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Resource Directory of Services for Cass County Residents
(A Project of the Cass County Community Health Assessment Resource Team CHART)
Cass County CHART is providing this directory as a service for residents. CHART makes no guarantees regarding
the quality of service of any agency on this list. It is not a comprehensive list of all possible services
and, as such, should not be regarded as an indication of disapproval of any agency not listed.
Important Websites:
ˇ Cass County Government www.casscounty.com
ˇ Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) www.dese.mo.gov (A to Z)
ˇ Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) www.dhss.mo.gov (A to Z)
ˇ Missouri Department of Social Services (DSS) www.dss.mo.gov (A to Z)
ˇ Pathways Community Behavioral Healthcare www.pathwaysonline.org
ˇ Social Security Online - www.ssa.gov
ˇ University of Missouri Extension extension.missouri.edu ("programs by topic")
ˇ West Central Missouri Community Action Agency (WCMCAA) www.wcmcaa.org
ˇ To locate listings - www.yellowbook.com, www.yellowpages.com
All phone numbers are "816" area code unless otherwise specified.
Index
1. Adoption/Crisis Pregnancy 25. Hospice Services
2. Adult Daycare/Respite Care 26. Hospitals
3. Alcohol/Drug Treatment (Substance Abuse) 27. Hotlines/Helplines
4. Child Abuse Reporting/Prevention 28. Housing Assist./Home Ownership Counseling
5. Children's/Family Medical 29. Immunizations
6. Child Support 30. Independent Living
7. Christmas Assistance 31. Legal Aid
8. Clothing Assistance 32. Libraries
9. Dental Care 33. Medical Lodging
10. Disability Services Adult 34. Mental Health Services
11. Disability Services Children 35. Parenting Support/Child Development
12. Domestic Violence 36. Paternity Testing
13. Education Adult 37. Pregnancy Testing
14. Educational Financial Assistance 38. Prescription Assistance
15. Emergency Assistance 39. School Supplies Assistance, K-12
16. Emergency Management/Disaster 40. Senior Services
Preparedness 41. Support Groups
17. Employment and Training 42. Thrift Stores
18. Family Counseling Services 43. Transportation
19. Family Support Services 44. Uninsured Families
20. Food Assistance 45. Veteran's Assistance
21. Grandparent Support/Kinship care 46. Vital Records
22. Health Care/Urgent Care 47. Voter Registration
23. Home Health Care 49. Women's Health
24. Homeless/Transient Services 49. Youth Programs
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1. Adoption/Crisis Pregnancy
ˇ Birthright 444-7090, www.birthright.org
ˇ Catholic Charities 816-931-9399, www.catholiccharities-kcsj.org
ˇ Crisis Pregnancy Center 763-2020
ˇ Family Support Division/Children's Services (formerly DFS) 380-3597,
www.dss.mo.gov
ˇ LDS Family Services 800-537-2229, www.itsaboutlove.org
ˇ Life Choice Center for Women 887-5100, www.lifechoicecenter.org
ˇ Mother's Refuge (pregnant and homeless under age 20), 356-4797 ext. 2,
www.mothersrefuge.org
ˇ The LIGHT House 361-2233, www.lighthousekc.org
2. Adult Day Care/Respite Care
ˇ Adult Day Care of Greater KC 767-0925
ˇ Birdella Jackson Senior Care 763-2484
ˇ Camden Health Center 380-2622
ˇ Evergreen Adult Day Care 246-7007
ˇ West Central Missouri Community Action Agency 888-569-9936, www.wcmcaa.org
3. Alcohol/Drug Treatment (Substance Abuse)
ˇ Beaty Counseling Services 478-7766
ˇ Celebrate Recovery Church on the Rock, 380-2428
ˇ Cass County Psychological Services (C-star program, age 18 and over) 380-4010
ˇ Gay Killian 213-5892
ˇ Greater Kansas City Healthcare Directory www.healthkc.com
ˇ National Council on Alcohol and Drug Dependence (assessment and referral services),
361-5900, www.recoverycentral.org
ˇ Pathways Community Behavioral Healthcare Belton (322-4332), Harrisonville (380-
5167), Raymore (318-4430), www.pathwaysonline.org
ˇ Probation and Parole Office (for referrals) 322-1166
4. Child Abuse Reporting/Prevention
ˇ Child Abuse/Neglect Hotline 800-392-3738, www.dss.mo.gov
ˇ Metropolitan Organization to Counter Sexual Assault (therapy for sexually-abused
children), 931-4527, www.mocsa.org
ˇ National Center for Missing and Exploited Children 800-843-5678. 913-469-5437,
www.missingkids.com
5. Children's/Family Medical
ˇ Children's Mercy Hospital KCMO (234-3000); OPKS (913-696-8000),
www.childrensmercy.org
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ˇ Family Support Division/ Children's Services (formerly DFS), 380-3597,
www.dss.mo.gov
ˇ Greater Kansas City Healthcare Directory, www.healthkc.com
ˇ "Insure Missouri" Health Plan www.insuremissouri.org
ˇ Shriners of North America 800-237-5055, www.shriners.com/hospitals
6. Child Support
ˇ Division of Child Support Enforcement 800-859-7999, 660-543-7962
7. Christmas Assistance
ˇ Heart-n-Hand Ministries 322-0700 (Belton, Raymore, Peculiar residents only will
also provide Thanksgiving assistance)
ˇ The Cass County Toy Shop 816-419-1254 (calls accepted in November)
ˇ West Central Missouri Community Action Agency Belton (322-0502), Harrisonville
(380-6690), (also provide Thanksgiving assistance) www.wcmcaa.org
8. Clothing Assistance
ˇ First Presbyterian Church of Pleasant Hill Clothes Closet 540-6179
ˇ Fishes and Loaves, Raymore 322-1177 (must be Cass Co. resident)
ˇ Goodwill Store of Belton 331-9291
ˇ Goodwill Store of Harrisonville 884-2200
ˇ Harrisonville Ministerial Alliance Thrift Store 884-2279
ˇ Pleasant Hill Lay Clergy Thrift Store 987-3600
ˇ The Master's Closet 304 C No. Scott, Belton, Mo.
9. Dental care
ˇ Elks Mobile Dental Program 800-876-1486, www.dhss.mo.gov (A to Z)
ˇ Greater Kansas City Dental Directory www.dentalkc.com
The following dental programs accept Medicaid/MC+ when authorized:
ˇ Indian Springs Dental Clinic 913-287-7977
ˇ Rogers Dental (Independence) 254-3382
ˇ Seton Center 231-3955
ˇ Swope Parkway Health Center 923-5800
ˇ Truman Medical Center, Lakewood 404-6885
ˇ UMKC Dental School 816-235-2111, dentistry.umkc.edu
10. Disability Services Adults
ˇ CASSCO Area Workshop (age 18 and over) - 380-7359
ˇ Cass County Community Living 380-6322 (must have primary diagnosis of
developmental disability), www.silentheros.org
ˇ Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, 816-350-5433, www.dhss.mo.gov
(A to Z)
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ˇ Missouri Protection and Advocacy Services 800-393-8667, www.moadvocacy.org
ˇ Social Security Administration 800-772-1213, www.socialsecurity.gov
ˇ The Whole Person 561-0304/358-5310, www.thewholeperson.com
ˇ Vocational Rehab 325-1200, www.dese.mo.gov
11. Disability Services Children
ˇ CASSCO Area Workshop (case management/referral services) 380-7359
ˇ Children with Special Health Care Needs (0-21 years) - 350-5433, www.dhss.mo.gov
(A to Z)
ˇ First Steps PROGRAM (0-3 years) 573-522-8762, www.dese.mo.gov
ˇ Heritage Preschool (for special needs children sliding scale) 884-6438
ˇ Kansas City Regional Center (KCRC) 816-889-3400 (for early detection of mental
retardation and developmental disabilities), www.dmh.mo.gov/kcrc/
ˇ Local School Districts Special Services Office
ˇ Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, www.dese.mo.gov
ˇ Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, www.dhss.mo.gov (A to Z)
ˇ Social Security Administration 800-772-1213, www.socialsecurity.gov
ˇ The Family Conservancy (child care referrals for special needs children)
913-342-1110, www.thefamilyconservancy.org
12. Domestic Violence
ˇ Hope Haven Shelter in Cass County (residential and outreach programs) 380-4663
ˇ Hope House for Battered Women - 461-8188
ˇ Missouri Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence, www.mocadsv.org
ˇ Rose Brooks Center 523-5550
13. Education (Adult)
ˇ Cass Career Center 380-3253, www.casscareercenter.com
ˇ Independence Adult Education and Literacy Program (GED classes in Belton and
Harrisonville) 521-2882, www.indep.k12.mo.us
ˇ Local school districts for GED class information
ˇ Longview Community College 672-2000, www.mcckc.edu
ˇ Missouri GED - www.gedonlineclass.com
14. Educational Financial Assistance
ˇ Education Online Search www.education-online-search.com
ˇ Free Application for Federal Student Aid 800-433-3243, www.fafsa.ed.gov
ˇ MOSTARS Information Center 800-473-6757, www.mostars.com
ˇ "My Rich Uncle" Student Loans - www.myrichuncle.com
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15. Emergency Assistance
ˇ West Central Missouri Community Action Agency Belton (322-0502),
Harrisonville (380-6690), www.wcmcaa.org
16. Emergency Management/Disaster Preparedness
ˇ American Red Cross 380-4271, www.kcredcross.org
ˇ For Cass County 380-8125, www.casscounty.com (go to "9-1-1 Newsletter")
ˇ Public Health Preparedness Cass County Health Department, 380-8441
17. Employment and Training
ˇ Full Employment Council/Missouri Career Center - 816-471-2330, www.feckc.org
ˇ Job Corps (age 16-25) 816-921-3366, excelsiorsprings.jobcorps.gov
ˇ Missouri's Workforce Resource www.greathires.org
ˇ West Central Missouri Community Action Agency Belton (318-3922),
Harrisonville (380-6690), www.wcmcaa.org
18. Family Counseling Services
ˇ Harrisonville Ministerial Alliance (family counseling reduced rates) 380-3505
ˇ The Family Conservancy 913-342-1110, www.thefamilyconservancy.org
ˇ Cass County Psychological Services 380-4010
ˇ Pathways Community Behavioral Healthcare Belton (322-4332),
Harrisonville (380-5167), Raymore (318-4430), www.pathwaysonline.org
19, Family Support Services
ˇ Family Support Division/Children's Services (formerly DFS) 380-3597,
www.dss.mo.gov
ˇ Harrisonville Ministerial Alliance (HV and small surrounding communities) 380-3505
ˇ Operation Round Up (must live within Osage Valley Electric Cooperative service area)
660-679-3131, www.osagevalley.com
ˇ Salvation Army - 380-3505, www.salvationarmyusa.org
ˇ West Central Missouri Community Action Agency Belton (322-0502),
Harrisonville (380-6690), www.wcmcaa.org
20. Food Assistance
ˇ Angel Food Ministries 877-366-3646, www.angelfoodministries.com
ˇ Cass County Health Department (WIC) 380-8430
ˇ Cornerstone Community Church (distributes food for Angel Food Ministries)
738-3569
ˇ Fishes and Loaves Food Pantry, Raymore - 322-1177 (must be Cass Co. resident)
ˇ Garden City Ministerial Alliance 773-8577 (Garden City and surrounding area)
Harvesters, Community Food Network www.harvesters.org (to locate a member
agency)
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ˇ Heart-n-Hand Café 816-322-0700 (to make reservation for monthly free meal
in restaurant-style setting for Belton, Peculiar, Raymore residents only)
ˇ Heart-n-Hand Ministries Food Pantry 322-0700 (Belton residents only)
ˇ Pleasant Hill Lay Clergy Thrift Store and Food Pantry 987-3600(ok 1/17/08)
ˇ Salvation Army 380-3505, www.salvationarmyusa.org
ˇ Senior Centers - Belton (348-7410), Harrisonville (380-8980)
ˇ Senior meals delivered in Belton (348-7410), Drexel (619-2434),
Garden City (773-6262), Harrisonville (380-8980), Pleasant Hill, (987-3952)
ˇ Shepherd's Staff Food Pantry 380-4604
ˇ So. Haven Baptist Church 322-0409 (Belton/Raymore residents by appointment)
ˇ West Central Missouri Community Action Agency - Belton (322-0502),
Harrisonville (380-6690), www.wcmcaa.org
21. Grandparent Support/Kinship Care
ˇ American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) www.aarp.org/grandparents
ˇ Children's Mercy Hospital Family Friend Program 234-3676, www.childrensmercy.org
ˇ Grandparent's Warm Line 816-444-0660
22. Health Care/Urgent Care Clinic
ˇ Children's Mercy South, 5808 W. 110th St., Overland Park, Ks. 66211, 913-696-8000,
www.childrensmercy.org
ˇ Mercy and Truth Medical Clinic 356-4325 (Raytown, takes Cass residents, sliding
scale fees, need proof of income), www.mercyandtruth.com
ˇ TakeCare Health, Walgreen's Pharmacy in Belton, Independence, Lees Summit
1-866-825-3227 www.takecarehealth.com
ˇ See # 26 "note"
23. Home Health Care
ˇ Visiting Nurse Association 380-3654
ˇ West Central Missouri Community Action Agency 888-569-9936, www.wcmcaa.org
24. Homeless/Transient Services
ˇ Harrisonville Ministerial Alliance 380-3505
ˇ Homeless Hotline 474-4599
ˇ Hope Haven (for domestic violence victims only) 380-4663
25. Hospice Services
ˇ Crossroads Hospice of KC 333-9200
ˇ Heartland Hospice, Butler 877-508-1572
ˇ Kansas City Hospice and Palliative Care 363-2600
ˇ St. Luke's Hospice 756-1160, www.saint-lukes.org
ˇ Turning Point Hospice Services 913-383-8700
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ˇ Twin Lakes Hospice, Clinton 800-328-5446
26. Hospitals
ˇ Cass Medical Center (CMC), 1800 E. Mechanic, Harrisonville, Mo 64701, 380-3474,
www.cassmedicalcenter.com
ˇ Children's Mercy Hospital and Clinics, 2401 Gillham Rd., Kansas City, Mo. 64108.
234-3000, www.childrensmercy.org
ˇ Greater Kansas City Healthcare Directory www.healthkc.com
ˇ Research Belton Hospital (RBH), 17065 S. 71 Hwy, Belton, Mo 64012, 348-1200,
www.researchbeltonhospital.com
Note: Both CMC and RBH operate family practice clinics and community education
programs. Visit their respective websites for further information.
27. Hotlines/Helplines
ˇ Access Crisis Intervention (mental health) 888-279-8188
ˇ Alcoholics Anonymous Helpline - 471-7229, www.kc-aa.org
ˇ Breast Cancer Support Information 913-498-7742
ˇ Child Abuse/Neglect Hotline - 800-392-3738 (Missouri only)
ˇ Child Support General Information 800-859-7999
ˇ Child Support Payment Enforcement 800-225-0530
ˇ Domestic Violence Hotline 800-799-7233
ˇ Elder Abuse/Neglect Hotline 800-392-0210, www.dss.mo.gov
ˇ Food Stamp Case Information 800-392-1261, www.dss.mo.gov
ˇ Homeless Hotline 474-4599
ˇ Hope Haven Crisis Line (domestic violence) 380-4663
ˇ Immunization Hotline (for clinic information) - 380-8433
ˇ Medicare Info Hotline 800-MEDICARE
ˇ Missouri School Violence Hotline 866-748-7047
ˇ Narcotics Anonymous Helpline 531-2250, www.na.org
ˇ National Center for Missing and Exploited Children 800-843-5678,
www.missingkids.com
ˇ National Runaway Switchboard 800- RUNAWAY
ˇ ParentLink Warmline 800-552-8522, extension.missouri.edu/parentlink/
ˇ Poison Control Center 800-366-8888
ˇ Research Psychiatric Crisis Line 235-8162, www.researchpsychiatriccenter.com
ˇ Royal Oaks Crisis Referral Line (mental health) 800-456-2634
ˇ Sexual Assault Hotline - 800-656-4673
ˇ Social Security Information 800-772-1213, www.ssa.gov
ˇ STD/AIDS Hotline 800-227-8922
ˇ Suicide Prevention Lifeline 800-273-8255, www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org
ˇ United Way Assistance Line "211" or 474-5112, www.unitedwaygkc.org
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28. Housing Assistance/Home Ownership Counseling
ˇ West Central Missouri Community Action Agency Belton (322-0502),
Harrisonville (380-6690), www.wcmcaa.org
29. Immunizations
ˇ Cass County Health Department 380-8433, www.casscounty.com
(go to "county offices" for schedule)
ˇ For International Travel Kansas City Health Department (513-6108),
Clay County Health Department (595-4200)
30. Independent Living
ˇ CASSCO Area Workshop 380-7359
ˇ The Whole Person 627-2201, www.thewholeperson.org
31. Legal Aid/Advocacy Services
ˇ Legal Aid of Western Missouri 816-474-6750, 800-892-2943, www.lawmo.org
ˇ Missouri Bar Association www.mobar.org
ˇ Missouri Protection and Advocacy Services (for the disabled) 800-392-8667,
www.moadvocacy.org
32. Libraries
ˇ Main Office Harrisonville (380-4600), www.casscolibrary.org
ˇ Satellites Archie (293-5579), Belton (331-0049), Drexel (657-4740),
Garden City (862-6611), Pleasant Hill (987-2231), Bookmobile 258-2244
33. Medical Lodging
ˇ Hope Lodge (American Cancer Society) 842-6427, www.cancer.org
ˇ Ronald McDonald House, KCMO, 816-842-8321
34. Mental Health Services
ˇ New Beginnings Behavioral Health Unit at Cass Medical Center (age 55 and over)
887-0793
ˇ Catholic Charities 888-626-4245 (Warrensburg, all faiths/ages, sliding scale fees),
www.catholiccharities-kcsj.org
ˇ Cornerstones of Care (care for children) www.cornerstonesofcare.org
ˇ Crittenton Children's Center (behavioral health) 765-6600, www.saint-lukes.com
ˇ New Beginnings Behavioral Health Services (age 18 and over) 417-448-3677
ˇ Pathways Community Behavioral Healthcare Belton: 322-4332, Harrisonville: 380-
5167, Raymore: 318-4430, www.pathwaysonline.org
ˇ Research Psychiatric Center 444-8161, crisis line: 235-8162,
www.researchpsychiatriccenter.com
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ˇ Royal Oaks Hospital 660-647-2182, crisis line: 800-456-2634,
www.royal-oaks-hospital.org
35. Parenting Support/Child Development
ˇ Parents As Teachers each local school district
ˇ The Family Conservancy 913-342-1110, www.thefamilyconservancy.org
ˇ University of Missouri Extension, "Missouri Families" Program,
573-882-7828, www.missourifamilies.org
ˇ University of Missouri Extension, Parent Link, 800-552-8522,
www.extension.missouri.edu/parentlink/
36. Paternity Testing
ˇ DNA Services of America 795-5599; www.dnasoa.com
37. Pregnancy Testing
ˇ Cass County Health Department 380-8431/8432
ˇ Life Choice Center for Women 887-5100, www.lifechoicecenter.org
ˇ West Central Missouri Community Action Agency 322-5012, www.wcmcaa.org
38. Prescription Assistance
ˇ www.needymeds.com
ˇ Free Medicine Foundation www.freemedicinefoundation.com, 573-996-3333
39. School Supplies Assistance K-12
ˇ West Central Community Action Agency 322-0700/322-0502 (Belton, Raymore,
Peculiar residents); 380-6690 (Harrisonville residents)
40. Senior Services
ˇ Aging Information and Referral - 800-235-5503; www.dss.mo.gov
ˇ Belton Senior Center 348-7410
ˇ Eldercare Locator www.eldercare.gov
ˇ Experience Works, Inc. (employment for Seniors) 660-429-1777,
www.experienceworks.org
ˇ Harrisonville Senior Center 380-8980
ˇ Meals-on-Wheels see #20 "Food Assistance"
ˇ Medications Missouri RxPlan 1-800-375-1406, www.morx.mo.gov , see
#33 "Prescription Assistance" as well
ˇ Medicare Info 1-800-MEDICARE; www.medicare.gov
ˇ Mid America Regional Council (info on aging services) 474-4240,
www.marc.org/aging/
ˇ Missouri Aging Information Network www.moaging.com
ˇ Social Security Information 800-772-1213, www.ssa.gov
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ˇ West Central Missouri Community Action Agency (Low Income Housing)
Belton (331-4620), Raymore (331-2959), Harrisonville (380-6833), www.wcmcaa.org
41. Support Groups
ˇ Alcoholics Anonymous 471-7229, www.kc-aa.org
ˇ Alzheimers Support Group 800-272-3900 (24 hour line), 913-831-3888
ˇ COPD Support Group 380-5159, 888-414-5126
ˇ Multiple Sclerosis Support Group 779-6933
ˇ Narcotics Anonymous 531-2250, www.na.org
ˇ Survivors of Suicide 373-8479, www.afsp.org
42. Thrift Stores
ˇ Goodwill Industries Store, Belton 331-9291
ˇ Goodwill Industries Store, Harrisonville 884-2200
ˇ Harrisonville Ministerial Alliance Thrift Store 884-2279
ˇ Pleasant Hill Lay Clergy Thrift Store and Food Pantry 987-3600
ˇ The Master's Closet - 342 C No. Scott, Belton, Mo
43. Transportation
ˇ Kansas City Area Transit Authority 221-0660, www.kcata.org
ˇ OATS 380-7433, www.oatstransit.org
44. Uninsured Families
ˇ Family Support/Children's Division (formerly DFS) 380-3597, www.dss.mo.gov
ˇ "Insure Missouri" Health Plan - www.insuremissouri.org
45. Veteran's Assistance
ˇ Missouri Veterans Commission, Harrisonville site 816-887-5710
ˇ VA Outpatient Clinic, Belton 922-2161
46. Vital Records (birth/death certificates, passports)
ˇ Cass County Health Department (birth/death certificates) 380-8425
ˇ Local Post Offices for passport applications
47. Voter Registration -
ˇ Cass County Clerk's Office 380-8108, www.casscounty.com
ˇ License Bureaus, Belton and Harrisonville
ˇ Local City Halls
ˇ Local Libraries
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48. Women's Health Services
ˇ Building Blocks of Missouri (free nursing home visits for first-time prenates, must
qualify financially) 513-6129
ˇ Life Choice Center for Women prenatal clinic (accepts Medicaid), 887-5100,
www.lifechoicecenter.org
ˇ Medicaid for Pregnant Women Family Support Division and Children's Services
(formerly DFS), 380-3597
ˇ Temporary Medicaid During Pregnancy Cass County Health Department,
380-8431/8432
ˇ West Central Missouri Community Action Agency Belton (322-5012) , 888-577-4640,
www.wcmcaa.org
49. Youth Programs
ˇ Boy Scouts 942-9333, www.hoac-bsa.org
ˇ Bullying Prevention Information - www.eyesonbullying.org
ˇ Community Centers: Belton (348-7400), www.beltonparks.org
Harrisonville (380-8980), www.ci.harrisonville.mo.us
ˇ 4H University of Missouri Extension 380-8460, extension.missouri.edu
ˇ Early Headstart (ages 6weeks-3years) 779-8687
ˇ Girl Scouts 358-8750, www.girlscoutsksmo.org
ˇ Headstart (ages 3-5 years) Belton (322-0004), Harrisonville (380-1844)
www.wcmcaa.org
ˇ Lifeguard Youth Development (character-based education about high-risk behaviors
in youth plus resources for parents) 836-8336, www.guardyourself.org
ˇ Safe Sitters Training 888-423-5004 (ages 11-13)
ˇ Youth Friends 816-842-7082; www.youthfriends.org
Changes to the Directory will be accomplished on a semiannual basis in April and October.
Please report updates to Mary Gutierrez, RN, Cass Co. Health Department at 380-8431.
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