Blue Springs School District

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 

Mid-Continent Library Website 
 

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

Resource Health Website
  
 

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.