Resource Guide

Cares Coalition Resource Guidebook

Legal Support & Transportation

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Libraries

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Recreation

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Health Services

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Children and Early Education

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Education & Career Exploration Resources

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Job Seeking Tips/ Job Interview Questions

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Housing Options and Senior Services

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Household Needs and Service Assistance

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Employment Supports

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Social Services and Counseling Public Safety

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Transportation

Legal Support

CASA of the 8th Judicial District (Court Appointed Special Advocates)

City of Abilene General Public Transportation

801 North Washington, Suite C Junction City, KS 66441 Phone: 785-762-3907

(provided by OCCK Transportation Inc.) Rides should be scheduled 24 hours in advance.

Round trips are $3.00, one way trips are $2.00 and $1.00 per stop.

340 North Santa Fe, Salina, KS 67401 785-826-1583 or 855-577-4337 www.salinacitygo.com

Hilltop Community Center (Herington)

Disability Rights Center of Kansas https://www.drckansas.org

General Public Transportation Bus, cost $1.50 one way or $3.00 round trip.

Hours of operation are Monday-Friday 8am till 4pm.

785-258-2956

Topeka Voice: 785-273-9661 Toll Free Voice: 1-877-776-1541 Toll Free TDD: 1-877-335-3725

KanConnect Abilene to Salina (Provided by OCCK Transportation Inc.) Reservations are required and can be scheduled by calling 785-827-1583.

Trips can be scheduled up to 2 weeks in advance.

340 North Santa Fe, Salina, KS 67401 785-826-1583 or 855-577-4337 www.salinacitygo.com ABILENE PICKUP SPOTS: OCCK: 300 North Cedar FRONTIER ESTATES: 601 North Buckeye Times are 8:30am -1pm or 10:15am - 2:45pm DROP OFF SPOTS in SALINA: Walmart at 2900 South 9th Street

Kansas Department of Children and Families https://www.dcf.ks.gov/services/PPS/Docu ments/ APS/POAPBrochure.pdf 901 Westchester Dr., Suite A, Salina, KS 67401 Phone: 785-826-8000

MED-A-VAN Transportation for medical appointments to and from Salina.

785-826-1583

Kansas Legal Services www.kansaslegalservices.org 712 S. Kansas Avenue, Suite 200 Topeka, Ks 66603 Phone: 785-233-2068

Neighbor Express: DK County Neighbor to Neighbor offers free transportation by approved volunteers to appointments within 50 miles of Abilene, by appointment. Call at least 2 days in advance. 785-200-6750

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Libraries Abilene Public Library Hours: Monday-Friday: 9:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. Saturday: 9:00 a.m.-2 p.m.

209 NW 4th, Abilene, Kansas 67410 Adult Department: (785) 263-3082 Children's Department: (785) 263-1303 24/7 free public WIFI access. Access to computers.

Will make copies and faxing services for a fee.

Website: http://abilene.lib.nckls.org/

Chapman Public Library Hours: Tuesday and Friday: 1:00 pm - 5:30 pm Wednesday: 2:00 pm - 5:30 pm Thursday: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm & 1:00 pm - 5:30 pm Closed: Saturday, Sunday, and Monday Website: http://chapman.lib.nckls.org/ 402 N Marshall St, Chapman, KS 67431 (785) 922-6548 24/7 access to free public WIFI. Access to computers Will make copies for a fee, laminate documents for a fee NO faxing services Provides job-seeking navigation assistance (Indeed, email)

Enterprise Public Library Hours: Monday: 1:00 pm – 6:00 pm Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday: 10:00 am – 3:00 pm Closed: Friday, Saturday, and Sunday Website: http://enterprise.lib.nckls.org/ 202 S Factory St, Enterprise, KS 67441 (785) 263-8351 24/7 access to free public WIFI Access to computers. Will make copies for a fee.

Herington Public Library Hours: Mon-Thurs 11:00 a.m. -6:00p.m. and Friday 9:00 a.m. - 3:00p.m.

Website: http://herington.lib.nckls.org/ 102 S Broadway, Herington KS 67449 (785) 258-2011 24/7 access to free public WIFI Access to computers. Will make copies and fax for a fee.

Hope Public Library Hours: Tuesday and Wednesday: 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm Thursday: 9:00 am – 1:00 pm Friday: 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Saturday: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Closed: Sunday Website: https://hope.lib.nckls.org/ 216 N Main St, Hope, KS 67451 (785) 366-7219 24/7 access to free public WIFI. Access to computers Will make copies and fax for a fee.

Solomon Public Library Hours: Tuesday - Friday: 1:00 pm – 6:00 pm Saturday: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Closed: Sunday and Monday Website: https://solomon.lib.nckls.org/ 108 N. Walnut, Solomon, Ks. 67480 (785) 655-3521 24/7 access to free public WIFI. Access to computers Will make copies and fax for a fee.

Dolly Parton Imagination Library Books free of charge mailed each month to the home to children birth to age five.

Phone: (620)382-2325 tcope@ksu.edu imaginationlibrary.com

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Recreation Abilene Parks and Recreation https://www.abilenecityhall.com/25/Parks-and-Recreation 1020 N.W. 8th, Abilene, KS 67410 (785) 263-7266 Herington Recreation Commission 785-258-3577 https://www.cityofherington.com/community/ pages/recreational-activities

DK Sports and Fitness 1030 N. Marshall, Chapman 785-922-4026 Great Life Golf & Fitness 1705 Country Club Lane, Abilene 785-263-3811 Impact Sports & Fitness 418 N Broadway, Abilene 785-263-3888

Youth Development Programs: Abilene Kids Council 785-263-2550 Boy Scouts 644 S Ohio, Salina 866-950-7750 Girls Scouts of Central KS 3115 Enterprise, Salina 785-827-3679 4-H Dickinson County 712 S. Buckeye, 785-263-200

Swimming Pools (in season) Abilene 400 North Poplar 785-263-7866 Chapman 400 East 2nd 785-922-7381 Enterprise 305 South Bluff St 785-263-8442 Herington 501 Broadway 785-258-2360 Solomon 100 East 6th 785-655-9418

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Health Services Dickinson County Health Department 1001 N Brady, Abilene, 785-263-4179 and 200 E Helen, Herington, 785-258-2741 Services provided include WIC, Immunizations, Breastfeeding Support/Education, Breast Pump Rental, Infant Weight Checks, TB Skin Tests, Allergy Injections, Blood Pressure Checks, Communicable Disease Investigations, Senior Foot Care, and Community Outreach Projects (including the annual Community Baby Shower and School-located Flu Vaccination Clinics).

Herington Municipal Hospital 100 East Helen St 785-258-2207 Herington Area Health Clinic 1005 N. B St. 785-258-5130 Memorial Health System Affiliates: Memorial Hospital 511 NE 10th St., Abilene, 785-263-2100 Heartland Health Care Clinic 511 NE 10th St., Abilene, 785-263-4131. Family Medicine providers.

Home Health and Hospice of Dickinson County 1111 N. Brady, Abilene, 785-263-6630 and 11 N. Broadway, Herington, 785-258-3611. Medicare Certified.

Village Manor 705 N. Brady, Abilene, 785-263-1431.

Long-term care, dementia care, and short-term rehabilitative care.

Medicare certified.

Maternal Health & Mother/Infant: Breastfeeding Support Group Dickinson County find us on Facebook MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) Abilene, 785-263-3342 Pregnancy Service Center 104 W Elm, Salina, KS 67401 ph. 785-823-1484 or text 785-309-6313 and 823 N Washington, Junction City KS 66441 ph. 785-579-5799 or text 785-251-3244 A faith-based service that provides free pregnancy testing, limited diagnostic ultrasounds, and infant supplies.

Nutrition: K-State Research & Extension, Dickinson County 712 S Buckeye, Abilene 785-263-2001 Parent Helpline 1-800-332-6378. Parenting help with children.

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Children and Early Education Childcare Centers Abilene Childcare Learning Center (2 locations) 504 S. Campbell, Abilene 785-263-1799 1003 N. Brady, Abilene 785-200-3320 Discovery Childcare Learning Center 205 North E. St. Herington, 785-258-2121 Childcare In-Home Facilities Child Care Aware (785) 823-3343 or (877) 678-2548.

Daycare information for all licensed day cares in Kansas.

Cornerstone Childcare Center 121 NE 5th Street, Abilene 785-571-5039 Little Lion Learning Center 198 N. Poplar Street, Hope 67451 785-366-7002 Childcare Licensing 785-776-4779, ext. 7604

Education Before & After School Program Abilene USD#435 K-1St @ Kennedy Elementary 785-263-1088, 2nd-5th @ Eisenhower Elementary 785-263-1643 6th-8th @ Abilene Middle School 785-263-1471

After School Programs: Solomon USD#393, K-5th 785-655-2541 Herington USD#487, 785-258-3234 Hope USD#481,

785-366-7221

Enterprise USD#473, 302 High St, Enterprise, Ks 67441

785-263-8248

Chapman Elementary School, 500 Irish Drive, 785-922-7171 Central Kansas Co-Op Education 409 W Cloud, Salina 785-309-5100, Developmental, Vision, Hearing and Dental Screenings for nine (9) school district areas, including all of Dickinson County.

Heartland Early Education free home-based or center-based services for children prenatal-age 5, for families who qualify: Contact 785-263-0210 Email: teresa.nix@usd305 website: https://305heartland.com Early Head Start Dickinson County 785-263-0210 Early Head Start Child Care helps income-eligible families reduce the cost of child care while the parents are working or attending school. (parents must be working or attending school 30 hours/week).

Head Start Abilene (USD 435 district) + Enterprise (USD 473 District) 785-263-0210 Infant Toddler Services Dickinson County: OCCK, INC, 300 N Cedar, Suite 214, Abilene, 785-263-2208 Parents as Teachers Abilene 263-4006; Chapman 922-7171; Herington/Hope/Solomon 258-3234 ext.209. Parents as Teachers is provided FREE by your school district, and the Kansas Department of Education to give support to families with children ages 0-5.

Smoky Hill Learning Center 785-825-9185 High School Diploma

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Education & Career Exploration Resources Herington Hearts Core Community This program offers support to individuals to help build financial, emotional and social resources as well as economic stability in our community.

19 North Broadway, Herington, KS 67449 (785) 366-6605 Kansas Department of Education: Resources for Families and Educators https://www.ksde.org

K-State Research and Extension Chisholm Trail District This is an organization focused on quality, research-based education within the fields of Agriculture, Family and Consumer Sciences, and 4-H Youth Programming.

• We offer a variety of classes, educational materials, seminars, and video series that cover such topics as; Cooking Basics, Personal or Family Budgeting, Nutrition Lessons, Gardening, 4-H Projects, SNAP-Ed Food Assistance information, and most programs are offered at free or reduced cost.

We are able to help disabled people in the county with completing PART D (drug) insurance paperwork, offer health insurance basic education and help with filling out Medicaid applications.

712 S. Buckeye Avenue Abilene, KS 67410 For more information call (785) 263-2001 or email chisholmtrail@listserv.ksu.edu.

O*NET A career exploration website. https://www.onetonline.org/

Central Kansas Cooperative in Education (CKCIE) The mission of CKCIE is to provide specialized instruction to identified special education students with diverse learning needs and abilities. This is accomplished through partnership and collaboration with families and general education by providing a continuum of services in the least restrictive environment.

409 West Cloud Street Salina, KS 67401 (785) 309-5100

College and Career Competency Framework http://www.cccframework.org/

Essential Living Skills: Job-Ready Skills https://www.kste.k-state.edu/fcs/living-skills/

Heartland Early Education Heartland Early education provides Head Start and Early Head Start child care, preschool and home visitation services to children and families who qualify.

700 Jupiter, Salina, Ks 67401 phone: 785-309-5000 fax: 785-309-5001

Job Accommodations Network https://askjan.org/

Kansas Youth Empowerment Academy (KYEA) http://www.kyea.org/ Educates, mentors, and supports youth with disabilities in Kansas to be contributing members of their community. o Core Areas of Focus: community, advocacy, mentoring, education and employment. o Programs they offer: Faces of Change, Empower Me Series, Disability Education Programs, Kansas Youth Leadership Forum, "Listen to Me" Advocacy Presentations and Disability Mentoring Day. http://www.kyea.org/

Kansas Department for Children and Families Employment, education, and training. www.dcf.ks.org

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Job Seeking Tips & Job Interview Questions Before seeking a job: Take an Interest Inventory. Seek employment that you are interested in.

Look for jobs that you can do. Make sure you have transportation to and from the place of employment.

Contact transportation companies as needed to help with securing reliable transportation.

You may want to get additional support from any Employment Support, Social Services or Counseling Services listed above.

Get further help by using the Education and Career Exploration resources listed in this book.

During job seeking: Review listed interview questions.

You could practice these interview questions with friends, family members or teachers.

Dress for success! Go to any clothing agency listed in this book to help with appropriate clothing to wear for job seeking and job interviewing.

Get further help by using the Education and Career Exploration resources listed.

Create a resume.

After obtaining a job: Utilize any support agency listed in this book to help as needed in staying employed.

What to say to employers when inquiring about job openings: Hi, my name is _________, Is the manager available to speak with?

Do you have any job openings?

Can you please tell me the best way to apply for this position?

Thank you for your time.

When turning in job applications make sure to attach your resume to the application.

When going in person to a job site make sure to wear job interview clothing.

How to follow up with job applications that have been submitted.

Hi, my name is _________, Is the manager available to speak with?

I turned in a job application on (date submitted).

I was wondering if you had time to look at it?

Thank you for your time.

If the manager is not available ask when to call back or leave your name and phone number.

If following up at a place that serves food; do not call during breakfast, lunch or dinner time.

Job Interview Questions Tell me about yourself?

Where do you see yourself in five years?

Why should I hire you?

What are your strengths?

How do you handle conflict?

When can you start if hired?

Why is it important to work as a team?

What is your learning style?

Why do you want this job?

Do you have reliable transportation to work if hired?

How many hours a week can you work?

Do you have three references with names and contact phone/email?

What is one area of weakness?

What is your work experience?

Have you done any volunteering?

What questions do you have?

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Housing Options / Senior Services HUD Subsidized Housing : Abilene Abilene Plaza Apartments 510 NW 2nd Street 785-263-7474 Frontier Estates 601 N Buckeye Avenue 785-263-1080 Mulberry Court 1500 N Cedar Street 785-263-7459 OCCK Housing 1404 N Olive Street 785-263-2208 Timber Ridge 940 2400 Avenue 785-263-2662

Chapman Butterfield Trail Housing 829 Sheeran 785-9226229

Herington Golden Age Homes 201 E Helen Street 785-258-2510

Solomon North Pine Village 315 N Pine Street 785-655-3877 Heritage Manor 105 West 6th Street 785-655-9422

Homemaker Services: Home Health and Hospice of Dickinson County 785-263-6630 K-State Research & Extension Chisholm Trail District 785-263-2001 Senior Services list available for those needing help including: Transportation, Home repair, Errands, Lawn Care, Personal Care, Medicare/Medicaid Application & Navigation, Nutrition Ed, Exercise, Retirement info.

Kristine Meyer & Associates Life Your Way Logistics of Life 785-280-2908

Senior Centers Abilene Senior Center, 100 N Elm St Open M-F 8-4 Facebook: www.facebook.com/AbileneSeniorCenter Website: http://abilenecityhall.com/140/Senior-Center Chapman Senior Center, 439 Marshall Open M-F 9-2 Enterprise Senior Center, 202 S Factory 4th Tuesday of the Month at 12 Herington Senior Center, 14 W Main Hilltop Community Center, 2 S A Street Industry Senior Center, 433 Limestone Rd 2nd Tuesday of the Month at 11:30am Talmage Senior Center, Box 79 Meets for Morning coffee & the 2nd Friday at 12 for potluck.

Solomon Senior Center, 119 W 4th St

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785-263-7059

785-922-6958 785-479-5886 785-258-2131 785-258-2956 785-388-2289 785-388-2089 785-655-9435

Household Needs and Service Assistance Abilene Food and Clothing Hours: Monday, Wednesday and Friday 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. and Saturday 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.

409 N.W. 3rd Street, Abilene, KS 67410 (785) 263-1221

Catholic Charities Mobile Outreach Program Website: www.ccnks.org 212 S 4th St., Suite 120, Manhattan, KS 66502 ph. 785-323-0644 Office Hours: Monday-Thursday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm and Friday 8:00 am – 2:30 pm *Herington Outreach at St. John Catholic Church, 712 Broadway, Herington, KS 67449 Repeats every first Wednesday of the month, 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm. *Abilene Outreach at St. Andrew Catholic Church, 311 S Buckeye Ave., Abilene, KS 67410 Repeats every third Wednesday of the month, 9:30 am – 10:30 am. *Chapman Outreach at St. Michael Catholic Church, 210 E 6th St., Chapman, KS 67431 Repeats every fourth Wednesday of the month, 9:00 am – 10:00 am.

Family Resource Exchange, inc., Food Bank, and Thrift Shop Contact: Phyllis Perry or Pam Dalton 5 South Broadway, P.O. Box 58, Herington, Ks 67449 Office and Food Bank Hours: Wednesday and Friday 1pm-4pm (785-258-3303) Partners to assist adults, children, and families who qualify within a 15 mile radius of Herington, Ks Supplemental food, clothing, utilities, supplies, emergency help, and referrals to other assistance agencies.

Thrift Shop hours: Wednesday-Friday 1pm-5pm Saturday 9:30am-12:00pm (785-258-2960) Clean usable items accepted for donation during store hours for resale.

Food Distribution Center-Solomon Housing Authority (785) 655-2311 205 West 6th Street, Solomon, KS 67480

H.O.P.E. Center, Inc. (Helping Our People in Emergencies) Available to residents in Dickinson County who are experiencing emergencies.

Also able to help with referrals to other agencies.

409 N.W. 3rd Street Suite G, Abilene, KS 67410 (785) 263-4673 Monday through Friday: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Jr. League of Abilene Assists families in Dickinson County in times of need. irleagueofabilene@yahoo.com

Kids in Crisis Providing low income Dickinson County youth with school supplies, treatment for physical and mental health needs, and other reasonable benefits.

(785)280-9709 email: kansaskidsincrisis@gmail.com

Laundry Love - Abilene, KS Free laundry service provided on the third Thursday of every month 5:45 pm – 8:00 pm. No scheduling required. Locations are Speedy Wash Laundromat 200 N. Walnut St. Abilene, KS and Highlander Laundry 1307 NW 3rd St. Abilene, KS. Find us on FB at Laundry Love – Abilene, KS. (785) 643-1188 or laundrylove67410@yahoo.com

Neighbor to Neighbor Abilene Mission: To provide any woman at any stage of her adult life, opportunities, and tools to enhance the quality of life for herself and her household.

A place where any woman, with/without children, can find mutual support and encouragement.

- We offer sessions in: cooking, crafts of all kinds, Financial Peace, University, Fishing for Words preschool reading club, Self-Management of Chronic Pain, and Diabetes.

-Bal-A-Vis-X, Needles ‘n Chat and book discussions; Food for Families: porch cupboards, curbside/delivery meals; on-line reading club for kiddos - We have a sewing center, two play rooms, library, access to internet service, laundry, shower, haircuts, out of town transport to appointments within 50 miles of Abilene, bus vouchers within Abilene, family style lunch during non-pandemic times/ curbside during pandemic, all no cost to recipient.

Children under 15 years of age must be accompanied by a custodial adult.

803 N Cedar Street, Abilene, KS 67410 Hours: M to F; 9 a.m. to 4p.m. phone: (785) 200-6750 website: www.n2nAbilene.com email: ntonabks@gmail.com FB: Neighbor to Neighbor-Abilene

The Other Jones Store New and gently used clothing for sale.

312 N Broadway Street, Abilene, KS 67410 (785) 263-3883

Sharing Shelves Free Store 307 North Cedar Street, Abilene laundrylove67410@yahoo.com facebook.com/groups/llakssharingshelvesfs A store with FREE new and used items, in good condition, like clothing, shoes, and household items. Find us on FB at Sharing Shelves Free Store.

Hours: Wednesday: 2:00 pm – 7:00 pm Friday: 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm Saturday: 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

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Employment Supports Flint Hills Job Corps https://flinthills.jobcorps.gov/ Eureka Drive Manhattan, KS 66503 (785) 564-4900

KANSASWORKS Kansas Workforce Centers are a single point of entry to a network of employment, training and educational programs and providers. Staff are available to address your questions and concerns in person as well as virtually.

KANSASWORKS services include help creating and posting resumes, accessing educational and training opportunities, assisting with interview skills and performing job searches.

Assistance is provided for job seekers to manage their careers by providing quality information and services, resume and cover letter writing; guidance to complete online applications; short-term training programs and community referrals.

Employers and job seekers are encouraged to utilize KANSASWORKS.com the statewide job search engine or our KANSASWORKS app.

203 N. 10th St. Salina, KS 67401 (785)827-0385 Salinajobs@ks.gov Junction City Workforce Center: 1012 W 6th St. Suite A Junction City, KS 66441 (785)762-8870 JunctionCityJobs@ks.gov

OCCK, Inc. -Workforce Solutions Helps people with barriers to employment to find meaningful and gainful work.

Having a job reduces the need for public benefits, enhances self-esteem, and provides a sense of accomplishment. Workforce Solutions works intensely with people to pursue careers of persons interest and abilities.

1710 W. Schilling Road, Salina, KS 67401 (785) 827-9383

Pre-Employment Transition Services Designed to provide an early start to job exploration and to assist students with disabilities in making the transition from secondary to post-secondary education/ training and/or competitive, integrated employment. They work with students to get them familiar with the things they will need to know to make a successful transition from high school to life after high school.

1-866-213-9079

Project SEARCH at Salina Regional Health Center This is a business-based transition program for young adults with developmental disabilities.

400 S. Santa Fe, Salina, KS 67401 (785) 452-6973 or (785) 822-7777

Vocational Rehabilitation Services o Helps Kansas citizens with disabilities meet their employment goals, a comprehensive array of VR services are available. o Services are customized according to each person's unique needs, skills, interests, abilities and vocational goal. o Individualized services are provided at services centers around the state and may include: Assessment for eligibility, career exploration, and planning for employment; Disability management through counseling, therapies, treatments, or assistive devices; Training to enhance skills using instruction and work experiences in the community, job sites, or through educational partnerships; Job search assistance to help you find competitive employment, and support once you are on the job.

1-866-213-9079

Working Healthy Working Healthy is a medical work incentive program that allows the participant to: it allows people with disabilities to return to or increase their work effort without losing critical Kan Care Coverage.

Working Healthy encourages people to work, increase their income and accumulate assets in order to reduce long term reliance on public support. email: madeleine.bowens@ks.org (316)337-6390

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Social Services & Counseling The Cedar House Foundation "Where Hope Meets Healthy" The Cedar House Foundation offers women a sober environment where we provide caring support, education, structure, rules and guidance.

Kay Schmidt, Office Manager 300 N Cedar St. Suite 206, Abilene Ks, 67410 Office 785-200-6363 Cell (785) 280-1391 Fax (785) 200-6472 Email cedarhousefoundation@gmail.com

CKF Addiction Treatment CKF Addiction Treatment offers Detoxification services and Residential Services at our Salina location. All locations offer Outpatient services and Assessments. CKF Addiction Treatment staff can be reached 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at 785-8256224 or via our website to answer any questions you may have and direct you to resources.

617 E. Elm St., Salina, KS 67401 (785)-825-6224 https://ckfaddictiontreatment.org Email: helpnow@c-k-f.org Complete and Addiction Self-Assessment at: https://ckfaddictiontreatment.org/addiction/addiction-self-assessment Pathfinder Recovery Center Pathfinder Recovery Center is a drop-in center that offers support and events in a sober environment during the days/times listed.

If calling CKF Addiction Treatment during business hours please ask to speak to a Pathfinder Recovery Coach and they can answer any questions you may have and provide you with support. o Alcoholics Anonymous (A)-Meeting Schedule for Kansas Website: https:/ /ks-aa.org meetings o Al-Anon- Meeting Schedule for Kansas (For those who have been affected by someone else's drinking and /or drug use) Website: www.kansas-al-anon.org Pathfinder Recovery Center 617 E. Elm St. Salina, KS 67401 Phone: (785) 825-6224 https://ckfaddictiontreatment.org Email: helpnow@c-k-f.org Hours: Monday Friday 7a.m. - 9p.m.

Saturday 1p.m. -9p.m o Narcotics Anonymous MeetingsMeeting Schedule for Kansas Website: https://www.narcotics.com/na-meetings/kansas o Online 12 Step Meetings www.12step.org www.12step-online.com www.therecoverygroup.org Central Kansas Mental Health Non-Profit Providing Mental Health Services for all ages. Available 24-7.

Insurance accepted, financial assistance available.

Martin Youth Center - Crisis Service & Suspension Program.

809 Elmhurst Blvd, Salina, KS 67401 (785) 823-6322 o 800-794-8281 24- hour Emergencies: (785) 823-6324 or 866-823-6380, www.ckmhc.org CAPS (Child Advocacy and Parenting Services) Strengthening Families and Improving Children's Lives through Family Support, Education, Services and Advocacy Services.

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Social Services and Counseling, continued Families Together, Inc. https://familiestogetherinc.org/ Assists parents and their sons and daughters with disabilities and or special health care needs. The mission is to encourage, educate, and empower families to be effective advocates for their children. Families Together staff provide parents and transition age youth one-to-one assistance, training, resources and tools at no cost to families.

These services are available in English and Spanish.

Some of the ways they help include: * Individualized assistance over the phone and in-person to families who have questions about their child's education and health care. * Individualized assistance for families and transition age youth to better understand and access educational services, programs, health plans, and other resources. * Information related to specific disabilities and/or special health conditions Connect parents with other parents who have traveled similar paths through our Parent-to-Parent program. * Training geared to increase knowledge and advocacy skills, and to improve collaboration and partnerships between families and professionals. *Information regarding agencies, organizations, and community resources.

Home and Community Based Services (HICBS) HCBS-KS@kdads.ks.gov

phone(785) 296-4986

Independent Connection Inc. 436 South Ohio Street, Salina, KS 67410 (785) 452-9580 This is a Center for Independent Living (CIL) based in Salina, Kansas, that provides an array of independent living services to people with disabilities.

Like all CILs, we are a consumer-controlled, community-based, cross-disability, non-residential private non-profit agency designed and operated by individuals with disabilities. * We provide six core services to individuals of all ages and all disabilities.

Those core services are advocacy, information and referral, peer services, independent living skills training, youth transition, and deinstitutionalization. * We can also help with Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS), Peer Counseling, Group Social Activities, Independent Living Skills Training, Programs and Supports to help with navigating the transition into adulthood, Disability Mentoring Day, Living Well in the Community, Employment Services and TNT & Ignite Life Skills Training.

Kan Care https://kancare.ks.gov/

Kan Care Clearing House 1-800-792-4884

Kansas Quitline Help with quitting tobacco use. 1-800-784-8669

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline text: 988

1-800-273-8255

www.988lifeline.org

Oasis (Options for runaway and homeless youth) call 1-866-520-2760 Poison Control Center: 1-800-222-1222 Veterans Crisis Line: Call 1-800-273-8255 and press 1; or text 838255 Crisis Text Line: text the word "Home" to 741-741 The Trevor Lifeline for LGBTQ Youth: call 1-866-488-7386 The Trans Lifeline: call 1-877-565-8860 Hotline Crisis Information Referral: 1-888-897-9124

OCCK, Inc. OCCK, Inc. assists people who have short and long-term disabilities within the areas of employment, independent living and community engagement.

1710 W. Schilling Road Salina, KS 67410 (785) 827-9383 or 800-526-9731 www.occk.com

Safe Kids Dickinson County Safe Kids Dickinson County focuses on injury prevention and raising awareness to safety issues for the citizens of Dickinson County.

Safe Kids has programs for Seatbelt awareness, Bicycle safety, Injury Prevention which includes falls and multi-sport injuries.

Dickinson County Health/EMS 1001 N. Brady, Abilene, Ks 67410 (785)263-0716 jschantz@dkcoks.org

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Social Services and Counseling, Continued

Choices Network, Inc. Provides services for individuals on the IDD Waiver.

Our services are about personal choice and tailoring services to meet individual's needs in the community and home.

In all areas of our business, we are committed to working together with individuals and families to provide high quality and responsive service.

Our services include, Targeted Case Management, Financial Management Services (FMS), Personal Care Services (PCS), Community-Based Day Services and Community-Based Residential Services If you are interested to learn more about our services please contact Andrea Swenson at (785) 820-8018.

Department for Children and Families Report Child or Adult Abuse or Neglect 1-800-922-5330 DCF Locations Open Weekdays: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Customer Service Phone: 1-833-765-2003 901 Westchester Dr., Suite A, Salina, KS 67401 Phone: (785) 826-8000 TDD: 1-800-766-3777 Fax: (785) 493-8003 Disability Planning Organization of Kansas, Inc. (DPOK) 119 West Iron Avenue 4th Floor P.O. Box 1067 Salina, KS 67402 (785) 823-3173 Domestic Violence Association (DVACK) Salina Office 148 N Oakdale Salina, KS 67401 Ph. (785) 827-5862 1-800-874-1499 24-hr Hotline

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Public Safety

Dispatch All Emergency Police, Fire or Medical calls: 9-1-1 Non-emergency calls: 785-263-4041, 785-263-1212 or 785-258-2226 Toll free (outside of Abilene): 1-888-800-0417 Crime Stoppers: 1-888-535-8477 Fax: 785-263-2949 Email: epapa@dkcoks.gov

Administrative - Law Enforcement (non-emergency) Abilene Police Department: 785-263-1213 Herington Police Department: 785-258-2227 Dickinson County Sheriff: 785-263-4081 Enterprise Police Department: 785-263-8732 Chapman Police Department: 785-922-6463 Administrative - Fire (non-emergency) Abilene Fire Department: 785-263-1121 Chapman Fire Department: 785-922-6511 Herington Fire Department: 785-258-3020 Hope Fire Department: 785-366-7712 Solomon Fire Department: 785-655-2900

Dickinson County Offices Administration Appraiser office Clerk EMS Health Department Transfer Station Motor Vehicle Dept.

Recycling Center Register of Deeds Treasurer

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