HOTLINE NUMBERS

988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: The 988 Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones.
- FAQs about 988
- How to help someone else by using the 988 lifeline

24 Hour Youth Crisis Hotline - 816-741-8700 // 888-233-1639
Street Outreach Services- SOS hotline for teens: 913-324-3619
Johnson County Mental Health 24-hour Crisis Line — 913-268-0156
National Child Abuse Hotline - 1-800-4-A-CHILD (1-800-422-4453) Text, Call or Chat.
KS Child Protection Hotline (DCF) 1-800-922-5330
MOCSA (Metropolitan Organization to Counter Sexual Assault) 913-642-0233

WEBSITES WITH RESOURCE INFORMATION & CONTACTS

Catholic Charities of KC Call for an appointment.

El Centro El Centro provides educational, social and economic services for Hispanic families in Kansas City.

FUUD Pantry Located at 94th and Pflumm Rd.

Harvester's Food Assistance & more.

Jewish Family Services Supporting families in Overland Park with food and other resources.

Johnson County Library - eCard and eLibrary how to utilize the library resources online.

Johnson County Mental Health Help with mental health needs.

Johnson County Multi-Service Centers Once you complete a screening, you could qualify for services like Stabilization Assistance, Food Pantry, Homelessness, KC Medicine Cabinet, Utility Assistance, etc.

Johnson County's Utility Assistance Program. Managed by Johnson County Aging and Human Services (AHS), assistance may be provided for electric, water, gas, wastewater, or propane utility bills. Financial assistance can be provided for Johnson County residents with past-due utility bills or assistance with payment plans and residents do not need to be disconnected to utilize this service. The program serves residents at or below 200% poverty level providing a safety net for those who may not qualify for other services. Services are available at four locations in Gardner, Lenexa, Mission, and Olathe and appointments are required to receive services.

My Resource Connection This is an online resource with helpful updates to services offered in Johnson County as well as information and videos.

Santa Fe Waystation Food Pantry at Saint Mark's United Methodist Church

Shawnee Community Services Food Pantry Please call for appointment.

Shawnee Mission School District Summer Lunch Free lunches at five locations at elementary schools throughout the district. Begins June 5th and runs through July 28th.

SMUUCH FUUD Pantry. Open the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays each month. Appointment required.

The Emergency Food Assistant Program (TEFAP) Distribution Site List

Trevor Project Provides 24/7 crisis support services to LGBTQ+ young people. Text, chat, or call anytime to reach a trained counselor.

United Way 211 Various resources on lots of topics.