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Kansas Nonprofit Resource Guide
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About This Guide
This guide was created to help individuals and families in Kansas navigate long-term care with more clarity and confidence. Whether you're planning ahead or facing an immediate care need, finding the right support can feel overwhelming.
Inside, you'll find a curated list of nonprofit organizations across Kansas, including caregiver support services, disease-specific foundations, veteran resources, and community-based programs. Each listing includes verified contact information and a brief description to help you quickly understand what's available.
Our goal is to make it easier for you to explore your options, connect with trusted long-term care resources in Kansas, and take the next step with confidence.
💡 Quick Tip: Dial 2-1-1 anywhere in Kansas for immediate referrals to local nonprofits, social services, food assistance, and more.
We strive to keep this directory accurate and up-to-date. However, nonprofit organizations change, merge, or close over time, and web addresses can change without notice. Always verify contact details directly with each organization. If you find an outdated listing or are a nonprofit that isn't listed and would like to be included, please reach out to us at hello@LTCareNav.com.
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Alzheimer's Association — Heart of America Chapter
Type: Disease-Specific Nonprofit (National Chapter)
Region: Eastern Kansas and Western Missouri (6900 W. 115th St. #1000…
24/7 helpline, care consultations, support groups across eastern Kansas (Kansas City KS, Overland Park, Topeka, Lawrence, and more), Walk to End Alzheimer's Kansas City event, professional training, advocacy at the Kansas Legislature, and research funding. K-RAD program coordination through KDADS.
1-800-272-3900 | (913) 831-3411 | 6900 W. 115th St. #1000, Overland Park, KS 66211https://www.alz.org/kansascity
Alzheimer's Association — Central Kansas Chapter (Wichita)
Type: Disease-Specific Nonprofit (National Chapter)
Region: Central and Western Kansas (Wichita-based; serves Sedgwick C…
24/7 helpline, care consultations, support groups in Wichita and central Kansas communities, Walk to End Alzheimer's Wichita event, and coordination with the K-RAD dementia caregiver respite program.
1-800-272-3900 | alz.org/centralplainshttps://www.alz.org/greatplains
Kansas Respite for Alzheimer's & Dementia (K-RAD) — KDADSState Unique
Type: State Respite Program (Kansas-Unique — Launched 2024)
Region: Statewide Kansas — administered through all 11 AAAs (KDADS, …
K-RAD is a new Kansas state respite program launched in 2024 to provide respite care and support services to family caregivers of individuals diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease or suspected dementia. Available to co-residing caregivers through all 11 Kansas AAAs. Provides low-cost durable medical equipment, transfer devices, and other caregiver support tools to reduce caregiver burden. Contact your regional AAA to apply.
Contact your regional AAA or KDADS: (785) 296-4986 | kdads.ks.govhttps://kdads.ks.gov
Parkinson's Foundation — Kansas
Type: Disease-Specific Nonprofit (National)
Region: Statewide Kansas (served through national PF network; Helpli…
Parkinson's Foundation Helpline, Moving Day Kansas City (Overland Park) and Wichita annual walk events, PF Gymnasium wellness programs, caregiver resources, and referrals to the KU Medical Center Parkinson's and Movement Disorder Program.
1-800-473-4636 | parkinson.orghttps://parkinson.org
American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) — Kansas/Heartland
Type: Disease-Specific Nonprofit
Region: Statewide Kansas (served through APDA national network; supp…
Free APDA helpline, support groups statewide, educational resources, exercise programs, and referrals to KU Medical Center and Via Christi movement disorder specialists.
1-800-223-2732 | apdaparkinson.orghttps://apdaparkinson.org
ALS Association — Heartland Chapter (Wichita)
Type: Disease-Specific Nonprofit (National Chapter)
Region: Statewide Kansas and parts of Missouri/Nebraska (2924 E. Dou…
Free Care Manager services for Kansas ALS patients, equipment loans, financial assistance, Walk to Defeat ALS Wichita and Kansas City events, research funding, and connection to the KU Medical Center ALS clinic.
(316) 264-8055 | 2924 E. Douglas Ave., Wichita, KS 67214https://www.als.org/support
American Cancer Society — Kansas
Type: Disease-Specific Nonprofit
Region: Statewide Kansas (served through Midwest region; statewide p…
Patient navigation, Road to Recovery transportation, Look Good Feel Better, Relay for Life events statewide (Kansas City KS, Wichita, Topeka, Manhattan, Salina, and many more), 24/7 helpline, and research funding.
1-800-227-2345 | cancer.orghttps://cancer.org
University of Kansas Cancer Center (Kansas City, KS)State Unique
Type: Kansas's Only NCI-Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center (Kansas-Unique)
Region: Statewide Kansas and Western Missouri (3901 Rainbow Blvd., K…
Kansas's ONLY NCI-designated comprehensive cancer center — and the only one in the entire Kansas City metro area. KU Cancer Center operates as a matrix organization spanning KU Medical Center's Kansas City, Wichita, and Salina campuses plus the KU Lawrence School of Pharmacy, with consortium partners including the Stowers Institute for Medical Research and Children's Mercy Kansas City. A new, transformational cancer research and care building is underway, funded by a $100M Sunderland Foundation gift (largest in KU history) and $69M in congressional funding. Specialties include breast cancer, blood cancers, proton therapy research (ConformalFLASH), and drug discovery. KU Cancer Center brings the latest clinical trials to Kansas patients.
(913) 588-1227 | 3901 Rainbow Blvd., Kansas City, KS 66160https://kucancercenter.org
Children's Mercy Kansas City — Pediatric Cancer (Kansas City, KS/MO)State Unique
Type: Pediatric Cancer / NCI Consortium Partner (Kansas-Unique)
Region: Kansas City metro — Kansas and Missouri (2401 Gillham Rd., K…
Children's Mercy Kansas City is a nationally ranked independent children's hospital and KU Cancer Center consortium partner. Provides comprehensive pediatric cancer, blood disorders, and bone marrow transplantation programs for children in Kansas and western Missouri. Children's Mercy is ranked among the nation's top pediatric hospitals by U.S. News & World Report.
(816) 234-3000 | childrensmercy.orghttps://childrensmercy.org
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society — Kansas/Heartland
Type: Disease-Specific Nonprofit
Region: Statewide Kansas (served through LLS Heartland Chapter)
Financial assistance for blood cancer patients, Light the Night Kansas City and Wichita events, First Connection peer support, and research funding.
1-800-955-4572 | lls.orghttps://www.bloodcancerunited.org
American Heart Association — Kansas
Type: Disease-Specific Nonprofit
Region: Statewide Kansas (Kansas City and Wichita offices; Heart Wal…
Heart disease and stroke education, CPR/AED training, Go Red for Women, Heart Walk Kansas events, advocacy at the Kansas Legislature, and research funding.
1-800-242-8721 | heart.orghttps://heart.org
National MS Society — Kansas/Heartland Chapter
Type: Disease-Specific Nonprofit
Region: Statewide Kansas (served through Heartland Chapter; support …
MS Navigator helpline, support groups statewide, Walk MS Kansas City and Wichita events, financial assistance, and referrals to MS specialists at KU Medical Center and Via Christi Health.
1-800-344-4867 | nationalmssociety.orghttps://nationalmssociety.org
American Diabetes Association — Kansas
Type: Disease-Specific Nonprofit
Region: Statewide Kansas (served through national ADA network; Kansa…
Diabetes education, advocacy, Tour de Cure Kansas, research funding, and connection to accredited diabetes education programs at KU Medical Center, Via Christi Health, Stormont Vail Health, and community health centers statewide.
1-800-342-2383 | diabetes.orghttps://diabetes.org
Kansas State University Research and Extension — Health ProgramsState Unique
Type: University Extension Health Outreach (Kansas-Unique)
Region: Statewide Kansas — all 105 counties (Kansas State University…
K-State Research and Extension provides CDC-recognized Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) lifestyle change classes and nutrition education in all 105 Kansas counties — reaching rural Kansans who lack access to hospital-based diabetes education. K-State Extension's 105-county network is one of Kansas's most far-reaching health access resources.
(785) 532-5820 | ksre.ksu.edu/healthhttps://extension.k-state.edu/program-areas/health-and-wellness/
Stowers Institute for Medical Research (Kansas City)State Unique
Type: Biomedical Research Institute (Kansas-Unique — World-Class)
Region: Kansas City metro — Kansas and Missouri (1000 E. 50th St., K…
The Stowers Institute is a world-class, privately endowed basic biomedical research institute funded by Jim and Virginia Stowers. It conducts foundational research in molecular and cellular biology, genetics, and rare disease mechanisms — research that underpins cancer treatment advances and rare disease understanding. As a KU Cancer Center consortium partner, Stowers researchers directly advance Kansas's cancer research mission. The Institute employs 500+ scientists and staff and is one of the world's leading basic research institutions.
(816) 926-4000 | 1000 E. 50th St., Kansas City, MO 64110https://stowers.org
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation — Kansas/Heartland
Type: Disease-Specific Nonprofit
Region: Statewide Kansas (CF care centers at KU Medical Center — bot…
Access to accredited CF care centers, Compass Navigator, financial assistance, and research funding for Kansas CF patients.
1-800-344-4823 | cff.orghttps://cff.org
Epilepsy Foundation of Kansas and Western Missouri
Type: Disease-Specific Nonprofit
Region: Statewide Kansas (Kansas City metro-based; statewide outreac…
Education, support groups, Seizure Smart school and first responder training, advocacy at the Kansas Legislature, and resource referrals. Partners with KU Medical Center's Level 4 Epilepsy Center — one of the most advanced epilepsy programs in the region.
Contact via epilepsy.com or Kansas 211https://epilepsy.com
NAMI Kansas (Topeka)
Type: Mental Health Nonprofit
Region: Statewide Kansas (Topeka headquarters; 20+ local affiliates …
Advocacy, free programs (Family-to-Family, Peer-to-Peer, NAMI Basics, In Our Own Voice), HelpLine, support groups statewide, and policy work at the Kansas Legislature. NAMI Kansas has been central to Kansas's efforts to reform its CMHC and KanCare behavioral health funding system.
(785) 233-0755 | namikansas.orghttps://namikansas.org
Mental Health America of the Heartland (Wichita)
Type: Mental Health Nonprofit
Region: South-central Kansas and statewide (Wichita headquarters)
Mental health advocacy, public education, workforce development, and policy reform. Partners with KDADS and Via Christi Health on community mental health initiatives in south-central Kansas.
(316) 685-1821 | mhah.orghttps://mhah.org
Disability Rights Kansas (Topeka)
Type: Disability Rights / Legal Advocacy
Region: Statewide Kansas (Topeka headquarters — 214 SW 6th Ave. #100…
Free legal advocacy for Kansans with disabilities including mental health conditions, developmental disabilities, and physical disabilities. Investigates abuse and rights violations in hospitals, group homes, and state facilities statewide.
(785) 273-9661 | 1-877-776-1541 | drksansas.orghttps://drksansas.org
Kansas Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board (BSRB) / Kansas substance use treatment network
Type: Statewide Behavioral Health Treatment Network
Region: Statewide Kansas (KDADS-funded CMHCs and licensed substance …
Kansas funds substance use treatment through CMHCs in all 105 counties. Programs include outpatient counseling, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), residential services, and peer recovery support. Contact your regional AAA or dial 2-1-1 for local treatment referrals. Wichita: COMCARE (316-660-7500). Topeka: Valeo Behavioral Health Care (785-234-3300). Kansas City area: Wyandot Inc. (913-788-4200).
Dial 2-1-1 | kdads.ks.govhttps://kdads.ks.gov
Salvation Army — Adult Rehabilitation Centers (Kansas)
Type: Faith-Based (Christian) Recovery | Open to All
Region: Statewide Kansas (ARCs in Wichita and Kansas City KS; emerge…
Kansas's Salvation Army ARCs provide residential substance use rehabilitation, work therapy programs, transitional housing, and recovery support. Emergency shelter and food assistance statewide.
Wichita ARC: (316) 263-2769 | salvationarmyusa.org/archttps://salvationarmyusa.org
SAMHSA National Helpline (Kansas)
Type: Federal Substance Use Helpline
Region: Statewide Kansas (24/7)
Free 24/7 treatment referral and information for substance use disorders. Connects Kansans to local treatment programs and recovery resources in all 105 counties.
1-800-662-HELP (4357) | samhsa.govhttps://samhsa.gov
| Agency | Address / Phone | Counties Served |
|---|---|---|
| Wyandotte-Leavenworth Area Agency on Aging (wycokck.org/aging) | Leavenworth, Wyandotte (Kansas City KS metro) (913) 573-8531 TF: 1-888-661-1444 | 849 N. 47th St. Kansas City, KS 66112 |
| Central Plains Area Agency on Aging (CPAAA) (cpaaa.org) | Butler, Harvey, Sedgwick (Wichita metro) (316) 660-5120 TF: 1-800-367-7298 | 271 W. 3rd St. #500 Wichita, KS 67202 |
| Northwest Kansas Area Agency on Aging (NWKAAA) (nwkaaa.com) | 18 counties: Cheyenne, Decatur, Ellis, Gove, Graham, Logan, Norton, Osborne, Phillips, Rawlins, Rooks, Russell, Sheridan, Sherman, Smith, Thomas, Trego, Wallace (785) 628-8204 TF: 1-800-432-7422 | 510 W. 29th St. Hays, KS 67601 |
| South Central Kansas Area Agency on Aging (SCKAAA) (sckaaa.org) | Barber, Barton, Clark, Comanche, Edwards, Kingman, Kiowa, McPherson, Marion, Pawnee, Pratt, Reno, Rice, Rush, Stafford (south-central KS) (620) 663-4116 / sckaaa.org | Contact via SCKAAA |
| Southeast Kansas Area Agency on Aging (SEKAAA) (sekaaa.com) | Allen, Bourbon, Cherokee, Crawford, Labette, Montgomery, Neosho, Wilson, Woodson (620) 431-2980 TF: 1-800-794-2440 | 1 W. Ash, P.O. Box J Chanute, KS 66720 |
| Southwest Kansas Area Agency on Aging (SWKAAA) (swkaaa.org) | 28 counties: Finney, Ford, Grant, Gray, Greeley, Hamilton, Haskell, Hodgeman, Kearny, Lane, Meade, Morton, Ness, Scott, Seward, Stanton, Stevens, Wichita (western KS) (620) 225-8230 | P.O. Box 1636 / 236 San Jose Dr. Dodge City, KS 67801 |
| East Central Kansas Area Agency on Aging (ECKAAA) (eckaaa.org) | Anderson, Coffey, Franklin, Linn, Miami, Osage (785) 242-7200 TF: 1-800-633-5621 | 117 S. Main St. Ottawa, KS 66067 |
| North Central-Flint Hills AAA (NCFHAAA) (ncfhaaa.com) | 18 counties: Chase, Clay, Cloud, Dickinson, Ellsworth, Geary, Jewell, Lincoln, Mitchell, Morris, Ottawa, Republic, Riley (Manhattan), Saline (Salina), Washington, and adjacent counties (785) 776-9294 TF: 1-800-432-2703 | 401 Houston St. Manhattan, KS 66502 |
| Mideast Kansas Area Agency on Aging (MEKAAA) | Chautauqua, Cowley, Elk, Elk, Greenwood, Harper, Lyon, and surrounding south-central/SE counties (Emporia area) (620) 343-0095 or dial 2-1-1 | Contact via KDADS or dial 2-1-1 |
| Northeast Kansas Area Agency on Aging (NEKAAA) (nekaaa.org) | Brown, Doniphan, Jackson, Jefferson, Marshall, Nemaha, Pottawatomie, Wabaunsee (785) 742-7152 TF: 1-800-883-2549 | 1803 Oregon St. Hiawatha, KS 66434 |
| Johnson-Douglas Area Agency on Aging | Douglas (Lawrence), Johnson (Johnson County/KCK suburbs) Johnson County: (913) 715-8861 or dial 2-1-1 | Contact via KDADS or dial 2-1-1 — Johnson County AAA administered through Johnson County Government |
Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services (KDADS)
Type: State Aging & Disability Agency
Region: Statewide Kansas (503 S. Kansas Ave., Topeka, KS 66603; coor…
Administers all federal and state aging and disability programs in Kansas including Meals on Wheels, the K-RAD dementia respite program, the SHICK Medicare counseling program (1-800-860-5260), Long-Term Care Ombudsman, Adult Protective Services, and the Kansas HCBS waiver programs for frail elderly and adults with disabilities.
(785) 296-4986 | TF: 1-800-432-3535 | 503 S. Kansas Ave., Topeka, KS 66603https://kdads.ks.gov
AARP Kansas — Caregiver Resources
Type: Nonprofit Advocacy & Support (50+)
Region: Statewide Kansas (Topeka state office; statewide programs)
Family caregiver resource guides, AARP Caregiving Resource Line, driver safety, AARP Tax-Aide (free tax preparation), advocacy for Kansas aging legislation, and AARP Foundation programs for lower-income older Kansans.
1-866-448-3620 (KS State Office) | states.aarp.org/kansashttps://states.aarp.org/kansas
Kansas Legal Services
Type: Legal Aid Nonprofit
Region: Statewide Kansas (Topeka, Wichita, Kansas City KS, and regio…
Free civil legal assistance for low-income Kansans including seniors 60+. Elder law, housing, benefits appeals, domestic violence, healthcare directives, and consumer issues. Kansas Legal Services covers all 105 Kansas counties.
(785) 233-2068 | 1-800-723-6953 | www.kansaslegalservices.org/https://www.kansaslegalservices.org/
Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services / Kansas Veterans Commission (KVC)
Type: State Veterans Advocacy & Benefits
Region: Statewide Kansas (Topeka headquarters; County Veterans Servi…
Free VA benefits claims assistance through County Veterans Service Officers (CVSOs) in most Kansas counties, advocacy at the Kansas Legislature, veterans education benefits, veterans preference in state employment, and coordination with the three Kansas VA medical centers and Eisenhower, Colmery-O'Neil, and Dole VAMCs.
(785) 296-3976 | ksvets.ks.govhttps://ksvets.ks.gov
Dwight D. Eisenhower VA Medical Center (Leavenworth) — VA Eastern KansasState Unique
Type: Federal VA Medical Center (Kansas-Unique)
Region: Eastern Kansas (4101 S. 4th St., Leavenworth, KS 66048; VA E…
Full-service VA healthcare at the Eisenhower VAMC in Leavenworth. Part of VA Eastern Kansas Health Care System. Serves veterans in eastern Kansas, closely linked to Fort Leavenworth's active-duty and veteran community. Named for President Dwight D. Eisenhower, a Kansas native and WWII Supreme Allied Commander.
(913) 682-2000 | 4101 S. 4th St., Leavenworth, KS 66048https://www.va.gov/eastern-kansas-health-care/
Colmery-O'Neil VA Medical Center (Topeka) — VA Eastern KansasState Unique
Type: Federal VA Medical Center (Kansas-Unique — GI Bill Connection)
Region: Topeka and central Kansas (2200 Gage Blvd., Topeka, KS 66622…
Full-service VA healthcare in Topeka. Named for Harry Colmery and John O'Neil — Harry Colmery was the Kansas-based American Legion commander who authored the original GI Bill of Rights (Servicemen's Readjustment Act of 1944). This naming honors Kansas's direct role in creating America's landmark veterans education and benefits legislation.
(785) 350-3111 | 2200 Gage Blvd., Topeka, KS 66622https://www.va.gov/eastern-kansas-health-care/
Robert J. Dole VA Medical Center (Wichita)State Unique
Type: Federal VA Medical Center (Kansas-Unique — Bob Dole Legacy)
Region: Central and Western Kansas (5500 E. Kellogg Dr., Wichita, KS…
Full-service VA healthcare in Wichita, named for Senator Robert J. Dole — the Kansas WWII veteran who lost use of his right arm in combat and became one of America's greatest champions of disability rights and veterans services. The Dole VAMC serves veterans across western and central Kansas. CBOCs in Dodge City, Parsons, Salina, and Liberal extend access to rural Kansas veterans.
(316) 685-2221 | 5500 E. Kellogg Dr., Wichita, KS 67218https://www.va.gov/wichita-health-care/
American Legion — Department of Kansas
Type: Veterans Service Organization
Region: Statewide Kansas (Topeka headquarters; 400+ posts across Kan…
Veterans benefits assistance via Service Officers in all Kansas counties, Boys/Girls State programs, scholarships, emergency financial assistance, and advocacy at the Kansas Legislature.
(785) 232-9513 | ksamlegion.orghttps://ksamlegion.org
Jewish Family Services — Wichita (JFS Wichita)State Unique
Type: Faith-Based (Jewish) | Open to All (Kansas-Unique — Major General-Population Agency)
Region: Wichita and South-Central Kansas (1935 N. Woodlawn, Suite 20…
JFS Wichita is notably one of Wichita's largest and most comprehensive social service agencies — open to ALL Wichitans regardless of religion, race, or income. Services: emergency food and financial assistance (one of Wichita's largest food pantries), elder services and aging in place support, counseling and mental health, disability services (intellectual and developmental disabilities, supported employment), employment assistance, Holocaust survivor services, and community referrals. JFS Wichita's scope and reach as a general-population agency is exceptional compared to most Jewish Family Services organizations in comparably-sized cities.
(316) 264-8344 | 1935 N. Woodlawn #203, Wichita, KS 67208https://jfswichita.org
Jewish Federation of Greater Kansas City (Overland Park, KS)
Type: Jewish Community Organization
Region: Greater Kansas City metro — Kansas side (5801 W. 115th St. #…
Central philanthropic and community organization for the Jewish community in Johnson County and the Kansas City Kansas metro area. Raises $10M+ annually for local agencies, synagogues, and Israel/overseas needs. Funds the Jewish Community Campus in Overland Park, Jewish day schools, and supports local Jewish Family Services programs. Coordinates Holocaust remembrance and Secure Community Network programs.
(913) 327-8100 | 5801 W. 115th St. #104, Overland Park, KS 66211https://jewishkansascity.org
Jewish Family Services of Greater Kansas City (Overland Park, KS)
Type: Faith-Based (Jewish) | Open to All
Region: Greater Kansas City metro — Johnson County and surrounding K…
Comprehensive social services open to all regardless of religion. Counseling and mental health services (outpatient therapy), elder services (home care coordination, caregiver support), disability services, and emergency assistance for Johnson County and Kansas City Kansas area residents.
(913) 327-8250 | 5375 W. 95th St. #100, Overland Park, KS 66207https://jfskc.org
Catholic Charities — Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas
Type: Faith-Based (Catholic) | Open to All
Region: Northeastern Kansas — Archdiocese of KCKKS (2220 Central Ave…
Comprehensive social services for all Kansans regardless of religion. Services: emergency food and financial assistance, counseling, immigration and refugee legal services (Kansas City KS is a primary Kansas refugee resettlement city), housing, domestic violence support, elder services, and foster care.
(913) 621-5050 | 2220 Central Ave., Kansas City, KS 66102https://catholiccharitiesks.org
Catholic Charities — Diocese of Wichita
Type: Faith-Based (Catholic) | Open to All
Region: Central and Southern Kansas — Diocese of Wichita (437 N. Top…
Emergency financial and food assistance, counseling, immigration services, refugee resettlement support, elder services, and community programs for central and southern Kansas. Partners with Via Christi Health for integrated Catholic social-health services in the Wichita area.
(316) 264-8344 | 437 N. Topeka, Wichita, KS 67202https://catholiccharitieswichita.org
Lutheran Social Services of Kansas and Southwest Oklahoma (LSK&SWO)
Type: Faith-Based (Lutheran) | Open to All
Region: Statewide Kansas (Wichita headquarters; statewide outreach; …
Social services for all Kansans regardless of faith. Programs include refugee resettlement and integration (Wichita and Kansas City KS are primary Kansas refugee resettlement cities — LSK&SWO is a lead partner), family counseling, disaster response, senior services, and connection to Lutheran congregation-based emergency assistance networks statewide.
(316) 686-6645 | 3833 E. 13th St. N., Wichita, KS 67208https://lsksw.org
The Salvation Army — Kansas
Type: Faith-Based (Christian) | Open to All
Region: Statewide Kansas (major corps in Wichita, Kansas City KS, To…
Emergency financial assistance, food pantries, homeless shelters, disaster relief, Angel Tree holiday programs, Adult Rehabilitation Centers (addiction recovery in Wichita and KCK), and community programs statewide.
Wichita: (316) 263-2769 | KCK: (913) 371-4020 | salvationarmyusa.orghttps://salvationarmyusa.org
Kansas Food Bank (Wichita)State Unique
Type: Nonprofit Food Security (Kansas-Unique)
Region: Central and Western Kansas (1919 E. Douglas, Wichita, KS 672…
Kansas's largest food bank serving western and central Kansas — distributing 25+ million pounds of food annually through 200+ partner agencies including food pantries, school programs, senior meal programs, and shelters. A Feeding America member providing food security to 1 in 8 Kansans.
(316) 265-3663 | 1919 E. Douglas, Wichita, KS 67214https://kansasfoodbank.org
Harvesters Community Food Network (Kansas City metro)
Type: Nonprofit Food Security
Region: Northeastern Kansas and western Missouri (Kansas City KS ser…
Feeding America member serving the greater Kansas City metro, including Wyandotte and Johnson Counties in Kansas. Distributes 60+ million pounds of food annually through 620+ partner agencies including pantries, shelters, senior meal programs, and school programs.
(816) 929-3000 | harvesters.orghttps://harvesters.org
Kansas 211 / United Way of the Plains (Wichita)
Type: Community Referral Network | Open to All
Region: Statewide Kansas — all 105 counties (Kansas 211 statewide; U…
Kansas 211 (dial 2-1-1) provides 24/7 referrals to food, housing, health care, caregiver support, mental health, substance use, and emergency assistance across all 105 Kansas counties. United Way of the Plains funds education, health, and financial stability programs in Wichita and south-central Kansas.
Dial 2-1-1 | 211kansas-resources.sophia-app.com/ | uwplains.orghttps://211kansas-resources.sophia-app.com/
The Arc of Kansas
Type: Disability Services Nonprofit
Region: Statewide Kansas (Topeka headquarters; chapters statewide)
Advocacy, support, and resources for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) and their families. Supports the KDADS Bureau of Developmental Disabilities Services, which funds Kansas's Medicaid HCBS waiver system for individuals with I/DD.
(785) 232-8750 | thearcofkansas.orghttps://thearcofkansas.org
Kansas Council on Developmental Disabilities (KCDD)
Type: State I/DD Advocacy Council
Region: Statewide Kansas (Topeka headquarters — state-funded DD advo…
Kansas's federally mandated state council for developmental disabilities. Funds advocacy, systems change, and community capacity building to advance the rights of Kansans with developmental disabilities. Administers and funds community DD organizations and projects statewide.
(785) 296-2608 | kcdd.orghttps://kcdd.org
Centers for Independent Living — Kansas (LINK, RCIL, ILRC)
Type: Disability Rights / Independent Living
Region: Statewide Kansas (three CILs: LINK/Hays for western KS, 800-…
Kansas's three Centers for Independent Living provide free peer support, benefits counseling, independent living skills training, and advocacy for Kansans with disabilities. LINK serves western Kansas, RCIL serves east-central Kansas, and ILRC serves the Wichita metro and south-central Kansas. The Statewide Independent Living Council of Kansas (SILCK) coordinates the network.
LINK: 1-800-569-5926 | RCIL: 1-800-580-7245 | ILRC: 1-800-479-6861https://silck.org
Kansas 211
Type: Social Services Referral
Region: Statewide Kansas — all 105 counties
Free 24/7 referral service for food, housing, health care, caregiver resources, mental health, substance use, disaster assistance, and more across all 105 Kansas counties.
Dial 2-1-1 | 211kansas-resources.sophia-app.com/https://211kansas-resources.sophia-app.com/
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