Kansas Resources

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (Now 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline)

• Phone Number: 988

• Website: 988lifeline.org

• Services: Confidential support for people in distress, available 24/7.

Kansas Suicide Prevention Coalition (KS)

• Website: www.ksprc.org

• Services: Offers community resources, educational materials, and events aimed at reducing suicide rates and promoting mental health awareness.

Lifeline for Kansas (Kansas Suicide Prevention)

• Phone Number: 1-800-273-TALK (1-800-273-8255)
  (Note: transitioning to 988, but this number is still active)

• Website: www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org

Text Line for Mental Health & Suicide Support

• Text: HELLO to 741741

• Services: 24/7 crisis text support, provided by Crisis Text Line, for individuals experiencing emotional distress.

Crisis Text Line (Kansas)

• Text: Text HOME to 741741

• Services: Crisis counseling via text message, available 24/7.

The Kansas Equality Coalition

• Website: www.kansas-equality-coalition.org

• Services: Works to ensure LGBTQ+ individuals have equal rights and access to resources in Kansas, including legal advocacy and community-building efforts.

The Trevor Project

• Phone Number: 1-866-488-7386

• Text Line: Text START to 678-678

• Website: www.thetrevorproject.org

• Services: Offers crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to LGBTQ+ youth, including chat and text-based support.

GLSEN Kansas

• Website: www.glsen.org

• Services: Works to ensure safe and inclusive schools for LGBTQ+ youth across Kansas, offering support, resources, and advocacy.

PFLAG Kansas

• Website: www.pflag.org

• Services: Provides support and resources for LGBTQ+ individuals and their families, promoting inclusion and equality.

Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services (KDADS) - Substance Use Disorder Services

• Website: www.kdads.ks.gov

• Phone Number: 1-866-645-8216

• Services: Provides resources and support for substance use treatment programs, including detox services, outpatient treatment, and recovery resources.

Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) Kansas

• Website: www.kansasarea-aa.org

• Phone Number: Local AA meetings across Kansas.

• Services: Peer-led support groups for individuals struggling with alcohol use disorder.

Kansas Opioid Resource Center

• Website: www.opioidresourcecenter.com

• Phone Number: 1-888-684-2101

• Services: Offers resources for individuals affected by opioid use and overdose prevention.

Kansas Recovery

• Website: www.kansasrecovery.com

• Services: Offers treatment and recovery programs, including sober living support.

1. Legal Assistance & Immigration Services

• Kansas Legal Services
  Provides free or low-cost legal help to immigrants and refugees. Services include assistance with green card applications, citizenship, and family petitions.
  Website: www.kansaslegalservices.org

• The Immigrant and Refugee Legal Assistance Project
  Offers legal services to immigrants and refugees in Kansas City and surrounding areas.
  Website: www.irisks.org

• Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas
  Offers immigration legal services, including help with naturalization, family reunification, and asylum claims.
  Website: www.catholiccharitiesks.org

2. Language Support & ESL (English as a Second Language) Classes

• International Rescue Committee (IRC) in Kansas City
  Offers ESL classes, employment services, and support for refugee and immigrant families.
  Website: www.rescue.org/united-states/kansas-city

• Kansas City Public Library
  Provides free ESL classes, conversation groups, and citizenship test preparation.
  Website: www.kclibrary.org

• Wichita Public Library
  Offers language classes and citizenship resources.
  Website: www.wichitalibrary.org

3. Employment & Job Training

• The Kansas Works
  Provides resources and job training programs for immigrants, including help with resume building, job placement, and career counseling.
  Website: www.kansasworks.com

• International Rescue Committee (IRC) Employment Services
  Offers job readiness training, resume help, and job placement for refugees and immigrants.
  Website: www.rescue.org/united-states/kansas-city

4. Health Services

• Kansas Refugee Health Program
  Offers health screenings and referrals to newly arriving immigrants and refugees.
  Website: www.kdheks.gov

• Sunflower Health Plan
  Provides Medicaid services to eligible low-income immigrants and families.
  Website: www.sunflowerhealthplan.com

• Planned Parenthood Great Plains
  Provides reproductive health services, including affordable care for immigrant populations.
  Website: www.plannedparenthood.org/planned-parenthood-great-plains

5. Community Support & Cultural Integration

• Heartland Community Collective
  Supports immigrant and refugee communities in Kansas, providing access to social services, community integration programs, and cultural events.
  Website: www.heartlandcollective.org

• The Refugee and Immigrant Support Services of Emmaus (RISSE)
  Offers community services for immigrants and refugees, including language support, community building, and family services.
  Website: www.emmausks.org

• Kansas Immigrant & Refugee Association (KIRA)
  Provides advocacy, education, and services to immigrants and refugees in Kansas.
  Website: www.kira-kansas.org

6. Financial Assistance & Housing

• United Way of Greater Kansas City
  Provides resources and financial assistance to immigrants, including emergency housing and utility support.
  Website: www.uwgkc.org

• Housing and Credit Counseling, Inc. (HCCI)
  Offers financial counseling and support, including help with budgeting and housing resources for immigrants and refugees.
  Website: www.hcci-ks.org

7. Education & Scholarships

• Kansas Board of Regents
  Provides scholarships and education resources for immigrants, including in-state tuition eligibility for some.
  Website: www.kansasregents.org

• Kansas State University – Multicultural Student Programs
  Provides support for immigrant and international students, including cultural activities and academic resources.
  Website: www.k-state.edu/multicultural

8. Social Services & Family Support

• Kansas Department for Children and Families (DCF)
  Provides assistance with food stamps, child welfare, and other social services. Immigrants may be eligible for some services, depending on status.
  Website: www.dcf.ks.gov

• Families Together, Inc.
  Supports families with services related to child welfare, mental health, and family integration.
  Website: www.familiestogetherinc.org

1. Consulate General of Mexico (Honorary Consulate)

• City: Kansas City, Kansas (also has a consular office in Kansas City, Missouri)

• Services: Provides services like passport renewals, consular identification cards, and other services for Mexican nationals.

• Phone: +1 (816) 472-5245

• Website: www.consulmex.sre.gob.mx/kansascity

2. Consulate General of the Republic of India

• City: Chicago (serving Kansas residents)

• Services: Visa, passport, and consular services for Indian nationals.

• Phone: +1 (312) 595-0405

• Website: www.cgischicago.gov.in

3. Consulate General of the Republic of Korea

• City: Chicago (serving Kansas residents)

• Services: Visa, passport, and consular services for South Korean nationals.

• Phone: +1 (312) 822-9485

• Website: www.chicago.korean-counsulate.org

4. Consulate General of El Salvador (Honorary Consulate)

• City: Kansas City, Kansas

• Services: Provides assistance with passports, consular identification cards, and other services for Salvadoran nationals.

• Phone: +1 (816) 472-6116

• Website: www.consuladokc.org

5. Consulate General of the Republic of Philippines (Honorary Consulate)

• City: Kansas City, Missouri (serving Kansas)

• Services: Offers consular services, including passports, visas, and more for Filipino nationals.

• Phone: +1 (816) 821-8931

• Website: www.philippineconsulategeneral.com

6. Consulate General of the People's Republic of China

• City: Chicago (serving Kansas residents)

• Services: Passport, visa services, and consular affairs for Chinese nationals.

• Phone: +1 (312) 803-0095

• Website: www.chinaconsulatechicago.org

7. Consulate of the Czech Republic (Honorary Consulate)

• City: Kansas City, Missouri (serving Kansas)

• Services: Consular services for Czech nationals, including passport renewal and citizenship services.

• Phone: +1 (816) 701-8766

• Website: www.mzv.cz/kansascity

8. Honorary Consulate of Italy

• City: Kansas City, Missouri (serving Kansas)

• Services: Offers consular assistance for Italian nationals, including passport services and visa processing.

• Phone: +1 (816) 931-1255

• Website: www.consulitalyksc.org

Kansas Legal Services (Domestic Violence/Family Law)

1. • Website: www.kansaslegalservices.org

   • Phone Number: 1-800-723-6953

   • Services: Provides free or low-cost legal services to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault, including assistance with restraining orders, custody issues, and divorce.

Kansas Protection from Abuse Order (PFA)

1. • Website: www.kansaslegalservices.org/protection-from-abuse

   • Services: Offers information and guidance on how to file a protection from abuse order, including legal advocacy and court assistance for those seeking protection from an abusive partner or family member.

National Center for Victims of Crime

1. • Website: www.victimsofcrime.org

   • Phone Number: 1-855-484-2846

   • Services: Provides resources and information for victims of crime, including domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking. Offers legal support and information on victim compensation programs.

Kansas Coalition Against Sexual and Domestic Violence (KCSDV)

1. • Website: www.kcsdv.org

   • Phone Number: 1-888-END-ABUSE (1-888-363-2287)

   • Services: KCSDV provides advocacy, training, and resources for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. They offer a statewide helpline and support network of local organizations.

National Domestic Violence Hotline

1. • Phone Number: 1-800-799-SAFE (1-800-799-7233)

   • Text Line: Text "START" to 88788

   • Website: www.thehotline.org

   • Services: Offers 24/7 confidential support for individuals experiencing domestic violence. The hotline can help with safety planning, shelter referrals, and legal assistance.

Kansas Crisis Hotline

1. • Phone Number: 1-888-899-7451

   • Website: www.kansascrisishotline.org

   • Services: Provides 24/7 crisis counseling for individuals dealing with domestic violence, sexual assault, and other forms of abuse. The hotline also connects callers to local shelters and support services.

Safehouse Crisis Center (Topeka, KS)

1. • Phone Number: 1-785-232-9784 (24/7)

   • Website: www.safehousecrisiscenter.org

   • Services: Offers shelter, advocacy, and support for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault in the Topeka area.

The Willow Domestic Violence Center (Lawrence, KS)

1. • Phone Number: 1-785-843-3333 (24/7)

   • Website: www.willowdvcenter.org

   • Services: Provides shelter, legal advocacy, counseling, and support groups for survivors of domestic violence in the Lawrence area.

BrightHouse (Kansas - Reno Rice, Kingman & Harper Counties)

1. • Phone Number: 620-665-3630 (24/7)

   • Text "LIGHT" to 847411

   • Website: https://www.brighthouseks.org/

   • Services: Provides crisis intervention, advocacy (person, medical, court, law enforcement, child, youth), emergency accommodations, shelter, support groups, counseling

Women's Transitional Care Services (WTCS) (Wichita, KS)

1. • Phone Number: 1-316-263-6000 (24/7)

   • Website: www.wtcs-wichita.org

   • Services: Offers emergency shelter, advocacy, and support services to individuals experiencing domestic violence, human trafficking, and sexual assault in Wichita and the surrounding area.

Sexual Assault Survivor Services (SASS)

1. • Website: www.sasskansas.org

   • Phone Number: 1-800-287-2400 (24/7)

   • Services: Provides support for sexual assault survivors in Kansas, including a 24/7 crisis hotline, counseling, and advocacy services.

Salina Rescue Mission

1. • Phone Number: 1-785-823-2610

   • Website: www.salinarescuemission.com

   • Services: Offers emergency shelter, food, and support services for individuals escaping domestic violence in the Salina area.

Safe Horizons (Kansas City Metro Area)

1. • Phone Number: 1-913-321-0951

   • Website: www.safehorizonskc.org

   • Services: Provides shelter, legal assistance, and support for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault in the Kansas City metro area.

Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN)

1. • Phone Number: 1-800-656-HOPE (1-800-656-4673)

   • Website: www.rainn.org

   • Services: The nation's largest anti-sexual violence organization. Offers confidential support for survivors of sexual violence through their 24/7 hotline and online chat service.

Kansas Human Trafficking Advisory Board

• Website: www.kansasattorneygeneral.gov

• Services: Provides resources and awareness programs for victims of human trafficking in Kansas. The board works on prevention, victim support, and legal action.

The Salvation Army - Anti-Trafficking Services (Kansas City Area)

• Phone Number: 1-913-789-9800

• Website: www.salvationarmy.org

• Services: Offers services for survivors of human trafficking, including emergency shelter, counseling, and legal advocacy.