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KC Common Good

Founded in 2018, KC Common Good is non-profit organization addressing the root causes of violence in Kansas City. We’re convening the doers, the changemakers and the leaders in the non-violence

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KC Mothers In Charge

At KC Mothers in Charge, our mission is to reduce violent crime through prevention, education and intervention, and to guide and support the families of victims. Our vision is a

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KC Public Schools

Upholding the promise of an equitable educational experience so Kansas City students thrive socially, emotionally and academically. Contact: Eva Santiago Email: esantiago@kcpublicschools.org Cell Phone: 816-679-5723 Resources: School enrichment

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KCMO Health Dept.

The Kansas City Health Department works with communities and partners to measurably improve the health & health outcomes of Kansas City residents through community-directed programs, services, and collaboration. Contact: Kevin

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KCMO Partners for Peace

The Partners for Peace Program offers social services to victims of violent crime, the family members of homicide victims, those who are likely to commit crimes and those who have

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click for therapists

Color Collective is a group of counselors, social workers, marriage and family therapists, and psychologists of color who want to provide the Greater KC Metro with an easy way to find therapists of color.

Find Therapists

SUPPORT FOR EVERYONE!  ALL INCOME LEVELS. UNINSURED OR INSURED. Beyond private therapists, see below for low cost community centers available.  Plus, with MO Medacaid expansion, it’s not jut 65+ that are covered for services. More people, ages 19-64 can apply for coverage too.

Call or Text 988. 24/7 access to trained counselors who will listen to understand problems and their affects, provide support, and connect them to resources, if necessary.

The United Way of Greater Kansas City provides information on resources available to everyone in the KC metro & 23 surrounding counties.  Simply call 2-1-1 or 866-320-5764, and online at www.211KC.org. You can also reach them by email at 211kc@uwgkc.org.

They have area resources, searchable by zip code, for everything including housing, food, medical supplies, utility assistance, health & insurance, caregiver services, employment, tax preparation, mental health, dental care, veteran services, prescriptions, parenting education, and more!

 

Mental Health and Violence Prevention Resources

Lower Cost or Subsidized Centers
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