Welcome

• 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 

• 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 

• 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 

• 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

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

• 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

• 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 

• 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

• 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

• 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  

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

• 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

• 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

• 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 

• 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

• 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 

• 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