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Resource Directory of Services for Cass County Residents …

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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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