Student Services
Student Services
The Blue Springs R-IV School District is committed to working collaboratively with families, staff and community partners to remove barriers to support the needs of students. If you are in need of support we encourage you to begin by contacting contact to the school's counselor, principal, or social worker for assistance. If you need additional support please call our department at 816.874.3200.
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Dr. Danica Fuimaono
Foster Care Liaison
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Dr. Danica Fuimaono
McKinney Vento Liaison
Resources
This Blue Springs School District Community Resource Guide contains a listing of helpful contact information and resources in the Blue Springs School District Community as well as in Jackson County. This includes a list of known providers but is not inclusive of all community agencies, services, or organizations. The inclusion or exclusion of a service provider should not be viewed as an endorsement or slight to that entity and its services. If you need additional support, please contact the Licensed Professional Counselor, School Counselor, or Social Worker in the buildings.
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call or text 988
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816-288-0151
24 Hour Youth Crisis Hotline
Synergy Services, Inc.
816-741-8700
24 Hour Crisis Hotline
954-761-1133
Adult Abuse Hotline
1-800-392-0210
Blue Springs Police Department Youth Outreach Unit
816-228-0178
Child Abuse Hotline
1-800-392-3738
Covenant House Nineline
1-800-388-3888
Crisis Line
Call or text 9-8-8
DEAFline Missouri
573-303-5604
800-380-3323
Deaf Crisis Line: 839863
First Call Alcohol/Drug Prevention & Recovery
816-361-5900
Girls and Boys Town National Hotline
1-800-448-3000
hotline@boystown.org
Hotline for Homelessness Kansas City
816-474-4599
The Trevor Project
1-866-488-7386
Text: 678-678
Mental Health Crisis Line
9-8-8
MOCSA
816-531-0233 / 913-642-0233
National Domestic Hotline
1-800-799-7233
Text 88788
National Hopeline Network
988
National Runaway Safeline
1-800-Runaway
1-800-786-2929
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
988
National Sexual Assault Hotline
1-800-656-4673
reStart Youth Network 24 Hour Hotline
816-309-9048
United Way 2-1-1
Dial 211
Blue Springs Adult Education and Literacy
Hall-McCarter Education Center
5000 NW Valley View Road
Blue Springs, MO 64015
816-874-3756
Hours: Tuesday and Wednesday sessions: session 1 9:30am-12:30pm
Tuesday night session: 5:30pm-8:30pm
Enrollment: First Tuesday and Wednesday of the month (9:00am-12:00pm and 6:00pm-9:00pm). ? Services: Adult classes in reading, writing, math, and GED preparation. *Classes are free.
Independence Adult Education and Literacy
Maywood Baptist Church
10505 E Winner Rd.
Independence, MO 64052
Full Employment Council
1524 E. 23rd Street South
Independence, Mo 64050
816-313-5578
Contact: ISDAEL@ISDSCHOOLS.ORG
ISD Adult Education Website
Services: GED preparation classes.
Literacy KC
300 E 39th Street,
Kansas City, MO. 64111
816-333-9332
Alcoholics Anonymous
816-471-7229
Alcoholics Anonymous Website
Comprehensive Mental Health Services / Burrell
17844 East 23rd St.
Independence, MO 64057
816-254-3652
24-hour crisis line 1-888-279-8188
CMHS Website
Crittenton Children’s Center
10918 Elm Avenue
Kansas City, MO 64134
816-765-6600 | Children’s Center Website
Services: Intensive individual and group outpatient substance abuse treatment program for
adolescents and their families.
First Call Alcohol Drug Prevention and Recovery
9091 Stateline Rd
Kansas City, MO 64114
816-361-5900 (24 hours)
913-223-0747 (24 hours)
Services: A program that offers referrals and information for individuals and families regarding alcohol/drug dependency.
Narcotics Anonymous
1-800-561-2250
Narcotics Anonymous Website
Preferred Family Healthcare
Adolescent Substance Abuse Program
8333 E. Blue Parkway
Kansas City, MO 64133
816-474-7677 | Preferred Family Healthcare Website
Services: A full continuum of care from residential and day treatment to intensive outpatient,
outpatient, and aftercare.
ReDiscover
1555 NE Rice Rd
Lee’s Summit, MO 64086
1-844-994-4325 816-966-0900 | Rediscover Website
Services: Counseling and psychiatric services, parenting classes, and clinical case management
CAPA (Child Abuse Prevention Association)
503 E. 23rd Street
Independence, MO 64055
Monday-Friday 9-5
816-252-8388 | CAPA Website
Services: Counseling for children who have been sexually or physically abused, counseling for the prevention of child abuse and neglect, and parent education classes.
Child Abuse and Neglect Hotline
1-800-392-3738
Community Linc Inc
4012 Troost Ave
Kansas City, MO 64110
816-531-3727
Services: Programming on life and resiliency skills, provide academic support, as well as advocate on behalf of children in our programs. The goal is to help children overcome the trauma of homelessness and address the issues that perpetuate the cycle of poverty.
The Hope Center KC
2800 E Linwood Blvd.
Kansas City, MO 64128
816-931-6290
Hope Center KC Website
Services: To shelter and educate homeless, children by providing comprehensive services that empower them to make successful life decisions.
Homeless Services Coalition
3200 Wayne Avenue, Suite 202 Kansas City, MO 64109
(816) 924-7997
HSC Website
Light House Inc
400 West Meyer Blvd, Kansas City, Mo 64113
(816) 361-2233
Light House Inc Website
MOCSA (Metropolitan Organization to Counter Sexual Assault)
3100 Broadway, suite 400
Kansas City, MO 64111
816-531-0233 or 913-642-0233 24-hour hotline
MOCSA Website
Services: Crisis counseling for victims and families, weekly support sessions for adult survivors of child sexual abuse or incest, and rape victim support services. Offers 24-hour crisis intervention.
The Children’s Place
6401 Rockhill Rd
Kansas City, MO 64131
816-363-1898 | The Children’s Place Website
Services: Counseling for children under age 8.
Restart Youth Shelter
918 E 9th St.
Kansas City, MO 64106
816-309-9048
Restart Youth Center Website
Stepping Stone
5100 Noland Rd
Kansas City, MO 64133
816-356-0187
Stepping Stone Website
Services: Transitional living program that helps young people ages 16-21 transition safely and successfully into independence.
Synergy Children’s Center
400 E. 6th Street
Parkville, MO
816-587-4100
Synergy Services Website
Services: Emergency assistance for ages 0-17 years and individual and group counseling to victims of domestic violence.
Child Care Aware of Missouri
314-535-1458
Child Care Aware Website
Prime Time
Located at BSSD elementary schools for before and after school care.
Hours: 6:30am to start of school bell / dismissal bell to 6pm
PRIME TIME INFORMATION
City Union Mission Inc. Community Assistance Center
1700 E. 8th St.
Kansas City, MO 64106
816-474-9380 | City Union Mission Website
Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, 1:00-3:00
Services: Assistance with food, clothing, and shelter for needy and homeless families. Bring ID,
Social Security Number for everyone in the household, and proof of address (if any).
Community Service League
200 SW 10th Street
Blue Springs, MO 64050 816-229-0033 | Community Service League Website
Hours: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays (9:00am-12:00pm and 1:00pm-4:00pm)
Services: Clothing, food, and utility assistance.
St. Mary’s Outreach Food Pantry
600 N. Liberty
Independence, MO 64050
816-252-8649
Hours: Wednesdays and Thursdays (9:00 am-3:00pm)
Services: Assistance with food, clothing, furniture, and household items.
*Services are only available to Independence residents.
The Closet
Hall McCarter Education Center/Valley View High School 5000 NW Valley View Rd.
Blue Springs, MO 64015
816-874-3345
Contact: Tracy Brander
Hours: The closet is only open on days that school is in session.
Services: Clothing Closet (families will receive clothing for each child 3x’s times a year)
*Free to BSSD families
THE CLOSET DETAILS
Woods Chapel Methodist Church
4725 NE Lakewood Lee’s Summit, MO 64064
816-795-8848
Services: Food assistance, children’s clothing, utility assistance
American Red Cross
6601 Winchester Ave.
Kansas City, MO 64133
816-931-8400 | Red Cross Website
Services: Twenty-four-hour service line. Provides three-night lodging, food and clothing,
casework to victims of disaster.
Salvation Army
14700 E. Truman Road
Independence, MO 64055
816-252-3200
Salvation Army Website
Services: Food, Utility, and rent assistance.
Domestic Violence Shelter Hotline
1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
Text: START to 88788
Hope House
P.O. Box 577
Lees Summit, MO 64063
24-Hour hotline 816-461-4673
Hope House Website
Services: Emergency housing, outreach therapy, hospital-based advocacy, and safe visitation.
New House
P.O. Box 240019
Kansas City, MO 64124 816-471-5800 | New House Website
Services: Emergency housing, counseling, legal advocacy, 24-hour hotline, and parenting
classes to victims of domestic violence.
Rose Brooks
P.O. Box 320599
Kansas City, MO 64132
816-861-6100 (24 hours) | Rose Brooks Website
Services: Emergency housing, individual, group, and family counseling, case management, substance abuse counseling, and housing and job assistance to victims of domestic violence.
Synergy Services
2005 NE Parvin Rd.
Kansas City, MO
816-741-8700
Synergy Services Website
Services: Emergency housing, assistance with legal matters, and individual and group
counseling to victims of domestic violence.
Safe Home
Hotline: 913-262-2868 | Safe Home Website
Services: Provides safe housing for domestic violence victims, individual and group counseling,
court and legal services.
Missouri First Steps
1-866-583-2392 Ext. 3
Missouri First Steps
Services: Early intervention for children (birth to 3) with developmental delays.
Jackson County Public Health
3651 NE Ralph Powell Rd.
Lee’s Summit, MO 64064
816-404-6415 | Jackson County Public Health Website
Services: Provides free immunizations and daycare consultations.
Parents as Teachers
3575 SW Liggett Road
Blue Springs, MO 64015
816-874-3680
Liggett Trail Education Center - Parents As Teachers
Services: A free early learning program for parents and young children, birth to 5 years old.
Provides home visits, group meetings, screenings, and referrals.
W.I.C. (Women Infant and Children)
Independence Office
17501 East Highway 40, Suite 213A
Independence, MO 64055
816-404-6460
Raytown Office
9406 East 63rd Street
Raytown, MO. 64133
816-404-6135
WIC Website
Services: An income based supplemental food program for pregnant women and their children
(newborn to 5 years old).
Blue River Community College
Student and Community Employment Services
816-604-6576
MCCKC Website
Services: Assistance with cover letters, resumes, mock interviews, and use
of the Project Hire database.
*Call for additional information.
Full Employment Council and Missouri Career Center
Independence Office
15301 E. 23rd Street
Independence, MO 64055
816-521-5700 | Missouri Career Center Website
Service: Resources to assist with employment opportunities. Offers resume writing and interview workshops.
Search for jobs on the Missouri Career Source Website
KCTV 5 Job Connection
KCTV 5 Website
Services: A list of current job openings in and around the Kansas City Metro area. Website
offers detailed information looking to hire qualified employees.
United Services Community Action Agency
6323 Manchester
Kansas City, MO 64133
816-358-6868 | Community Action Website
Services: Family support case management for assistance with goals of education, housing, or
employment.
Vocational Rehabilitation
8800 E 63rd Street Ste. 260
Raytown, MO 64133
816-743-8730
Services: Job placement, college tuition, guidance and counseling, vocational training, and
assistance for persons with disabilities who want to be employed.
Women’s Employment Network
4328 Madison Ave
Kansas City, MO 64111
816-822-8083 | Women’s Employment Network Website
Services: Job-search training and resources, individualized coaching, and professional case
management.
Community Services League
Independence Office
16995 E. Dover Lane
Independence, MO 64052
816-491-2871
Hours: Monday – Friday (8:00am-12:00pm and 1:00-5:00pm); Food Pantry closes at 3:00pm
Services: Emergency assistance with food, clothing, and medical prescriptions. IRAP
(Independence Rate Assistance Program), Housing, Work Express Employment Program.
Blue Springs Office
200 SW. 10th Street
Blue Springs, MO 64015
816-229-0033
Hours: Tuesdays and Thursdays (9:00am-12:00pm and 1:00-4:00pm)
Services: Emergency assistance with food, utilities, and clothing.
Consumer Credit Counseling Services
Apprisen Financial Advocates
3100 S. State Rte. 291
Independence, MO 64057
816-753-0535, 1-800-355-2227 (appointment line) | Apprisen Financial Advocates Website
Services: Debt management plan for people having difficulty meeting obligations to creditors.
First Baptist Church Blue Springs: IMPACT Family Resource Center
1710 W. Main Street
Blue Springs, MO 64015
816-229-8030 | First Baptist Church Website
Hours: Tuesdays (3:30-5:30pm) and Thursdays (10:00am-12pm) Services: Rent and utility assistance.
*Bring proof of residency, photo ID, birthdates and social security numbers of each family member.
Lee’s Summit Social Services
108 SE 4th Street Lee’s Summit
816-525-4357 | Social Services Website
Services: Utility assistance, rent or small home repairs, prescriptions, budget counseling,
school supplies, toiletry items, baby formula/food, Christmas assistance, and a Community Store.
*Only available to Lees Summit residents.
Salvation Army
14700 E. Truman Road
Independence, MO 64055
816-252-3200
Services: Emergency assistance with food, utilities, rent, deposit, and glasses to families.
St. John LaLande Parish
805 NW R.D. Mize Road
Blue Springs, MO 64015 816-229-3378 | St. John LaLande Website
*Ask for help line and leave a message.
St. Mark’s Catholic Church St. Vincent DePaul Society
3736 S. Lee’s Summit Road
Independence, MO 64055
816-373-2600
Services: Food assistance and assistance with emergency housing.
United Services Community Action Agency
Main Office
6323 Manchester
Kansas City, MO 64133
816- 358-6868 | Community Action Website
Hours: Monday – Friday (8:00am-4:30pm)
Services: Family support case management for assistance with goals of education, housing, or
employment; utility assistance; LIHEAP (low-income home energy assistance program); and
housing programs.
United Way Assistance Line
Dial 211
Services: A referral service for emergency assistance with food, shelter, and energy needs.
Department of Social Services – Family Support Division
3675 S. Noland Road
Independence, MO 64055
855-373-9994 | Dept. of Social Services Website
Hours: M-F (8a – 4:45p)
Services: Food Stamps, MO HealthNet for kids and pregnant women, day care assistance, cash
assistance (TANF), programs for elderly and disabled persons.
Social Security
3520 S. Noland Rd., Suite C
Independence, MO 64055
800-722-1213
866-864-1517
Services: Retirement benefits, survivor benefits, disability or Supplemental Security Income
(SSI) Benefits.
Abundant Life Baptist Church
414 SW Persels Rd.
Lee’s Summit, MO 64081
816-554-8181
Hours: M-W (2-6pm)
112 W 23rd Suite S, Independence, MO
Abundant Life Website
Hours: Tuesday (3-6pm)
Services: Food pantry available to residents of Lee’s Summit. May come two times per month.
*Must bring driver’s license and utility bill with Lee’s Summit address matching name on the
license.
City Union Mission Inc. Family Center and Family Shelter
1310 Wabash Ave.
Kansas City, MO 64106
816-474-9380 | City Union Misson Website
Hotline: 816-474-9380
Services: Assistance with food, clothing, and shelter for needy and homeless families.
Community Service League
200 SW 10th Street
Blue Springs, MO 64050
816-229-0033
Hours: M-F (9-12p) M/W (1-4p)
Services: Food pantry and clothing closet.
*Need a picture id, proof of income for 30 days, and proof of residency.
Cornerstone Church of Blue Springs
301 SE AA Highway
Blue Springs, MO 64014
816-896-6101 | 816-228-1979 | Cornerstone Website
Hours: First Thursday of every month (3:00pm-6:00pm)
Services: Food assistance.
*Call to schedule food pantry appointment.
Department of Social Services: Family Support Division
3675 S Noland Road #110 Independence, MO 64055
855-373-9994 | Social Services Website
Services: Food stamps, Medicaid for kids and pregnant women, day care assistance, cash
assistance (TANF), and programs for elderly and disabled persons.
First Baptist Church Blue Springs: IMPACT Family Resource Center
4500 Little Blue Parkway
Independence, MO 64057
816-229-9335 | First Baptist Website
Hours: Tues (3:30 – 5:30p), Thurs (10a – 12p)
Located at 1405 W. Main, BS
Services: Food pantry, rent, and utility assistance.
Gateway Church of Blue Springs: Mercy Ministry
5600 SW Woods Chapel Road
Blue Springs, MO 64015
816-795-1025 | Gateway Website
Services: Provides emergency assistance, food, and clothing. *Call to make an appointment
Harvesters – The Community Food Network
3801 Topping Avenue
Kansas City, MO 64129
816-929-3000 | Harvesters Website
Services: Assistance with finding food pantries.
Salvation Army
Independence Corps
14700 E. Truman Road
Independence, MO 64050
816-252-3200
Hours: Tuesday and Thursdays (8:00am-3:00am)
Services: Food pantry.
St. John Lalande Catholic Church
805 NW R D Mize Road
Blue Springs, MO 64015 816-229-3378 | St. John LaLande Website
Services: Food and utility assistance.
*Call to schedule an appointment and ask for the help line.
St. Mary’s Church
600 N. Liberty
Independence, MO 64050
816-252-0121
Services: Food assistance, clothing, furniture, and household items. Services are only available
to Independence residents.
St. Robert Bellarmine Church
4313 SW State Route 7
Blue Springs, MO 64014
816-229-5168 | St. Robert Website
Services: Financial, housing, & other support *Bring
proof of residency.
Woods Chapel Methodist Church
4725 NE Lakewood
Lee’s Summit, MO 64064
816-795-8848 | Woods Chapel Church Website
Hours: 3-5pm
Homeless Hotline
816-474-4599
Services: Hotline that provides information about shelter openings.
City Union Mission Forest Avenue Family Shelter
1100 East 11th St.
Kansas City, MO 64106
816-474-9380 | City Union Mission Website
Services: Temporary housing for families, women, and children.
Crossroads Family Shelter-Salvation Army
14704 E. Truman Road
Independence, MO 64050
816-461-1093 | Shelter Listings
Services: Emergency shelter for families.
Forest Avenue Family Shelter
4300 Forest Avenue
Kansas City, MO 64110
816-753-4753 | Forest Avenue Website
Services: Emergency shelter for women and children.
reStart Family Emergency Shelter
918 E. 9th Street
Kansas City, MO 64106
816-842-1199 | reStart Website
Services: Overnight shelter for single men and women, youth shelter for kids age 12 to 18,
emergency shelter for families, and transitional housing for singles and families.
Drumm Farm Center for Children
3210 S Lees Summit Rd.
Independence, MO 64055
816-373-3434 |Drumm Farm Website
reStart Youth Network Youth Emergency Shelter
918 E. 9th Street
Kansas City, MO 64106
ReStart inc. 816-472-5664
Youth Services 24-hour Hotline 816-309-9048
reStart Website
Services: Emergency shelter for youth ages 12-18, outreach services, and resources referral.
Steppingstone
5100 Noland Road
Kansas City, MO 64133
816-356-0187 | Steppingstone Website
Services: Transitional living program for young men and women, ages 16 to 21. Living
arrangements include group living, structured apartments, and community apartments.
Synergy Services, Inc.
Synergy House
2005 NE Parvin Road
Kansas City, MO 64116
816-741-8700, 1-888-233-1639 (24 Hour Youth Crisis Hotline)
Services: Provides shelter and counseling for youth.
Youth Resiliency Center/Street Outreach
2001 NE Parvin Road
Kansas City, MO 64116
816-505-4840
Transitional Living Program
816-419-2411
816-505-4814
Contact: Allison Willman
Services: Transitional housing for young adults, ages 16-21.
Community LINC
4012 Troost
Kansas City, MO 64110
816-531-3727, 816-595-5549 (intake)
Community LINC Website
Services: Transitional housing program for homeless families for up to a year. Family must
come from a homeless shelter and be working on goals of employment and debt reduction.
Provides case management and follow up services.
Hillcrest Ministries
Independence Location
401 North Spring Street
Independence, MO 64050
816-461-0468
816-994-6934
Hillcrest Website
Services: A 90-Day Transitional Housing Program. Applicant must be employed full time,
complete application online, and call desired location daily to check availability.
River of Refuge
5155 Raytown Road #101
Kansas City, MO 64133
816-737-5100 | River of Refuge Website
Contact: Craig White
Salvation Army Supportive Housing Program
Permanent Supportive Housing
Lutece.nancarrow@usw.salvationarmy.org
310-869-1535
Supportive Housing Program Manager
Jennifer.valenzuela@usw.salvationarmy.org
310-869-2932
Services: Transitional housing program for single women and families.
Sheffield Place
6604 E. 12th Street
Kansas City, MO 64126
816-483-9927 | Sheffield Place Website
Services: Transitional housing for homeless women with children under 12 for up to 24 months.
Adult and Child Filings Abuse Office
415 E. 12th Street (3rd Floor)
Kansas City, MO 64106
816-881-3974
Eastern Jackson County
308 W. Kansas (2nd Floor)
Independence MO 64106
816-881-4555
Services: Assistance with filling order of protection
Domestic Docketing
415 E. 12th Street
Kansas City, MO 64106
816-881-3654
816-889-3920
Services: Assistance with child support, custody, visitation, paternity, and name change services.
Family Court
625 E. 26th Street
Kansas City, MO 64108
816-474-3606
Jackson County Prosecutors Office Victim Services Program
415 E. 12th Street
Kansas City, MO 64106
816-881-3555
Legal Aid of Western Missouri, Inc
4001 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd #300
Kansas City, MO 64130
816-474-6750
Services: Free legal service to low-income residents in Jackson, Platte and Clay counties. Assist
with cases involving housing, consumer, governmental benefits, family, nursing homes, and
guardianship problems.
Ashbrooke Apartments
524 SE 2nd Street Lee’s Summit, MO 64063
816-524-4493
816-844-6229
Services: Apartments that offer on-site application for income-based housing.
Cardinal Ridge Apartments
14220 E. 49th Terrance
Kansas City, MO 64136
816-350-0038
Services: Apartments that offer public housing and tax credit units.
Hawthorne Place
16995 E Dover Lane
Independence, MO 64056
816-257-2335
Services: Apartments that offer public housing and accept Section 8.
Housing Authority
Independence Office
210 S. Pleasant
Independence, Mo 64050
816-836-9200
Lee’s Summit Office
111 S. Grand
Lee’s Summit, MO 64063
816-524-1100
Kansas City Office
3822 Summit Street
Kansas City, MO 64111
816-968-4100 | Housing Authority Website
Services: Subsidized rental housing through Section 8 and Public Housing for families who
qualify.
Housing Information Center
3200 Wayne Avenue, Room # 222
Kansas City, MO 64109
816-931-0443 | HIC Website
Services: Helps individuals and families living in Jackson County retain their homes or find
safe, sanitary, decent and affordable housing. Assists people when delinquent with rent, utilities, or mortgage and provides budget counseling.
HUD Multi-Family Housing
913-551-6812 | HUD Website
Services: Low rent apartments.
*Must go to an individual apartment to apply.
Sage Crossing Apartments
600 NE Howard Lee’s Summit, MO 64063
816-524-1394
Services: Apartments that offer on-site applications for income-based housing.
Villas Autumn Bend
1620 SW 9th Street
Blue Springs, MO 64015
816-229-1106
Services: Apartments that offer on-site applications for income-based housing and accept Section 8.
Centerpoint Medical Center
19600 E. 39th Street
Independence, MO 64057
816-698-7000 | Centerpoint Website
*Offers a 24-hour service line.
Children Mercy Hospital Pediatric Care
2401 Gillham Road
Kansas City, MO 64108
Patients and Family: 816-234-3000
Family Resource Center: 816-234-3900 | Children’s Mercy Website
Jackson County Public Health
3651 NE Ralph Powell Road
Lee’s Summit, MO 64064
816-404-6415 | Jackson County Public Health Website
Kansas City Free Health Clinic
Dental Care
2340 Meyer Blvd. Suite 200
Kansas City, MO 64132
816-753-5144
Midtown Location
3515 Broadway
Kansas City, MO 64111
816-753-5144 | Health Clinic Website
Services: Free health care for uninsured people age 15 and above.
Planned Parenthood of Mid-Missouri and Kansas
815 N. Noland, Suite 6
Independence, MO 64050
816-252-3800 | Planned Parenthood Website
*Based on sliding scale according to income.
Resource Health
815 N. Noland Rd
Independence, Mo 64050
1240 NE Windsor Dr
Lee’s Summit, Mo 64086
816-921-5050
Resource Health Website
Services: Free pregnancy tests, full term OB medical care, and abortion alternatives education.
St. Mary’s Medical Center
201 NW R.D. Mize Road
Blue Springs, MO 64014
816-228-5900 | St. Mary’s Website
Swope Health Services – Independence
11320 E Truman Rd
Independence, MO 64050
816-599-5200 | Swope Health Website
Services: Dentistry services and family healthcare services.
University Health – Lakewood Medical Center
7900 Lee’s Summit Road
Kansas City, MO 64139
816-404-7000 | Lakewood Website
University Health
2301 Holmes Street
Kansas City, MO 64108
816-404-1000 | University Health Website
Medical (Vision/ Dental) Resources
Missouri Lions Club
10100 N. Ambassador Drive, Suite 200
Kansas City, MO 64153
816-454-5454
1-800-753-2265 ext. 8518
Lion’s Club Website
Services: Eye care assistance.
Saving Sight
10560 N. Ambassador Drive, Suite 210
Kansas City Mo 64153
1-800-753-2265 | Saving Sight Website
Services: Eye care assistance
School of Dentistry
UMKC
650 E. 25th Street
Kansas City, MO 64108
816-235-2100 | School of Dentistry Website
Services: Dentistry services on a sliding fee scale.
Swope Health Services
3801 Blue Parkway
Kansas City, MO 64130
816- 923-5800 | Swope Health Services Website
Services: Dentistry services and family healthcare services.
University Health Lakewood Hospital
7900 Lee's Summit Road
Kansas City, MO 64139
816-404-6885 (dental)
816-404-6965 (vision)
Services: Dentistry and vision services for children and adults.
*Accepts Medicaid
Vision Service Plan
Sight for Students
P.O. Box 997100
Sacramento, CA 95899
888-290-4964
Services: Provides eye exam and glasses to qualifying children who attend school in the Blue
Springs School District.
*Contact the school nurse for referral.
Wal-Mart Vision Center
Blue Springs Location
600 NE Coronado
Blue Springs, MO 64014
816-224-3838
Independence Location
4000 S. Bolger Road
Independence, MO 64055
816-478-3699
*Accepts MO HealthNet
Catholic Charities
8001 Longview Rd
Kansas City, MO 64134
816-221-4377 | Catholic Charities Website
Services: Outpatient individual and family counseling, adoption services, emergency assistance,
and casework services.
Center for Counseling and Training
213 W Mason, Suite B
Odessa, MO 64076
816-308-0246
1200 NW South Outer Rd, Ste 300
Blue Springs, MO 64015
816-653-2297 | Center for Counseling Website
Child Abuse Prevention Association
503 E. 23rd Street
Independence, M0 64055
816.252.8388 | Child Abuse Prevention Association
Services: Counseling for children who have been sexually or physically abused, counseling for
the prevention of child abuse and neglect, and parent education classes.
Children’s Mercy Developmental and Behavioral Clinic
2401 Gillham Road
Kansas City, MO 64108
816-234-3674 | Children’s Mercy Website
Services: Behavioral therapy, family therapy, inpatient and outpatient consultation services, developmental evaluation, medication management, pain management, play therapy, psychoeducational assessment, psychological/psychiatric evaluation, and autism parent training.
Compass Health Network
1278 W US 40 Hwy
Odessa, MO 64076
844-853-8937 | Compass Health Network Website
Services: Individual counseling
Comprehensive Mental Health
17844 E. 23rd Street South
Independence, MO 64057
816-254-3652 | Comprehensive Mental Health Website
Services: Individual and group counseling, case management, and psychiatric and medication
management.
Crittenton Children’s Center 1
10918 Elm Avenue
Kansas City, MO 64134
816-765-6600 | Children’s Center Website
Services: Inpatient, outpatient, and residential mental health services.
Family Conservancy
3737 S. Elizabeth, Suite 100
Independence, MO 64057
816-373-7577 | 913-342-1110
Family Conservancy Website
Lilac Center
2029 Buchanan St.
North Kansas City, MO 64116
816-221-0305
3721 NE Troon Dr
Lees Summit, MO 64064
816-221-0305
Lilac Center Website
Services: Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) for people diagnosed with Borderline
Personality Disorder (BPD)
KVC
18610 E 37th Terrace S,
Independence, MO 64057
844-424-3577 | KVC Website
Mental Health America of the Heartland
739 Minnesota Avenue
Kansas City, KS 66101
913-281-2221 | MHAH Website
Services: Dedicated to promoting the mental health of the community and improving the lives of
persons with mental illness through advocacy, education and support. Offers free
workshops.
MOCSA
3100 Broadway, Suite 400
Kansas City, MO 64111
816-931-4527 or 816-531-0233 | MOCSA Website
Services: Individual and group counseling for survivors of abuse and their family members.
NAMI of Greater Kansas City (National Alliance on Mental Illness)
5231 NE Antioch Rd #321
Kansas City, MO 64119
816-226-6798 | NAMI Website
Services: Support groups and additional resources for individuals and their families with mental
illness.
ReDiscover
1555 NE Rice Rd.
Lees Summit, MO 64086
Appointment: 844-994-HEAL / 844-994-4325
24 hour crisis line: 888-279-8188
Rediscover Website
Services: Individual and group counseling, psychiatric and medication management, crisis
intervention, school-based services, home based services, and transitional living for young
adults.
Samuel Rogers Community Health Center
825 Euclid Avenue
Kansas City, MO 64124
816-474-4920 | Sam Rogers Website
Services: Outpatient individual, group and family therapy, health services, and substance abuse
Solace House
9001 State Line Road
Kansas City, MO 64114
816-363-2600 | Solace House Website
Services: Counseling for grieving children and their families.
The Children’s Place
6401 Rockhill Rd
Kansas City, MO 64131
816-363-1898 | The Children’s Place Website
Services: Day treatment and outpatient services for children under eight years old. Parenting
support services as well.
University Health-Lakewood Counseling Services
300 SE 2nd St., Suite 100
Lees Summit, MO 64063
816-404-6170 | Lakewood Website
Services: Individual, group, and family counseling, substance abuse treatment, medication
management, and child psychiatry
University Health Behavioral Health- Crossroads
300 W. 19th Terrance
Kansas City, MO 64108
816-404-5709 | University Health Website
Services: Counseling services as well as the Physicians Assistance Program.
Youth Outreach Unit
1100 SW Smith St
Blue Springs, MO 64015
816-228-0110
Services: Crime free multi-housing, crisis assistance programs, D.A.R.E., and National Night
Out
Ability KC
3101 Main St
Kansas City, MO 66102
816-751-7700 | Ability KC Website
Services: Early intervention services for preschool age children, outpatient counseling and
aquatic service for preschool age.
Child Abuse Prevention Association
503 E. 23rd Street
Independence, MO 64055
816-252-8388 | CAPA Website
Services: Parenting groups, age-appropriate groups for children, case management, in-home
services, PACT (Parents and Children Together) support group, Love and Logic parenting
classes, and Healthy Family Connections (for parents of newborn).
Love and Logic Parenting Classes
816-252-8388, ext. 0 | Parenting Classes Website
Services: Offers monthly classes at various sites in and around Independence.
*Childcare is not available. Cost $50 per person, $75 per couple.
Parents as Teachers
3575 SW Liggett Road
Blue Springs, MO 64015
816-874-3680
Services: A free early learning program for parents and young children, birth to 5 years old.
Provides home visits, group meetings, screenings, and referrals.
Youth Outreach Unit
1100 SW Smith Street
Blue Springs, MO 64015
816-228-0178
Services: Counseling, crime prevention unit, and parenting classes.
Community Action Agency of Greater KC
6323 Manchester Ave
Kansas City, MO 64133
816-358-6868
Missouri HealthNet for Kids
Jackson Independence Resource Center
3675 South Noland Rd
Independence, MO 64055
855-373-4636 | MO HealthNet Website
Services: Healthcare coverage for children under 19 years of age whose family’s income falls
within certain guidelines.
Needy Meds
PO Box 219
800-503-6897 | Needy Meds Website
Gloucester,MA
info@needymeds.org
Services: Prescription drug assistance, co-pays and premiums assistance, and other medicine
related expenses.
Center for Behavioral Medicine
1000 E. 24th Street
Kansas City, MO 64108
816-512-7000 | DMH Website
Services: Long-term inpatient services for adults.
Crittenton Children’s Center
10918 Elm Avenue
Kansas City, MO 64134
816-765-6600 | Children’s Center Website
*Serves children 4-18 years old.
Marillac Hospital
8000 127th Street
Overland Park, KS 66213
913-681-5437 | 913-574-3800
Marillac Website
Serves children 3-17 years old.
Research Psychiatric Center
2323 E. 63rd Street
Kansas City, MO 64130
816-444-8161 | Research Website
*Serves children and adults 12 years old and older.
Blue Springs Parks and Recreation
425 NE. Mock Ave
Blue Springs, MO 64015
816-228-0137 | Parks and Rec Website
Burr Oak Woods Nature Center
1401 NW Park Road
Blue Springs, MO 64015
816-228-3766 | Burr Oak Website
Camps for Kids
5913 Woodson, Suite 211 Mission, KS
Camps for Kids Website
Services: Camps for Kids raises funds to send underprivileged and special needs kids to
camp. They offer a list of residential, day, and specialty camps for children ages 5 to 17 where
financial assistance may be available.
Independence Parks and Recreation
416 West Maple Ave
Independence, MO 64050
816-325-7834 | Independence Parks and Rec Website
Jackson County Parks and Recreation
22807 Woods Chapel Road
Blue Springs, Missouri 64015
816-503-4800 | 816-503-4805
Jackson Co. Parks and Rec Website
Lee’s Summit Parks and Recreation
220 SE Green
Lee's Summit, MO 64063
816-969-1500 | LS Parks and Rec Website
Mid-Continent Public Library (multiple locations):
Blue Springs North Branch
850 NW Hunter Drive
Blue Springs, MO 64015
816-224-8772
Blue Springs South Branch
2220 SW 7 Highway
Blue Springs, MO 64014
816-229-3571
Colbern Road Branch
1000 N.E. Colbern Road
Lee's Summit, MO 64086
816-525-9924
South Independence Branch
13700 E. 35th Street
Independence, MO 64055
816-461-2050
Able Hands Interpreting Services
PO Box 141
Oregon, MO 64069
816-838-4263 | Able Hands Website
Contact: Info@ablehands.net
Services: Sign language interpreter services.
Bureau of Special Health Care Needs
PO Box 570
Jefferson City, MO 65102
573-751-6246 | Bureau Website
Services: Adult Brain Injury Program, Children and Youth with SHCN Program, Family
Partnership, Healthy Children and Youth Program, and Medically Fragile Adult Waiver
Program.
Deaf Expressions
11721 W 62nd Terr
Shawnee, KS 66203
913-268-3323 | Deaf Expressions Website
Down Syndrome Innovations
5916 Dearborn
Mission, KS 66202
913-384-4848 | KCDSI Website
Services: Provide support and resources, Smart Start Program, hosts seminars and workshops, and Parent to Parent Network.
EFECT (Encouraging Families with Exceptional Children Together)
P.O. Box 2345
Lee's Summit, MO. 64063
816-537-5951; 816-600-8395 | EFECT Website
Services: Provides information and resources to parents with children with disabilities.
Oracle Health Foundation
8779 Hillcrest Rd. Dock 2048
Kansas City, MO 64138
816-573-6050
Email: oraclehealthfoundation_ww@oracle.com
First Steps
14500 E. 42nd St. S Suite 205
Independence, MO 64055
816-363-1078 | DESE Website
Services: Early intervention for children (birth to 3) with developmental delays.
The Joshua Center
1010 Carondelet Drive, Suite 120
Kansas City, MO 64114
816-763-7605 | Joshua Center Website
joshuainfo@joshuacenter.com
Services: Provides services and support for the social, emotional, medical and educational
needs of neurologically impaired children and their families. Offers a variety of programs,
including clinical care, counseling, social skills training, life skills training, school support,
summer camp and education for parents and teachers.
Kansas City Regional Center
821 E. Admiral Boulevard
Kansas City, MO 64106
816-889-3400
Services: Provides services to children and adults with developmental disabilities.
Missouri Assistive Technology
1501 NW Jefferson Street
Blue Springs, MO 64015
816-655-6700 | MAT Website
Services: To assist individuals with disabilities access to assistive technology.
Missouri Family to Family Resource Center
UMKC Hospital Hill Campus
215 W. Pershing Road, 6th floor
Kansas City, MO 64108
816-235-1763 | MO Family to Family Website
Services: Provides information on disabilities, parent-to-parent/peer support, and volunteering.
Rainbow Center
900 NW Woods Chapel Road, #2
Blue Springs, MO 64015
816-229-3869 | Rainbow Center Website
Services: Offers help for those with developmental disabilities who need a more intensive
therapy program within an academic environment.
Social Security
3520 S. Noland Rd. Suite C
Independence, MO 64055
1-800-772-1213 | Social Security Website
Services: Retirement and Disability and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Benefits.
Vocational Rehabilitation
8800 E. 63rd. St. Suite 260
Raytown, MO 64133
816-743-8730
Services: Serves people with disabilities who want to be employed. Helps clients with job
placement, college tuition, guidance and counseling, and vocational training.
Mother’s Refuge Office
14400 E 42nd St. South, Suite 220
Independence, MO 64055
Shelter:
3721 Delridge
Independence, MO 64052
816-353-8070 (Office) | 816-356-4797, ext. 2 (Admissions)
Mother’s Refuge Website
Services: Adoption counseling, housing for pregnant teenagers and mother and child for up to
a year after birth, food pantry for clients, and counseling related to parenting.
Planned Parenthood of Mid-Missouri and Kansas
815 N. Noland, Suite 6
Independence, MO 64050
816-252-3800 | Planned Parenthood Website
Resource Health (formerly Rachel House)
Lee’s Summit Office
1240 NE Windsor Drive
Lee’s Summit, MO 64086
816-921-5050
Independence Office:
815 Noland Rd.
Independence, MO 64050
816-921-5050
Blue Springs School District: Transportation Center
200 SE US 40 Hwy.
Blue Springs, MO 64014
816-874-3799
Logisticare of Missouri Registrations
1-866-269-5927 | Logisticare Website
Hours: Monday – Friday (8:00am-5:00pm)
Services: Non-emergency medical transportation provider for MO HealthNet covered
appointments or gas reimbursement if you, a family member or a friend provide transportation
to your appointment.
*Reservations must be made 5 days prior to appointment for transportation.
OATS
800-480-6287 | 816-380-7433
OATS Website
Services: Transports people to medical appointments. $3 each way.
RideKC
816-221-0660 | RideKC Website
Services: Bus service. The website shows routes and stops for the Metro.