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Updated: December 23, 2021For updates and edits, contact Melissa Fisher Isaacs at mfisherisaacs@lplks.org.ADULT LEARNINGADDRESSPHONESERVICESAdult Learning Center2920 Haskell Ave. #100785-330-2133Reading and math, GED, and ESLclassesPeaslee Tech2920 Haskell Ave. #100785-856-1801Technical and workplace skillstraining for a variety of fields andindustriesLawrence College and CareerCenter2910 Haskell Ave.785-832-5900High school juniors and seniors areable to enroll in a variety of coursesthat prepare students for collegeand careersANIMALSADDRESSPHONESERVICESLawrence Humane SocietyCrisis Pet Retention Program1805 E. 19th St.785-856-0223 Financial assistance with petdeposits/pet rent, essential petsupplies, emergency vet care,behavior consulting, temporaryboarding, wellness medical care(such as neuter and spay)Animal Control111 E. 11th St.785-832-7509NOTESFinancial assistance and/orapprenticeshipopportunities available formany programsNOTEScpr@lawrencehumane.org1
DISABILITY & ACCESSADDRESSPHONESERVICESIndependence, Inc.2001 Haskell Ave.785-841-0333Services and referrals for thosewith disabilitiesAssistive Technology 8Devices and services that helppeople hear, see, live, learn, andwork better. Devicedemonstrations, short-termequipment loan, AT reuse, andassistance locating funding fordevicesThe ARC of Douglas County2518 Ridge Ct. #238785-749-0121Provides services to individualswith intellectual/developmentaldisabilities and their families,including targeted casemanagement, IEP support,independent living counseling,advocacy and trainingBert Nash Benefits &Entitlements Team / SOAR200 Maine St. #A785-843-9192Assists with accessing resourcesand benefits and entitlementsapplication processCottonwood CDDOCommunity DevelopmentalDisability Organization2801 W. 31st785-840-1632Single point of entry forintellectual/developmental disabilitywaiver services eligibility andreferralCottonwood, Inc.2801 W. 31st St.785-842-0550Full range of support for peoplewith disabilities, includingresidential and employmentservices, MAP program hirespeople with any kind of medical ormental health disabilityJayhawk Area Agency onAging2001 Haskell Ave.785-832-0754Nutrition, insurance counseling,in-home, physical fitness, fundingfor legal servicesNOTES2
Kansas Audio-Reader Network1120 W. 11th St.785-864-4600Reading and information servicesfor blind, visually impaired, andprint disabled individuals inKansas, free of chargeKansas Commission for theDeaf and Hard of Hearing555 S. Kansas AveTopeka, KS800-432-0698Rehabilitation servicesKansas Commission onDisability Concernskcdcinfo.ks.govKansas Dept. for Aging andDisability Services503 S. Kansas Ave.,Topeka, KSKansas Talking BooksExtensive lists of in-state servicesfor Braille and alternate formats,assistive technology, sign languageinterpreters, service animals, andmore785-296-4986Assistance with Medicare,behavioral health services, andhome and community-basedservice programs800-362-0699620-341-6280Provides personalized librarysupport and materials in aspecialized format to eligibleKansas residents to ensure that allmay readSchiefelbuschSpeech-Language HearingClinic1200 Sunnyside #2101785-864-4690Offers comprehensive services topeople with communicativedisordersSocial Security Office1440 Wakarusa #200800-772-1213Learn about and apply for -312-7054Door-to-door, shared rideparatransit serviceTrinity In-Home Care2201 W. 25th St. Ste. Q785-842-3159Respite and attendant care toindividuals with disabilities andolder adultsVisiting Nurses Association200 Maine St.785-843-3738Physician-ordered home visits forCall for more info and tobegin application process.3
the home-bound; acutely illpatients; end-of-life care withemphasis on comfort; personalcare and housekeepingWorking Healthy Kansas785-330-8602Offers people with disabilities whoare working (or interested inworking) the opportunity to get orkeep Medicaid coverage while onthe jobEMPLOYMENTADDRESSPHONESERVICESLawrence Workforce Center2820 Haskell Ave. #2785-840-9675Resume help, job searching,career planning, Business Servicessuch as free job postings foremployers and labor marketinformationBallard Center708 Elm St.785-842-0729Suitable for Work ProfessionalClosetCottonwood Inc.2801 W. 31st St.785-842-0550MAP Program--Employmentservices for individuals with anykind of medical or mental healthdisabilityHeartland Works, Inc.5020 SW 28th #100Topeka, KS785-234-0500Offers workforce developmentservices in a seventeen countyregion of northeast KansasLawrence-Douglas CountyHousing Authority1600 Haskell Ave. #187785-842-1533Employment assistance providedto those living in public or Section 8housingVanGo Inc.715 New Jersey St.785-842-3797Employs at-risk youth ages 14-24to make public works of art that aresold in the communityFOOD- FINANCIALASSISTANCEADDRESSPHONESERVICESNOTESNOTES4
Kansas Department of Childrenand Families-- SNAP(Supplemental NutritionAssistance Program)Provides qualifying low-incomehouseholds with food benefits,access to a healthy diet andeducation on food preparation andnutritionDouble Up Bucksdoubleupheartland.orgWIC Nutrition (Women, Infants,Children)200 Maine St.For help applying:United Way CommunityNavigators-- emailnavigators@unitedwaydgco.org or call 211SNAP (food stamps) matchingprogram providing dollar-for-dollarmatching at regional farmers’markets785-856-5350 Personalized nutritioninformation and supportElectronic benefit transfercards to buy healthy foodTips for eating well toimprove healthBreastfeeding supportprogramReferrals for services thatcan benefit the whole familyEligibility: for pregnant andpostpartum women, infantsand children up to age 5who are determined to beat nutritional risk and meetincome guidelinesFOOD PANTRIES FREEMEALSADDRESSPHONESERVICESNOTESJust Food1000 E. 11th St.785-856-7030Food pantry; accessible to ahousehold once per calendar weekCruising Cupboard (mobile foodpantry) has weekly stops inLawrence, Baldwin and EudoraPantry hours: Tuesday &Thursday 9am - 6pm Wednesday & Friday 9am 3pmBallard Center708 Elm St.785-842-0729Food pantry by appointment onlyCampus Cupboard1301 Jayhawk Blvd, Level4785-864-4060Food pantry for KU students,faculty, staff, and affiliatesOpen Monday, Tuesday,and Thursday 8am-4pmCatholic Charities1525 W. 6th St. Suite A&B785-856-2694Food pantryOpen Monday - Thursday,9am-4pm5
DARE Center944 Kentucky St.785-856-0698Food pantryOpen Tuesday, Thursday,Friday 2pm-6pmECKAN2518 Ridge Ct. Ste. 101785-841-3357Food pantryMonday, Wednesdayand Thursday. 9am to3:30pm by appointment,only once every 30 daysFirst Baptist Church1330 Kasold Dr.Food pantryEvery Wednesday12pm-2pm; 1st and 3rdWednesday 5:30-6:30pmFree Market at EdgewoodHomes16th and Haskell785-764-5899Fresh garden produce, sustainablygrown by youth, is offered at nocost to anyone needing access tofresh produce and bread.Every Wednesday, 4-6pm.Late May through the endof October.Heritage Baptist Church1781 E. 800 Rd.785-887-2200Pre-bagged foodOpen first and secondThursday of month4pm-6pmLawrence First UnitedMethodist Church867 Highway 40Drive-through pick-up only2nd Saturday of the month11am-12pmLawrence Freedgin KansasFridge GroupLocated behind LatchkeyDeli at 1035 Mass St.Community fridge/pantry, open24/7Mutual aid group; takesrequests for items.Salvation Army946 New Hampshire785-843-4188Free meals and food boxesMobile hot lunch: Monday,Wednesday, Friday1pm-2pm; Food box pickupTuesday and Thursday10am-12pmSunrise Project1501 Learnard Ave785-865-1618Food pantry on front porchavailable 24/7; free meals offered1st and 3rd Wednesdays of themonth 5-6:30pmTrinity Interfaith Pantry1027 VermontFood pantryTuesdays 1-3pmSaturdays 10am-12pm6
Westwood House1421 W 19th StFood pantry Pantry hours: Monday Thursday, 3-5pm “Vegans, Veggies andVibes” meal kit pickup:Wednesdays 3-5pmFood Not BombsAt Lawrence Public Library707 VermontFree mealsMondays at 6pmGlobal Cafe920 MassachusettsFree mealsWeekends at 9amJubilee Cafe746 VermontFree mealsTuesdays and Fridays at7amLINK1000 KentuckyFree mealsTuesday, Thursday,Saturday and Sunday at1pmHEALTHCAREADDRESSPHONESERVICESNOTESFirst Med3211 S. Iowa St., #100785-505-5475Walk-in clinic for minoremergencies or illnessesAffiliated with LMH Health.Open 7 days/week.Haskell Indian Health Center2415 Massachusetts785-843-3750Health services available to anyfederally recognized tribal memberHeartland Community HealthCenter1312 W 6th St.785-312-7770Family practice medical clinicPatients are acceptedproviding quality, affordable primary regardless of income orcare for all. Primary care, dentalinsurance status.care, pediatrics, mental &behavioral health, chronic caremanagement, a COVID-19 clinic, apharmacy, and a food pantry areavailable.KanCarePO Box 3599, Topeka800-792-4884Medicaid and Children’s HealthInsurance Program (CHIP)Lawrence-Douglas CountyPublic Health200 Maine St.785-843-0721Offers a variety of clinic, family,regulatory, and communityservices. Also offers Special7
Supplemental Nutrition Program forWomen, Infants and Children(WIC)LMH Health (formerlyLawrence Memorial Hospital)325 Maine St.785-505-5000Positive Connections2044 SW Fillmore, Topeka785-232-3100HIV testing, HIV care, prevention,PrEP information, ACA enrollment,free condomsServes all of NortheastKansasSchiefelbuschSpeech-Language HearingClinic1200 Sunnyside #2101785-864-4690Comprehensive services to peoplewith communicative disorders.Call for an appointment.Speech Solutionsspeechsolutions.co785-550-7481Pediatric and adult populations.Can travel to clients, including tosurrounding communities.Contracted with BCBS KS,Humana, and Medicaid.VA Eastern Kansas Healthcare4821 Quail Crest Pl.800-574-8387Primary and secondary care,psychiatric treatment, andextended care for nce Community Shelter3655 E. 25th St.785-832-8864Shelter for houseless individualsand families, medical care,employment support, casemanagement, street outreachservicesOpen 24/7785-843-9192(24/7 number)Outreach services for houselessindividuals, no mental health issuesare necessary to receive servicesBert Nash Homeless OutreachTeamFamily Promise of Lawrence905 Tennessee St.785-764-9506Prevention, Diversion, Shelter,StabilizationOpen M-F 8-5HOUSINGADDRESSPHONESERVICESNOTES8
Family Promise of Lawrence785-764-9506Shelter rotation program,shelter-in-place program,temporary housing program, HelpUs Move In programHabitat for Humanity720 Connecticut785-832-0777Homeownership program, Aging inPlace program, ReStoreHousing and CreditCounseling, Inc2518 Ridge Ct. #208785-749-4224Financial counseling, homebuyercounseling, tenant and landlordcounselingLawrence-Douglas CountyHousing Authority1600 Haskell Ave.785-842-8110Section 8 housing, veteranhousing, senior housing,transitional housing program,housing focused case managementservices for those who receivehousing assistanceTenants to Homeowners2518 Ridge Ct. #103785-842-5494Affordable rentals, home purchaseprogram, homebuyer workshops,Helping Hammers senior homerepair programUnited Way HousingStabilization -stabilization-collaborative785-393-6502Assistance with applications forSNAP and rental assistance,eviction protection declarationLANGUAGE ACCESSADDRESSPHONESERVICESAdult Learning Center2920 Haskell Ave. #100785-330-2133Reading and math, GED, and ESLclassesCentro Hispano ResourceCenter204 W. 13th St. (front ofhouse)785-843-2039Drop-in center, interpretation andtranslation services, resourcenavigation assistancePlymouth Language Program925 Vermont St.text only785-371-4810FREE English classes at levels 1,2, and 3. Low-cost Spanishclasses. FREE childcare.NOTESplymouthlanguage.org9
Small World2415 Clinton :785-749-9494Korean:785-551-0200English language learning programfor women; five different levels ofclasses offered at a low cost;community and support from otherwomen, and special .comLEGALADDRESSPHONESERVICESNOTES800-928-3111Free on the 2nd Thursday of eachmonth from 6-8pm; all other times 2/minute (max 50)Call-A-Lawyer(Service provided by KansasBar Association)Kansas Legal Services712 S. Kansas Ave., #201TopekaTopeka Office:785-354-8531Statewideintake:800-723-6953KU Legal Aid Clinic / DouglasCounty Legal Aid Society785-864-5564Represents clients in criminalrecord expungement matters,gender-marker and name-changecases, and court-appointed casesfor juvenile defense and municipalcriminal defenseElder Law Hotline888-353-5337For any Kansas resident aged 60or older without regard to income.The hotline provides senior citizensaccess to an attorney to advisethem about legal questions in civilcases and referrals to otherresources when needed.Justice Advice Line800-675-5860Open to income-eligible Kansasresidents, help with civil ordomestic legal mattersKansas Holistic Defenderskansasholisticdefenders.orgEmail10
sam@kansasholisticdefenders.orgKU Law Mediation Clinic785-864-4513Provides mediation services in arange of cases as selected by theinstructorKU Law Project for Innocenceand Post-Conviction Remedies785-864-5571Provides representation forprisoners in state and federalappeals and post-convictionlitigationKU Law Tribal Judicial SupportClinic785-864-4513Provides research support to tribaljudiciaryMENTAL HEALTH &SUBSTANCE USEADDRESSPHONESERVICESBert Nash Community MentalHealth Center200 Maine St.785-843-9192(24/7 number)Outpatient mental health servicesfor adults and children, psychiatricmedication services, casemanagement, homeless outreach,transitional housing, and crisisservices, SOAR disabilityapplication services, IPS SupportedEmployment Services, and SUDtreatment servicesDCCCA, Inc3312 Clinton Parkway785-841-4138Residential services, outpatientservices, fostering and adopting,family preservation800-281-0029913-789-0951Assessing, screening, and referralsfor substance dependence support.Case management and carecoordination. Heartland TreatmentCenter.Call for an -crisis line, online chat,education and trainingOnline chat atksphq.org/help/Heartland RADACKansas Suicide Prevention HQ2110 Delaware St., Ste. BNOTES11
Crisis:785-841-2345Positive Bright Start1900 Delaware StSMARTline785-842-9679Free therapy for kids under 6785-550-0764Hotline seven days a week from4-8 pm for those struggling withaddictive behaviorsSMART Recovery Groupsbliese@kumc.eduSelf Management and RecoveryTraining (SMART) supportsindividuals who have chosen toabstain or are consideringabstinence from any type ofaddictive behavior, such assubstance abuse or gamblingaddiction.Meetings online andin-person:Wednesdays, 5-6:30Fridays, 5-6:30PREGNANCY & BIRTHINGADDRESSPHONESERVICESNOTESCatholic Charities of NE KS1525 W 6th St.785-856-2694 Pregnancy Counseling Programwhich includes free baby items anddiapers, car seat and Safe Sleeptraining, prenatal/postnataleducation, regular visits, andreferrals to community partners(program is free, voluntary, andconfidential)Doulas of Douglas Countydoula@dcsb6.orgLawrence Douglas CountyPublic Health Clinic200 Maine St.785-843-0721 Breastfeeding support, familyplanning, WIC nutrition,family-based sexual educationLMH Postpartum Support330 Arkansas St.785-505-6390 Support groups for new parents,A community-based collective ofDoulas providing prenatal,postpartum and parenting supportto Black, Indigenous and people ofcolor communitiesClinic Hours: MondayFriday 8:30am-5pm (butopens at 10am onTuesdays)12
breastfeeding, and postpartumdepression and anxiety. Parenting,birthing, and breastfeeding classesoffered.RENT & UTILITIESASSISTANCEADDRESSPHONESERVICESBallard Center708 Elm St.785-842-0729Family stabilization fundingavailable, targeted to families withchildren under 18 years of ageCatholic Charities1525 W. 6th St.785-856-2694Provides family stabilizationassistance including casemanagement services, financialeducation, housing and utilityassistance, employment support,as well as pregnancy counselingand adoption, KLPP ProgramThe Children’s Shelter1925 Delaware St.785-843-2085NOTESMust have some incomeand children in thehouseholdCity of Lawrence EmergencyLoan Fund785-832-7700Loans of up to 5000 ( 2500 formobile homes) for emergencyrepairs and furnace replacementCold Weather Rule800-662-0027Assistance setting up a paymentplan for electric, natural gas, and/orwater billsCorpus Christi Catholic Church6001 Bob Billings Pkwy785-843-6286Assistance offered oncase-by-case basis after all otherfinancial options are exhaustedCall Tuesday/Thursdaybetween 1-3pm.ECKAN2518 Ridge Ct. (basementlevel)785-841-3357Assistance with KansasEmergency Rent Assistanceapplications; housing solutionapplications.Funding becomesavailable the 1st day ofeach month. Must call forappt. Office hours areMonday-Friday 9 am to13
4pm. No walk-ins.First Baptist Church1330 Kasold Dr.785-843-0020Low Income Energy AssistanceProgram (LIEAP)1901 Delaware St.800-432-0043Heating bill assistance programavailable January-March throughKS DCF316-219-2121800-383-1183Provides emergency assistancepaying energy costs for householdswith children or adults meetingSocial Security disability criteria,people 65 years or older, andincome-eligible households.Program managed by Evergy.Project DESERVESalvation Army946 New Hampshire785-843-4188ext.104Senior Resource Center ofDouglas County745 Vermont St.785-842-0543Warm Hearts of DouglasCountywarmheartsofdouglascounty.comAccess from AT&TCall ahead to find out dateof eligibility meetings andto make appointment.Call and leave a messagestating name, phonenumber, number of peoplein household, anddescription of need.Rent and utility assistance forseniorsFrom January-March, up to 600for heat bill assistance855-220-5211Applicants may receive aone-time payment of up to 100- 300, depending ontheir eligibility, to beapplied toward an energybill over a rolling 12-monthperiod.Apply in-person at BallardCenter, ECKAN, SeniorResource Center, CatholicCharities, or SalvationArmyLow-cost wireline home internetservice to households with at leastone resident who participates inSupplemental Nutrition Assistance14
Program (SNAP) and who residesat an address covered by thatprogramEmergency BroadbandBenefit/Affordable nefitKansas Lifeline ProgramSAFETYADDRESSElder Abuse Hotline833-511-0311Discount on broadband service foreligible households800-662-0027Low-income households may beeligible to receive a discount onmonthly local telephone billPHONESERVICESNOTES800-922-5330Senior Resource Center745 Vermont785-842-0543Assistance for seniors experiencingelder abuse and/or neglectThe Sexual Trauma and AbuseCare Center708 W. 9th St, Ste. 105785-843-898524/7 hotlineIndividual counseling, supportgroups, case management, courtadvocacy, safety planning785-843-333324/7 hotlineShelter, individual counseling,Free and confidentialsupport groups, case management, services forcourt advocacy, safety planningvictims/survivors ofdomestic violence andhuman traffickingWillow Domestic ViolenceCenterSENIORSADDRESSPHONESERVICESSenior Resource Center745 Vermont785-842-0543Medical and health insuranceassistance, nutrition, SeniorWheels transportation program,financial and legal help, safety andsecurityHabitat for Humanity720 Connecticut785-832-0777Aging in Place programJayhawk Area Agency on2001 Haskell Ave.785-832-0754Health insurance counseling,Free and confidentialservices forvictims/survivors of sexualassault and sexual abuseNOTES15
Agingnutrition, physical fitness, in-homeservices, housing navigationservices for seniorsTenants to Homeowners2518 Ridge Ct. #103785-842-5494Helping Hammers senior homerepair programTHRIFT STORESADDRESSPHONESERVICESGoodwill2200 W. 31st St.785-331-3908Clothing, shoes, bags, homewares,furnitureHabitat for Humanity ReStore708 Connecticut785-856-6920Furniture, appliances, lighting,doors, windows, plumbing, bath,cabinets, flooring, HVAC, buildingmaterialsSt. John’s Rummage HouseCorner of 13th andKentucky785-843-0109Salvation Army Family Store1601 W 23rd St.785-856-1115Furniture, clothing in all sizes,shoes, bags, homewaresSocial Service League905 Rhode Island785-843-5414Clothing, shoes, bags, 5-864-4644lawrencetransit.orgReduced fares availablefor K-12 and Haskellstudents, persons ages60 , and persons withdisabilities. Passengersseeking a reduced fare(except K-9 students) arerequired to prove theirstatus through a validstate-issued or student ID,Medicare card or T Lift ID.Lawrence TransitNOTESShopping m16
KU on u.edu/bus-serviceSenior Wheels (SeniorResource Center)745 Vermont St.785-842-0543Available M-F 7am-3:40pmSchedule 3 days in advanceCity rides 4/destinationCounty rides 6/destinationIndependence, Inc.2001 Haskell Ave.785-841-0333Accessible vehiclesFinal rides begin at 4pmRides for 3K-10 Connectorhttps://ridekc.org/routes/510-k10-co FreennectorBicycle Network Mapshttps://lawrenceks.org/mpo/bikemap/City of Lawrence Parkinghttps://lawrenceks.org/parking/KU Parkinghttps://parking.ku.edu/YOUTH & PARENTINGADDRESSPHONESERVICESNOTESChildcare zed childcare andparenting services referralsKansas Dept. for Children &Families1901 Delaware St.785-832-3700A variety of resources, includingchild support, economic andemployment, prevention andprotection, and rehabilitationservicesBallard Center708 Elm St.785-842-0729Early childhood education program,diaper pantryBig Brothers Big Sisters2518 Ridge Ct.785-843-7359Helps match caring adult mentorswith children who need themCall to schedule interviewBoys & Girls Club2910 Haskell Ave.785-841-567214 sites across Lawrence,providing after-school programs forchildrenScholarships availableThe Children’s Shelter1925 Delaware St.785-843-2085Residential group care, familyfoster care, and preventionCall for appointment17
programsCommunities in Schools1919 Delaware St.785-856-5190Assistance with access to food andhealthcare, after-school tutoring,mentoring, parent support,out-of-school enrichmentDads of Douglas Countyinfo@dadsofdouglascounty.org785-813-1846Boot Camp for New Dads, Dad andMe playgroup, professionaldevelopmentECKAN HeadStart925 Vermont St.785-842-2515Serves children ages 3-5Healthy Kansas Kidshealthykansaskids.org833-309-0121Free KanCare assistance andsupport for children andparents/caregivers of childrenKU Child & Family ServicesClinic1000 Sunnyside Ave#2021785-864-4416Low-cost mental healthassessment services, treatmentprograms, consultations, andschool-based interventionsLawrence Arts Center940 New Hampshire785-843-2787Arts-based preschool andeducational programs for childrenthat provide social, motor, andcreative experiencesLawrence-Douglas CountyPublic Health200 Maine St.785-843-3060Healthy Moms, Healthy Dads,Healthy Teens, Healthy Families,and Baby Steps programsLawrence Parks andRecreation115 W. 11th St.785-832-3450Recreational and educationalprograms for all agesParents as Teachers1605 Davis Road785-832-5680Personalized visits, screenings,group connections, and resourceconnectionsServing students andfamilies attending PrairiePark Elementary- 2711Kensington ailhkk@healthykansaskids.orgor call to initiate servicesScholarships availableScholarships available18
Positive Bright Start1900 Delaware St.785-842-9679High-quality, low-cost childcare,childcare tuition assistance, andmental health services for childrenunder six and their families. Freemental health services for residentsof Douglas County.StopGap, Inc.1942 Massachusetts St.785-856-7833Dedicated to youth aging out offoster care. Offers an 8 weekprogram that teaches life skills tohelp young people make thetransition to productive adulthoodSuccess by 61307 Massachusetts St.785-842-8719Home-based services, assistancewith family life management,parenting education, mental healthcounselingTiny-K Early Intervention1605 Davis Road785-330-2323Child development programs;physical, speech and occupationaltherapy; nutrition info; casemanagementUSD 497 Readiness Program1605 Davis Rd.785-832-5760Offers pre-k programs, specialeducation services, and a peermentor programApplications forrent/utilities assistance aremade by early childhoodpartners, not directly fromclients.Located in KennedyElementary School19
Tri ni t y I n-Home Care 2201 W. 25t h S t . S t e. Q 785-842-3159 Respi t e and at t endant care t o i ndi vi dual s wi t h di sabi l i t i es and ol der adul t s Vi si t i ng Nurses A ssoci at i on 200 Mai ne S t . 785-843-3738 P hysi ci an-ordered home vi si t s f or 3
