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Substance Use

 

  • National Resources 
    • SAMHSA Substance Abuse And Mental Health Services Administration National Helpline: 1-800-487-4889
    • Alcoholics Anonymous
    • Narcotics Annoyance
    • SMART Recovery
    • Harm Reduction Coalition: 
  • Local Resources 
    • Jackson County Combat
    • KCMO Behavioral Health Resources 
    • ReDiscover 
    • Healing House 
    • Benilde Hall 
    • Missouri Overdose Prevention 
  • Other Resources:
    • AL-Anon: Family Groups
    • Facts 
    • Youth Substance Use 
    • Helping Someone
    • Stages of Change 

Grounding Techniques/Coping Skills/Meditation

 

  • Meditation (Youtube) 
    • Mindfulness Walk 
    • 10 Minute Meditation
    • Meditation to Start the Day  
    • Meditation for Sleep 
    • Positive Affirmation Meditation 
  • Apps
    • Mental Health Apps
    • Not Ok
    • Calm
    • Headspace
  • Coping Skill 
    • Coping Skills List
    • Self Care Worksheet
    • Grounding Techniques 

Child

 

  • National Resources 
    • Child Abuse & Neglect Hotline (Missouri): 1-800-392-3738 
    • Child Abuse & Neglect Hotline (Kansas): 1-800-922-5330 
    • The National Child Traumatic Stress Network
    • Enough Abuse
    • Adult Survivors of Child Abuse
  • Local Resources 
    • CAPA
    • Synergy
    • Crime Victims Compensation 
  • Other Resources:
    • The Mama Bear Effect
    • ADHD
    • Trauma and Abuse
    • Sexual Abuse 
    • Domestic Violence and Children
    • PTSD
    • Children's Reaction to Trauma 
    • Children Witnessing Domestic Violence
    • How to help kids after a traumatic event 

Adolescent

 

  • National Resources 
    • Teens Health 
    • Young Men’s Institute 
    • Young Woman’s Health 
  • Local Resources 
    • Lilac Center: Intensive Outpatient 
    • Sunflower Psychiatric Hospital 
    • SAFE Place text the word “safe” and your current location (city/state/zip) to 4HELP (44357)
  • Other Resources 
    • Social Media and Mental Health
    • How To Talk to Parents or Guardians 
    • Mindfulness for Teens 
    • Start the Conversation 
    • Love Is Respect 
    • How to Set Boundaries 
    • Internet Safety 
    • College Guide 
    • It's as Simple as Tea

LGBTQIA+

National Resources:

LGBT National Coming Out Support Hotline

888-OUT-LGBT (888-688-5428)

LGBT National Help Center

Youth Talkline: 800-246-7743

Senior Hotline: 888-234-7243

SAGE LGBT Elder Hotline
1-877-360-LGBT (5428)

Trans Lifeline
1-877-565-8860 (United States)

Trevor Project
Phone: 1-866-488-7386
Text START to 678-678

Suicide and Crisis Lifeline

Phone: 988

KC Local Resources:

  • Inclusion KC
    • Clothing Closet 
    • Advocacy
    • Resources 
  • GLSEN Greater Kansas City
    • Gay, Lesbian, and Straight Education Network
    • GSA at school

LGBTQIA+

 

  • Kansas City Anti-Violence Project
    • Domestic violence
    • Sexual assault 
    • Hate crime 
  • Modern Family Alliance 
    • The ABC’s & XYZ’s of LGBTQ+ Youth in Foster Care
    • Education
  • Parents, Families, and Friends of Lesbians and Gays
    • Support Groups 
  • Behavioral Health
  • SW resources 
  • Trevor Project
  • Handbook
  • Glossary 
  • Mental Health Resources
  • Inclusive Care
  • Evidence-Based resources for families 
  • Booklet about Supportive Families 
  • Faith Communities and the Wellbeing of Youth

Parents

  

  • National Resources 
    • Common Sense Media
    • Kids Health 
  • Local Resources 
    • Happy Bottoms
    • The LightHouse
    • The Family Conservancy
    • Operation Breakthrough
  • Other Resources:
    • A Parent’s Guide to Smart Phone Security
    • Internet Safety
    • Guidelines for Parent-Child Communication 
    • When A Child Discloses Abuse 
    • Prevention
    • PBS Parents 
    • Sesame Street Mental Health 
    • Weekly Check-in 
    • Language Matters 

Veterans

  

 

  • National Resources: 
    • Veterans to Veterans Assistance Line: 888-777-4443
    • VA Suicide Hotline: 1-800-273-8255
    • National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at 877-424-3838 
    • VA
    • National Veterans Foundation 
    • Stop Soldier Suicide 
    • National Coalition for Homeless Veterans
    • Wounded Warriors 
  • Local Resources: 
    • Kansas City VA Medical Center
    • Housing
    • Catholic Charities 
    • Veterans Community Project
    • The Battle From Within 
  • Other Resources:
    • Healing from PTSD 
    • PTSD FAQ
    • Tips for caregivers 
    • Military Sexual Assault 
    • Getting Children R

Houseless/Low Income

  


  • National Resources 
    • Free and reduced lunches for children 
    • SNAP
    • National Center for Children in Poverty 
  • Local Resources 
    • Harvesters
    • Homelessness Housing Help 
    • Street Sheet
    • City Union Mission
    • ReStart
    • Hope Faith
  • Other Resources
    • How to talk to children about homelessness
    • Sesame Street 
    • Rapid Rehousing Toolkit

Domestic Violence

 

  • National Resources 
    • National Domestic Violence Hotline 
    • National Resource Center on Domestic Violence 
    • Safe Housing Partnerships 
  • Local Resources 
    • Hope House 
    • Rose Brooks
    • Synergy Services  
    • Crime Victims Compensation 
  • Other Resources
    • Understand Relationship Abuse 
    • Warning Signs of Abuse 
    • Creating a Personal Safety Plan
    • Power and Control
    • Ways to Help Someone 
    • FAQ about Orders of Protection  

 


Incarceration

  

  • National Resources 
    • Restorative Justice 
  • Local Resources 
    • Journey To New Life 
    • KC Common Good 
    • Reentry Services 
  • Other Resources 
    • Restorative Justice Handbook 
    • Mental Health 

Grief

    

  • National Resources 
    • National Alliance for Children’s Grief 
    • Grief Share
    • Grief after Substance Abuse Passing 
    • Loss Survivors 
    • Bereaved Parents 
    • Camp HOPE for kids 
  • Other Resources
    • Stages of Grief 
    • Grieving Children 
    • Grief in Children 
    • Death of a Parent
    • The Mourner’s Bill of Rights
    • How to Help Someone Who is Grieving

Trauma (Sexual Violence, Disaster, mass violence)

   

  • National Resources 
    • Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN)
    • Mothers Of Sexually Abused Children
    • 1 In 6: Male Survivors 
    • National Mass Violence Center 
    • Disaster Distress Helpline which can be reached 24/7 for crisis support at 1-800-985-5990 
  • Local Resources 
    • Crime Victims Compensation 
    • MOCSA
    • Hospitals 
    • Red Cross
  • Other Resources
    • Understanding Consent 
    • How to Support a Loved One
    • Talking to Children and Disasters 
    • Talking to Children about Mass Shooting 
    • Helping Someone with PTSD
    • Adverse Childhood Experien

Suicide

   

  • National Resources
    • Call 988 
    • American Foundation for Suicide Prevention 
    • Department of Mental Health 
  • Local Resources 
    • https://missouri988.org/ 
    • CMH
  • Other Resources
    • Facts 
    • My Life is Worth Living 
    • Risk Factors and Warning Signs 
    • Reaching Out
    • Warning Signs
    • Self-Care Tips 
    • Safety Plan 
    • Suicide Loss Survivors 
    • Misconceptions about Suicide 
    • Children, Teen, and Suicide Loss
    • Teens and Suicide and What Parents Need to Know 
    • Gun Safety 

Disabilities

   

  • National Resources 
    • National Council of Disabilities 
    • Job Accommodation Network 
    • National Disability Act 
  • Local Resources 
    • The Whole Person 
    • Center For Developmentally Disabled 
    • Minds Matter KC
    • Eitas
    • Center for Human Services
    • Ability KC 
    • JobOne KC
  • Other Resources
    • Disability Rights Laws
    • Americans with Disabilities Act

Bullying

 

  • National Resources 
    • National Bullying Prevention Center: 
    • Stop Bullying
    • Stomp Out Bullying
    • Cyberbullying
  • Other Resources
    • AACAP
    • Online Bullying 
    • How Can I Help My Child? 
    • Signs 
    • Bullying Warning Signs 
    • Start the Conversation 

First Responders (Police, Fire, EMT, Front-line nurses)


  • National Resources 
    • Police Suicide Hotline 
    • Emergency Responder Crisis Call and Text Line
    • First Responder Support Network 
    • Firefighter Behavioral Health Alliance 
    • Family Support 
  • Local Resources 
    • Missouri First Responders 
    • The Battle Within 
  • Other Resources
    • Self-Care of Healthcare Workers  
    • Peer Support Resources 
    • Wellness Resources
    • When Work Comes Home 
    • How to Talk to Children 

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