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SCHOOLS, PROGRAMS, SERVICES

 

 

C.O.L.T. SCHOOLS

Small, Christian-based outdoor and residential  programs

406-722-2658

 

 

MEADOWLARK ACADEMY

For girls, ages 12-17

1-800-610-8810

 

 

Classroom with boys in uniform

TIPTON ACADEMY

For boys, ages 12-17

1-877-968-8443

 

 

Alcohol and Drug Recovery Resources in Greater Kansas City

 

Area Mental Health Center

Comprehensive mental health services to residents of Southwest Kansas.

 

Autism Resource Guide for Johnson County

 

Boarding Schools and Residential Programs for Troubled Teens

 

Community Mental Health Centers in Kansas

 

Crime Victims Resource Directory

 

The Family Conservancy

913-342-1110

Programs include counseling services, child care solutions, school success programs, parenting skill classes, substance abuse prevention.

 

Family Service & Guidance Center of Topeka

785-232-5005

Services include ADD/ADHD Program, Center for Learning Disorders, Eating Disorders Program, Youth Development Center, and support groups.

 

Future Men

417-546-4171

Christian program for young men, ages 16-19, providing education, 12-step support, apprenticeships, conservation and wildlife rehabilitation, apiary science, auto shop classes, and recreational activities.  Located in Missouri.

 

Health Care Services in Wichita

 

HIV/AIDS Counseling and Testing Sites in Kansas

 

HIV/AIDS Resources in Kansas (pdf)

 

I Can Ride

816-761-9002

Therapeutic horseback riding program in Jackson County.

 

Job Corps

1-800-733-5627

The nation's largest and most comprehensive residential education and job training program for at-risk youth, ages 16-24.

 

Johnson County Family Net

This information service provides community resources and legal information for Johnson County families of at-risk youth.

 

Kansas Yellow Pages for Kids with Disabilities

 

Local Health Departments in Kansas (pdf)

 

Outdoor Programs and Summer Camps

 

Programs for Youth, 18 and Older

 

Resources to Help Overweight and Obese Youth in Kansas City (pdf)

 

The Saint Francis Academy

1-800-435-1045

Alcohol and drug treatment, separate residential programs for boys and girls.

 

SCHOOL'S OUT Summer Program Guide

 

Social Services in Shawnee, Jackson, Osage, Pottawatomie and Wabaunsee counties

1-800-279-2372

 

Tipton Academy

1-877-968-8443

Residential program for boys, ages 12-17, that offers individualized educational program, positive peer culture, animal-assisted therapy, life skills, and cognitive self-change in a structured and nurturing environment.  Located in north-central Kansas.

 

Topeka Young Citizens Academy

785-266-4606

Program for 8th-graders to  develop leadership skills going into high school and become more involved in the community.

 

 


 

WITH THE RIGHT TOOLS,

YOUR SON OR DAUGHTER WILL SUCCEED

IN MATH AND SCIENCE CLASSES

 

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TAKE POSITIVE ACTION TO HELP YOUR TEEN AND HEAL YOUR FAMILY

  • Take an honest look at your child's behavior and family situation.

  • Become informed of your child's issues.

  • Network the resources on this page to find referrals to mental health services and supportive programs.

  • Follow through on professional advice and treatment plans.

  • Build a support system from family, friends, and self-help groups.


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KANSAS INFORMATION

 

 

He Never Said Goodbye (pdf)

Visit Teen Depression.

 

 

Help protect Kansas kids from abuse

Vast majority of sexual abuse close to home

Visit Abuse: Physical, Emotional, Sexual, Neglect.

 

 

The Juvenile Justice Process in Kansas

Visit When Your Teen is in Trouble with the Law.

 

 

Kansas Bullying Prevention Program

Kansas Anti-Bullying Law

Visit What Should Parents and Teachers Know About Bullying?

 

 

Kansas GED Information

Visit Youth Who Drop Out.

 

 

Kansas Sex Offenders

Kansas Sex Offender Registration and Community Notification

Labette County Sex Offenders

Registered Offenders in Douglas County

Sex Offenders in Schools

Myths About Rape

PROTECT Kansas Children

Visit Abuse: Physical, Emotional, Sexual, Neglect

and Adolescent Sex Offenders.

 

 

Life or Meth

Is That House a Drug House? (pdf)

Kansas Retailer Meth Watch Program

Report a Suspected Meth Lab

Visit Methamphetamine.

 

 

Missing Children in Kansas

Kansas Missing Persons Statutes

Child Abduction Prevention and Safety Tips (pdf)

Visit Runaways and Missing Children.

 

 

Obesity in Kansas (pdf)

The State of Physical Activity and Nutrition Education in Kansas (pdf)

Visit Moms! Help Your Overweight Daughter.

 

 

Should Sexually Active Minors Have a Right to Privacy?

Visit Teen Sexual Behaviors: Issues and Concerns.

 

 

Special Education Handbook

Gifted Students:  Making the Most of Your IEP (pdf)

Visit Special Education.

 

 


ORGANIZATIONS

 

Adams Foundation for Suicide Awareness and Prevention

316-618-6227

Suicide awareness and prevention, and support for survivors.  Visit Teen Suicide.

 

Autism Society of Kansas

316-943-1191

Education, support, and advocacy.  Visit Asperger Syndrome.

 

Brain Injury Association of Kansas and Greater Kansas City

1-800-783-1356

Prevention, research, education, and advocacy.  Visit Family Health.

 

Disability Rights Center of Kansas

785-273-9661

1-877-776-1541

Public interest legal advocacy agency empowered by federal law to advocate for the civil and legal rights of Kansans with disabilities.  Visit Special Education.

 

EFECT - Encouraging Families with Exceptional Children Together

816-537-5951

Information, support, and referrals to services to families in the Greater Kansas City area.  Visit Learning Disabilities.

 

Families Together

1-888-815-6364

Statewide organization serving families in Kansas with a child having a disability.  Visit ADD/ADHD.

 

Kansas Children's Service League

1-877-530-5275

Prevention, early intervention, treatment, advocacy and placement services.

 

Kansas Health Wave

1-800-792-4884

Low-cost or no cost health insurance for families with children.  Visit Family Health.

 

Kansas Mental Health Alternatives Clearinghouse

The narrow focus of the mental health industry and its inappropriate medical approach promotes and maintains more disability than any other single cause.  Visit Teen Depression.

 

Kansas Missing Persons

If you suspect that someone has become a missing person, or you think you know the whereabouts of someone who has been reported as missing CONTACT LAW ENFORCEMENT AUTHORITIES IMMEDIATELY.  Visit Runaways and Missing Children.

 

Learning Disabilities Association of Kansas

Education, advocacy, and support.  Visit Learning Disabilities.

 

Mental Health Association of South Central Kansas

316-685-1821

Promotes mental health through education, works toward the prevention of mental illness, and  provides community-based services for persons suffering from such illness.  Visit Bipolar Disorder.

 

National Alliance for the Mentally Ill-Kansas

785-233-0755

1-800-539-2660

Support, advocacy and education to families and individuals affected by brain disorders that manifest as mental illness.  Visit Anxiety and Anxiety Disorders.

 

National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence - Greater Kansas City

816-361-5900

Education, prevention, referral and assessment services to help those suffering from the disease of alcoholism and other forms of addiction.  Visit Drugs and Teen Substance Abuse.

 

Reach for Kids

816-931-8687

Advocacy organization that works directly with parents to help them obtain benefits to cover the healthcare of their children with special needs.  Visit Special Education.

 

Self-Help Network of Kansas

1-800-445-0116

Statewide clearinghouse for self-help groups and information about starting self-help groups.  Visit Self-Help and Support Groups.

 

Speak Out for Stephanie

913-345-0362

The Stephanie Schmidt Foundation provides information and creates public awareness about all sex offenders, victim's rights, and the quandary within the criminal justice system.  Visit Abuse: Physical, Emotional, Sexual.

HOTLINES AND HELPLINES

 

Child Pornography Tipline

1-800-843-5678

 

ChildhelpUSA

Child Abuse Hotline

1-800-4-A-CHILD

1-800-422-4453

 

Douglas County Crisis Hotline

785-841-2345

 

Johnson County Crisis Lines

 

Kansas Child and Adult Abuse Hotline

1-800-922-5330

 

Kansas School Safety Hotline

1-877-626-8203

 

Kansas Suicide and Crisis Hotlines

 

National Domestic Violence/Abuse Hotline
1-800-799-SAFE
1-800-787-3224
TDD

 

National Hotlines and Helplines

 

National Runaway Switchboard

1-800-RUNAWAY

1-800-786-2929

 

National Suicide Hotline

1-800-SUICIDE

1-800-784-2433

 

Poison Help

1-800-222-1222

 

Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network (RAINN)

1-800-656-HOPE

1-800-656-5673

 

Report Child Abuse

1-800-922-5330

 

Sedgwick County Crisis Line

316-660-7500

 

Toll-Free Numbers for Health Information

 

 


BOOKS

 

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Why Johnny Can't Come Home

This is the story of Noreen Gosch's decades-long journey to solve her son's kidnapping into an international pornography and prostitution ring.  Read the Gunderson Report.  Visit Runaways and Missing Children.

 


SUPPORT

 

Self-Help and Support Groups

 

Self-Help Network of Kansas

1-800-445-0116

 

Al-Anon and Alateen: Getting In Touch

1-888-4-AL-ANON

 

Alcoholics Victorious Support Groups

 

Anxiety Disorder Self-Help Support Groups

 

Autism Asperger Support Groups

 

Because I Love You Parent Support Group

 

Brain Injury Support Groups

 

Co-Anon Family Groups

 

CoDependents Anonymous

 

Compassionate Friends Chapters

1-877-969-0010

 

Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance

1-800-826 -3632

 

Dual Recovery Anonymous

 

Emotions Anonymous

 

Families Anonymous

1-800-736-9805

 

Grandparent Support in Kansas

 

Head Injury Support Group - Lawrence/Douglas County

 

Hepatitis Support Groups in Kansas

 

Kansas Survivors Network of Those Abused by Priests

 

Marijuana Anonymous Support Meetings

 

Mother to Mother of Douglas County

785-841-0838

 

Narcotics Anonymous -- Western Kansas

 

OCD Support Groups

 

Overcomers Outreach Meeting Locations

1-800-310-3001

 

Stepfamily Association of America Local Chapters

 

Support Groups for Survivors of Suicide



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