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Substance Abuse

  • Benilde Hall Empowering individuals to lead their lives confidently by fostering sustained recovery, stable housing, economic self-sufficiency, and improved mental and physical well-being.
    Substance Use Disorder • Mental Health • Homelessness. There is help, there is hope.
    3220 East 23rd Street, Kansas City, Missouri 64127
    Phone: (816) 842-5836
    Fax: (816) 421-5026
  • SAMHSA – Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service Administration SAMHSA’s National Helpline is a free, confidential, 24/7, 365-day-a-year treatment referral and information service (in English and Spanish) for individuals and families facing mental and/or substance use disorders.
    National Helpline 24/7: 1-800-662-HELP (4357) FindTreatment.gov FindTreatment.gov is the confidential and anonymous resource for persons seeking treatment for mental and substance use disorders in the United States and its territories.
    National Helpline 24/7: 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
  • Heartland Center for Behavioral Change Providing behavioral healthcare and substance use disorder treatment services to help individuals lead healthier, happier, more productive lives.
    1730 Prospect Avenue - Kansas City, MO 64127
    Phone: 816-421-6670
  • Recovery Village Kansas City The Recovery Village Kansas City offers comprehensive addiction treatment for drug and alcohol addictions and co-occurring mental health conditions.
    11901 Jessica Lane Raytown, MO 64138
    Phone: 816-710-5883
  • First Call We unite community resources to offer critical support and hope to individuals and families affected by substance use.
    9091 State Line Road, Kansas City, MO 64114
    24/7 Crisis Line: 816.361.5900

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Support Services

  • Community Services League (CMS) We envision communities where all people have voice and choice to meet their basic needs and the resources to pursue their brightest future.
    Main: 404 North Noland Road, Independence, MO 64050
    Phone: 816-254-4100
    Email: info@cslcares.org​
    Hours: Monday – Thursday: 9 am – 4 pm, Friday: 9 am - 12 pm
    • Community Services League Locations:
    • CSL’s EastGate Career Hub
      Located at EastGate Commerce Center) 2500 S Little Blue Pkwy, Independence, MO 64057
      Phone: 816-491-2008
      Hours: Monday - Thursday: 8 am - 5 pm, Friday: 8 am - 12 pm
    • CSL’s BlendWell Comunidad
      Full service cafe with food and beverage
      10725 E US 24 Hwy, Independence, MO 64054
      Phone: 816-642-2204
      Hours: Monday - Saturday: 7 am - 3:30 pm
    • Blue Springs
      200 SW 10th St, Blue Springs, MO 64015
      Phone: 816-229-0033
      Hours: Monday & Wednesday, 9am – 12pm and 1pm – 4pm
    • Farview
      18109 E 12th St N, Independence, MO 64056
      Hours: Wednesday: 10:30 am – 1 pm
    • Buckner
      1001 S Sibley St, Buckner, MO 64016
      Phone: 816-249-5820
      Hours: Wednesday: 8 am – 12 pm
    • Grain Valley
      513 Gregg St, Grain Valley, MO 64029
      Phone: 816-355-0328
      Hours: Wednesday: 9 am – 12 pm; 1 pm – 4 pm
    • Oak Grove
      1408 SE Austin St, Oak Grove, MO 64075
      Phone: 816.690.8213
      Hours: Tuesday / Thursday: 9 am-12 pm; 1 pm-4 pm
    • Hawthorne Place Apartments
      16995 E Dover Ln, Independence, MO 64056
      Phone: 816-642-2203
      Hours: Monday: 12 pm - 4 pm; Tuesday - Thursday 9 am - 4 pm; Friday: 9 am - 12 pm
    • Vocational Rehabilitation
      103 N Main St, Independence, MO 64050
      Phone: 816-912-4492
      Hours: Monday - Thursday: 8 am - 5 pm; Friday: 8 am - 12 pm
    • CSL’s Neighborhood Dinner at Stone Church
      1012 W Lexington Ave, Independence, MO 64050
      Hours: 6 pm - Wednesday Night Meal
    • Eastern Jackson County Drop-In Center
      Purpose: To assist our unsheltered neighbors with their unique needs.
      4341 Blue Ridge Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64133
      (Located inside Good Shepherd Community of Christ)
      Hours: Monday - Thursday: 10 am - 2 pm
  • Futures First Futures First creates equitable opportunities for all children to thrive and experience wellbeing throughout their lives, because the first five years of life represent the most important period of human development.
    444 Minnesota Ave, Suite 200, Kansas City, KS 66101 • Phone: 913-342-1110
  • Jewish Family Services supports and strengthens lives throughout Greater Kansas City. We provide essential human services for people of all faiths, ages, cultures, and identities who are facing challenges in everyday life or times of crisis.
    5801 W. 115th Street, Suite 103 | Overland Park, KS 66211 • 913.327.8250 • Email: info@jfskc.org
  • Jewish Vocational Services JVS continues to honor the commitment of our founders and uphold the Jewish value to heal the world by welcoming all refugees and immigrants to our community.
    4600 The Paseo, Kansas City, MO 64110
    Phone: 816.471.2808
    Fax: 816.471.2930
  • KC Care Health Center
    • KC Care Health Centers:
    • Midtown • 3501 & 3507 Broadway, Kansas City, MO 64111 • Phone: 816-753-5144
    • Midtown South • 3515 Broadway, Kansas City, Mo 64111 • 816.753.5144
    • Northeast • 4601 Independence Ave., Kansas City, MO 64124 • Phone: 816-753-5144
    • Research Medical Campus • 2340 E. Meyer Boulevard, Building 1, Suites 200, 208, 318, Kansas City, Mo 64132 • 816.753.5144
    • Serving infants, children, teens and young adults in The Wonder Shops & Flats

      For medical emergencies, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department. If you are an established patient and have urgent concerns or questions after clinic hours, please call 816-753-5144

  • Mattie Rhodes Center Mattie Rhodes Center empowers, advocates for, and connects the diverse communities, families, and individuals we serve.
    148 N. Topping Ave. Kansas City, MO 64123 • Phone: 816-471-2536
  • ReDiscover ReDiscover is a nonprofit community mental health center that provides programs and services for adults, families, and children whose lives have been affected by mental illness and/or substance use.
    1555 NE Rice Road, Lee’s Summit, MO 64086
    Call or Appointment: 816-966-0900
    24-hour Crisis Line: 888-279-8188
  • reStart Our mission is to provide pathways to stable housing by providing safe housing and wrap-around services that support the whole person.
    918 E. 9th Street, Kansas City, MO 64106
    reStart Main Shelter Phone: 816-472-5664
  • Swope Health Services 3801 Blue Parkway, KC, MO 64130
    Call for appointments or after-hours care: 816-923-5800
    • Swope Health Locations:
    • Swope Health Central
      3801 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64130
      Phone Numbers
      Medical and Dental: 816‑923‑5800
      Behavioral Health: 816‑922‑1070
      Pharmacy: 816‑922‑3100
    • Swope Health Belton
      204 E North Ave, Belton, MO 64012
      Phone: 816‑599‑5170
      Fax: 816‑599‑5973
    • Swope Health Hickman Mills
      6406 E 87th St, Kansas City, MO 64138
      Phone: 816‑321‑3200
      Fax: 816‑599‑5929
    • Swope Health Independence
      11320 E Truman Rd, Independence, MO 64050
      Phone: 816‑599‑5200
      Fax: 816‑599‑5964
    • Swope Health Maple Woods
      Northland Human Services Building
      3100 NE 83rd St suite 1001 140, Kansas City, MO 64119
      Phone: 816‑321‑3230
      Fax: 816‑599‑5926
    • Swope Health Northland
      2906 NW Vivion Rd, Riverside, MO 64150
      Phone: 816‑599‑5050
      Fax: 816‑599‑5961
    • Swope Health Platte County
      7925 NW 110th St. Kansas City, MO 64153, USA
      Office Number: 816‑321‑3170
      Fax Number: 816‑599‑5912
    • Swope Health West
      4835 State Ave, Kansas City, KS 66102
      Phone: 913‑321‑2200
      Fax: 816‑599‑5958
    • Swope Health Wyandotte
      21 N 12th St suite 400, Kansas City, KS 66102
      Medical Clinic phone: 816‑922‑7600
      Medical Clinic fax: 816‑599‑5959
      Dental Clinic phone: 816‑922‑3111
      Dental Clinic fax: 816‑599‑5962
  • Synergy Services We believe everyone should have a safe place to call home. We know circumstances beyond your control—abuse, violence, poverty, drugs or alcohol, mental health—can leave you feeling alone, scared, and hopeless.
    • Administration Office
      816-587-4100
    • Meier Family Care Center
      400 East 6th Street, Parkville, MO 64152
      Phone: 816-587-4100
    • Domestic Violence Center
      PO Box 14286, Parkville, MO 64152
      Phone: 816-321-7050
    • Children's Advocacy Center
      6080 N Oak Trafficway, Gladstone, MO 64118
      Phone: 816-321-7040
      Email: cacintake@synergyservices.org
      For Professionals in the Children’s Advocacy Center and Multidisciplinary Teams making a referral.
    • Synergy House
      2005 NE Parvin Road, Kansas City, MO 64116
      Phone: 816-741-8700
    • Children's Center
      2501 NE 46th Street, Kansas City, MO 64116
      Phone: 816-321-7060
    • Youth Resiliency Center
      2001 NE Parvin Road, Kansas City, MO 64116
      816-741-8700
    • Mental Health Services
      Phone: 816-505-4874
      Email: intake@synergyservices.org
  • TMC Behavioral Health 2301 Holmes Street, Kansas City, MO 64108
    Main Phone: 816-404-1000
    • TMC Behavioral Health Locations:
    • University Health Behavioral Health Crossroads
      300 West 19th Terrace, Kansas City, MO 64108
      Phone: 816-404-5709
    • University Health Behavioral Health Lakewood Counseling
      300 Southeast 2nd Street
      Lee's Summit, MO 64063
      Phone: 816-404-6170
    • University Health Behavioral Health Center for Recovery and Wellness
      2020 Charlotte Street
      Kansas City, MO 64108
      Phone: 816-404-5850

Children, Maternity, & Family

  • Children
  • Child Abuse Prevention Association (CAPA) We are committed to preventing and treating all forms of child abuse and neglect by creating changes in individuals, families and society that strengthen relationships and promote healing.
    503 East 23rd Street, Independence, Missouri 64055
    Phone: (816) 252-8388
  • Children’s Place Kansas City's specialized trauma treatment center serving the mental health needs of young children since 1978.
    6401 Rockhill Rd., Kansas City, MO 64131
    Phone: 816.363.1898
  • Cornerstones of Care Behavioral and mental health nonprofit dedicated to partnering with children and families to build safe and healthy communities.
    300 E. 36th Street, KC, MO 64111
    Phone: 816-508-3500 or 844-824-8200
  • Saint Luke's Hospital Crittenton Children's Center Our multidisciplinary treatment teams use evidence-based therapies to help children learn to regulate their emotions, build communication skills, and develop lifelong strategies for resilience and strength.
    10918 Elm Ave., Kansas City, MO 64134
    Phone: 816-765-6600
  • Operation Breakthrough Provides a safe, loving and educational environment for children in poverty and empowers their families through advocacy, emergency aid and education.
    3039 Troost, Kansas City, MO 64109
    Phone: 816.756.3511
  • Every Child's Hope The mission of Every Child’s Hope is to partner with the community to assist children, youth and families in their unique pursuit of health and wholeness through quality, professional, and faithful services.
    5100 Noland Rd., Kansas City, MO 64133
    Phone: 816-356-0187
  • Maternity
  • Sheffield Place To empower homeless mothers and their children to heal from their trauma and become self-sufficient.
    6604 E. 12th St., Kansas City, MO 64126
    Phone: 816-483-9927 • Email: contact@sheffieldplace.org
  • Angel Eyes AngelEyes Maternity Home is a nonprofit organization located in Kansas City, Missouri that provide shelter, resources and training to pregnant young girls between the age of 13 and 21 with no other children in their care.
    6046 Swope Pkwy, Kansas City, MO 64130
    Phone: 816-368-4994
  • Mother's Refuge Our mission is to shelter and educate homeless, pregnant, and parenting young women by providing comprehensive services that empower them to make successful life decisions for themselves and their babies.
    3721 Delridge, Independence, MO 64055
    Phone: 816-353-8070
  • Nativity House KC Nativity House KC provides housing, mentorship, education, and spiritual development in a safe and nurturing environment at no cost to the mother.
    PO Box 9050, ​Kansas City, KS 66112
    Phone: 913-281-7722 or 816-353-8070
  • Families
  • FosterAdopt Connect Serving abused and neglected children and the families caring for them. FosterAdopt Connect works with children, youth, and families as they navigate the complexities of the child welfare system.
    • FosterAdopt Connect Locations:
    • Indendence
      18600 E. 37th Terrace S., Independence, MO 64057
      Phone: 816-350-0215
    • Kansas City, KS
      901 N. 8th Street, Kansas City, KS 66101
      Phone: 913-717-0183
    • CONNECT CAFÉ
      756 Armstrong Ave, Kansas City, KS 66101
      Phone: 913-214-8027
  • KVC Missouri KVC offers Missouri’s most comprehensive continuum of care with family strengthening services, foster care case management, foster parent training and licensing, children’s mental health treatment, K-12 therapeutic education and more.
    • KVC Missouri Locations:
    • Kansas City
      2537 Madison Ave., Kansas City, MO 64108
      8383 Blue Parkway, Kansas City, MO 64133
      1911 E 23rd St., Kansas City, MO 64127
      Phone: 844-424-3577
  • Embark Behavioral Health Independence

    Embark's teen Residential Treatment Center (RTC) in Independence, Missouri, combines evidence-based therapy with educational support, therapeutic experiences, life skills training, and mind-body wellness to help youth heal and grow.
    3205 N Twyman Rd, Independence, MO 64058
    Phone: 816-325-2369 or Admissions OPEN 24/7: 866-479-3050

  • Budget & Financial Management Assistance (BFMA) Providing budgeting, bill payment and advocacy to disabled, homeless and elderly persons.
    218 Delaware Steet #301, KC, MO 64105
    816-474-2972
  • Reconciliation Services Our programs strategically address community needs for affordable food access, safe environments to gather to combat social isolation and build positive community connections, job training and educational support, and increased access to social and mental health services that lead to improved health and self-sufficiency.
    3101 Troost Ave. Kansas City, MO 64109
    Phone: phone: (816) 931-4751
    Fax: (816) 931-0142

Domestic & Sexual Violence

  • Hope House Hope House is dedicated to making sure every individual affected by domestic violence can find refuge and freedom.
    Hotline: 816-461-HOPE (816-461-4673)
  • Metropolitan Organization Countering Sexual Abuse (MOCSA) MOCSA's mission is to improve the lives of those impacted by sexual abuse and assault and to prevent sexual violence in our community.
    3100 Broadway, Suite 400, Kansas City, MO 64111-2591
    Phone: 816-931-4527
    Fax: 816-931-4532
    24-Hour Crisis Line: 816-531-0233 or 913-642-0233
  • Newhouse Newhouse is the catalyst to true healing and where survivors of domestic violence become empowered to achieve their full potential.
    PO Box 240019, Kansas City, MO 64124
    Phone: 816-474-6446
    Fax: 816.326.1504
    24-hour hotline: 816.471.5800
  • Rose Brooks Center The mission of Rose Brooks Center is to break the cycle of domestic violence so that individuals and families can live free of abuse.
    P.O. Box 8619, Kansas City, MO 64114
    Phone: 816-523-5550
    24/7 Hotline: 816-861-6100

Forensic Services

  • AdHoc Group Against Crime AdHoc has been Kansas City’s primary provider of supportive services for those impacted by violence and homicide.
    104 Vietnam Veterans Memorial Dr., Kansas City, MO 64111
    Phone: 816-861-5500
    Fax: 816-861-0003
    24-Hour Hotline: 816-753-1111