Community Resources for Returning Citizens

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  • Oxford House Vacancies
    • Self-run, self-supported homes for individuals in recovery from a substance use disorder.
  • Mid-Continent Public Library 
    • Grandview Branch 
      • Wi-Fi for check out, there are holds, but almost everyone gets it within 7 days
      • Laptops for checkout, there are holds, but almost everyone gets it within 7 days
      • Test prep, physical books, and electronic versions of test prep, as well as videos from GED, nursing, and the electrician's exam
      • Career readiness databases, including resume templates
      • Tutor.com access for resume proofing
      • Entrepreneurship support
      • Test proctoring
      • Reservable study rooms
      • Public desktop computers and laptops that can go anywhere in the library
      • Free access to LinkedIn Learning, Learning Express Library, and Universal Class
      • In-person tech classes, check for booking 
  • Community Resources:
    • 3 CRC staff members in South Kansas City offer one-on-one help navigating library resources
    • We can also take limited appointments to help people with disabilities access resources by dialing the phone, taking notes, or reading paperwork
    • We can offer digital assistance if a person has documented limitations

KC Community Resources 

  • Kansas City Street Sheet
  • Kansas City Public Library
  • Tech To Go
    • Free technology access resources
  • TechAccess
    • Free service for learning digital skills
  • Journey To New Life
    • Re-entry Help with Rent and any resources you may need after re-entry.
    • 816-960-4808
    • 3120 Troost Ave., KCMO 64109
  • Prosperity Center for Financial Planning
    • Help with budgeting, Credit classes, home buying counseling, Employment Coaching
    • 816-501-4239
    • 5151 Troost Ave# 100, KCMO
  • KC Free Health Clinic
    • Low to no-cost Health Care Services, dental, primary care, women’s health, pharmacy, etc.
    • 816-753-5144
    • 3515 Broadway, Kansas City, MO 64132
  • The Help
    • Social Service Organization, Women’s re-entry resources
    • 816-227-6020
    • 31 W. 31st Kansas City, Mo. 64108
  • KC Medicine Cabinet
  • Catholic Charities Employment and Life Skills Workshop
  • Local Resources from The Single Mom
  • Resurrection Recovery Ministry Support Groups
    • Locations:
      • Brookside, MO
      • Downtown KC, MO
      • Blue Springs, MO
    • Contact Tom Langhofer, Pastor of Recovery Ministries, at 913-544-0219 or Bethany DePugh, Recovery Ministries Coordination Director, at 816-867-0374
  • QPS Employment Group
    • 405 E 19th Ave Ste 2 North Kansas City, MO 64116
    • 816-278-1111
    • Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
  • Community Court Programs
    • Kansas City Municipal Court cases and warrants only.
    • 2nd Tuesday of every month, 1:30 to 3:30 PM.
    • Morningstar Youth and Family Life Center 2525 E. 27th Street, Kansas City, MO
    • 816-513-2700
    • communitycourt@kcmo.org
  • Healing House KC
    • Substance use disorder treatment, recovery housing, and support services to help men and women achieve long-term recovery.

Brown County Resources

  • 24/7 hotline: 888.822.2983
  • YWCA Center for Safety and Empowerment
    • Provides free and confidential services to victims of domestic and sexual violence, stalking, and human trafficking in Shawnee, Jackson, Brown, Nemaha and Wabaunsee Counties in Kansas.
  • KANZA Mental Health and Guidance Center
    • Provides comprehensive mental health and substance use services. These clinics are designed to ensure access to coordinated, high-quality behavioral health care for anyone who needs it, regardless of their ability to pay, place of residence, or age.
  • Northeast Kansas Community Action Program
    • Provides comprehensive education and social services to low-income community members through collaborative partnerships focused on individual and family development, empowerment, and economic security.

Topeka Community Resources 

  • Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library
  • TSC Get Digital Campaign
    • Low-to-moderate income residents can qualify to receive a free tablet, along with access to resources that support digital connectivity, education, and economic opportunity. 
      • Devices will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis, and applicants must provide required documentation and attend a scheduled pickup appointment.
  • Doorstep Inc.
    • Food Pantry and Clothing Bank
    • 1119 SW 10th Ave, Topeka, KS 66604
    • (785) 357-5341
    • Call Mon-Fri from 9am-1pm
    • Open M-F 9am-1:45pm
  • Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
    • 500 SW Van Buren St, Topeka, KS 66603
    • (785) 296-2500
  • The Giving Tree
    • Clothing and Furniture
    • 3343 SW Topeka Blvd, Topeka, KS 66611
    • (785) 408-1392
    • Tues-Sat 10am-6pm, Sun & Mon Close
  • Health ACCESS
    • Healthcare and prescription services for those with income at or below 150% of the federal poverty level.
    • PO Box 615 Topeka, KS 66601
    • (785) 235-0996
    • Mon - Fri 8am-5pm
  • Kansas Vocational Rehab Services/Shawnee County
    • 500 SW Van Buren St, Topeka, KS 66603
    • (785) 296-3329
  • New Dawn Wellness & Recovery Center
    • 1221 SW 17th St., Topeka, KS 66604
    • (785) 266-0202
    • Mon-Thurs 8am-8:30pm, Fri 8am-7:30pm & Sat 8am-12pm, Closed on Sunday
  • Topeka Workforce Center
    • 1430 SW Topkea Blvd, Topeka, KS 66612
    • (785) 246-5737
  • Work for Success - Mirror, Inc.
    • 107 SW 6th Ave, Suite 2, Topeka, KS 66603
    • (785) 246-5737
  • Key Staffing
    • 5840 SW Huntoon St, Topeka, KS 66604
    • (785) 272-999
  • Cornerstone of Topeka, Inc. 
    • 1195 SW Buchanan, Suite 103, Topeka, KS 66604
    • (785) 232-1650
  • Friends of Recovery Association - Oxford Houses
    • 2316 SW Indian Trail, Topeka, KS 66614
    • Ashley Hennessy, (913) 244-7896
  • YWCA Center for Safety & Empowerment
    • 225 SW 12th St, Topeka, KS 66612
    • (785) 233-1750
    • 24-hr Crisis Line (888) 822-2983
  • Working 101
    • Available on Tuesday from 10am-12pm starting in May at the Workforce Center
    • Free of charge and covers a lot of basic life skills needed to become employable
    • For more information, feel free to reach out to Terry Roberts (terry@lifeworx-ks.com) or Emily LaMar (emily.lamar7714@gmail.com)
  • Southside Filling Station Food Pantry
    • Hours of Operation:
      • Tuesdays: 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
      • Wednesdays: 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
      • Thursdays: 3:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

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