and endocrine care. We also offer vocal training, movement, social presentation, including fashion and many other forms of aesthetic care for the transgender person.
420 West 42nd Street, Suite 11
Hours: M-F 10am-6pm, Sat 11am - 2pm
816-305-0943 www.transinstitute.org

RAINBOW CLUB
Ages: K-5

Held by Pflag and KC Public Library:

The Kansas City Public Library is excited to host a program for children in grades K-5 who are LGBTQ+ or allies. This child-centered program offers a safe and supportive environment for kids to get to know each other, play games and participate in fun activities, read books, and hear from co-facilitators and special guests. We are always seeking to connect with families and gather input from community members who would be interested in getting involved.
www.tinyurl.com/Rainbow-Club

Dr. Colleen Fagan
Phone: 816-694-0200
Transgender and Gender Dysphoria Support Groups
Transitions for (trans)men - meets the 1st Tuesday of each month at 6pm - 7pm

Transitions for (trans)women - meets the 2nd Thursday of each month at 6pm - 7pm

Beyond the Binary for gender nonconforming individuals (i.e nonbinary, genderfluid, agender, genderqueer) - meets the 4th Thursday of each month at 6pm - 7pm

These groups are for individuals who identify as transgender or are contemplating whether they are transgender. The groups are open to anyone regardless of where they are in the change process (from contemplation to post-surgery). The groups provide a confidential, safe, nonjudgmental, compassionate environment where individuals can discuss their experience and concerns with others who are in the same situation. We may occasionally have speakers who share their personal experience or provide information on community resources. The groups are small (max of 7 people) and currently meet in-person for COVID-19 vaccinated/boosted individuals only to ensure everyone's safety. If there is a COVID-19 surge, we wear masks or meet virtually. Group is $30 per session and the pre-group screening is $60.

If you are interested, please call me at 816-694-0200 or email me at colleenfaganphd@gmail.com to schedule a pre-group screening.
www.therapyinkansascity.com

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Support Groups - Markie's Funky Bunches of Resources

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Every 3rd Thursday of the month We are an all ages, all genders support and social group. We meet every 3rd Thursday of the month. Location is subject to change monthly, so keep an eye on the calendar for where we're meeting or join our Facebook group to stay up to date!

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Free necessities (beds, dishes, couch, towels, etc), requires a referral letter.

Limited emergency assistance funds for prescriptions, gasoline, etc.

HOUSEHOLD GOODS

Household goods for a "garage sale price" donation. Monies made from these donations go back into the services provided by Shawnee Community Services

We are able to accept (and distribute) household furnishings. Donated household furnishings are accepted at the west gate/ receiving corral. Food donations can be delivered to 11110 W 67th Street Shawnee 66203, at the west gate/receiving corral. Monetary donations may be mailed to PO Box 3072 Shawnee 66203 or delivered during office hours. Office hours are: Monday through Friday 8am until 5pm and Saturday 8am until 4pm. Our phone number is: 913-268-7746.

Shawnee Community Services has many volunteer opportunities available. for a full description.

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Shawnee Community Services | Thrift Store

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Free necessities (beds, dishes, couch, towels, etc), requires a referral letter. Limited emergency assistance funds for prescriptions, gasoline, etc. HOUSEHOLD GOODS Household goods for a "garage sale price" donation. Monies made from these donations go back into the services provided by Shawnee Community Services We are able to accept (and distribute) household furnishings.

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Johnson County Housing Authority
12425 W. 87th Street Parkway, Suite 200
Lenexa, KS 66215
913-715-6600 / VOICE
(913) 715-6630 / FAX
E-Mail:Jerome Franks, Housing Program Supervisor

The Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program is a federally funded program designed to provide subsidies to very low and extremely low income families, allowing them to locate decent, safe housing while maintaining their rental payments at an affordable level. The program also offers an incentive to private property owners to rent to low income families by offering timely, consistent subsidy payments, yearly inspections, and mediation.
The Housing Authority administers Section 8 (HCV) for the cities of De Soto, Edgerton, Gardner, Lenexa, Merriam, Mission, Overland Park, Prairie Village, Roeland Park, Shawnee, Springhill and Westwood areas, Leawood, Fairway, and Stillwell.

IMPORTANT COVID-19 UPDATE (May 13, 2020)

Elevated measures to protect your health and safety, as well as our own, during the COVID-19 pandemic remain in effect.
HCV Participant Letter HCV Landlord Letter
With COVID-19 reaching pandemic status and active cases surfacing in Johnson County, our top priority is maintaining the safety and well-being of our clients, landlord partners and employees.

We are actively following direction and recommendations from HUD, CDC, State and County officials to help prevent the spread of germs and infection.

Because there is currently no vaccine, the best way to protect yourself from COVID-19 is to avoid being exposed and practice preventive measures which can be found at the CDC website .

For HCV Participants in re-certification, please send Tenant Data Sheet and all required documents via e-mail, fax, US Mail or place in drop-boxes located on the front of our building.

For HCV Participants reporting income, certifications, or other changes, please complete or No Income Certification and provide required documents via e-mail, fax, US Mail or place in the large drop-box located at the front of our building.
Johnson County Housing Authority will no longer make copies. It will be the HCV Participant's responsibility to provide copies of all required documents.
Annual HQS Inspections are being postponed until further notice. Move-in inspections of unoccupied units will continue.

As always, please contact your Occupancy Specialist, by phone or e-mail, with any questions. Thank you for your cooperation and continued support as we work together to maintain the health of our community.

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Johnson County Housing Authority 12425 W. 87th Street Parkway, Suite 200 Lenexa, KS 66215 913-715-6600 / VOICE (913) 715-6630 / FAX E-Mail:Jerome Franks, Housing Program Supervisor The Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program is a federally funded program designed to provide subsidies to very low and extremely low income families, allowing them to locate decent, safe housing while maintaining their rental payments at an affordable level.