
RESOURCES
For a life-threatening emergency, call 9-1-1
Mental Health & Emotional Wellness
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NAMI Greater Kansas City
Offers resources for youth, parents, and caregivers, including information on mental health conditions, treatment options, and support groups. NAMI Greater Kansas City -
Children’s Mercy – Mental Health Services
Provides consultative mental health services to children, adolescents, and their families who visit the Emergency Room in crisis. Children's Mercy -
Research Psychiatric Center – Adolescent Programs
Offers outpatient therapy and partial hospitalization programs for teens dealing with emotional and behavioral health issues. HCA Midwest Health -
PACES – Behavioral Health Services
Provides solutions to behavioral and emotional health issues for children and families, accepting Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance. PACES -
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 for 24/7 confidential support for mental health crises, including LGBTQ+ youth services.
Family Support & Parenting Resources
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The Family Conservancy
Provides counseling and mental health education to children, families, couples, individuals, and groups in Spanish and English. The Family Conservancy -
Kansas Children’s Service League (KCSL)
Offers a wide range of family support services to better help families during times of health and hardship all year round. Kansas Children’s Service League, Inc. -
Promise 1000
Connects families within the Kansas City region to agencies with special training to provide in-home support for parents expecting a baby or with young children. Kansas City Police Department -
Guadalupe Centers – Family Support
Offers family support services in Kansas City, including assistance with accessing community resources.
Youth Development & Education
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Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Kansas City
Offers a variety of programs that inspire and support youth in every aspect of their development, including academics, leadership, sports, arts, and technology. BGC-GKC -
Camp Fire Heartland
Provides youth development programs in Kansas City, helping kids grow confidence, leadership, and life skills for the future. Camp Fire Heartland -
Youth Ambassadors Inc.
Empowers underserved Greater Kansas City youth through strengths-based educational and employment programs. Youth Ambassadors, Inc. -
Youth Services – Community Action Agency of Greater Kansas City
Offers year-round programs and services including work readiness, career exploration, leadership development, life skills, parenting education, and community engagement. Kansas City Community Action -
Kansas City Urban Impact Center – Youth Development
Provides educational assistance, diversity awareness, positive self-image, social skills, and developmental leadership skills.
Health & Wellness
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Children’s Mercy – Behavioral Health
Offers comprehensive behavioral health services for children and adolescents, including outpatient therapy and crisis intervention. Children's Mercy -
KidsTLC
Provides care to bring hope and healing to young lives and their families through residential and outpatient programs, including mental and behavioral health services. KidsTLC -
Family Support Division – Jackson County MO
Provides services to families in Jackson County, including assistance with basic needs and family support services.
Educational Support
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W.E.B. DuBois Learning Center
Offers free tutoring services for students from Kindergarten to 12th grade, focusing on reading and STEM subjects. -
Camp Fire Heartland – Youth Development Programs
Provides educational assistance and enrichment activities for youth in Kansas City. Camp Fire Heartland -
Youth Development – Kansas City Urban Impact Center
Offers educational assistance and leadership development programs for youth in Kansas City.
Crisis & Emergency Support
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Missouri Department of Social Services
Provides a range of services including child abuse reporting, public assistance fraud reporting, and other family support services. Missouri Department of Social Services -
Jackson County COMBAT Youth Programs
Offers community-driven nonprofit programs dedicated to equipping youth with tools, mentorship, and leadership development.

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