Resources for Women in Kansas

ABORTION RECOVERY AND MENTAL HEALTH

National Hotlines and Resources Abortion Healing:

844-289-HOPE (4673): Support After Abortion

888-456-HOPE (4673): Project Rachel Helpline, En Espanol: Esperanza Posaborto

1-877-HOPE-4-ME (467-3463): Rachel’s Vineyard

https://www.abortionchangesyou.com/

https://supportafterabortion.com/

Even This Way (sibling survivors of abortion support)

The Abortion Survivors Network (support for survivors of failed abortions, women and families impacted by failed abortions) (Kansas City-based)

State/Local Hotlines and Resources Abortion Healing:

Project Rachel & Project Joseph

913.621.2199 / projectrachelkc@archkck.org

https://www.infg.org/

Addiction, Behavioral and Mental Health (National):

1-800-273-8255: National Suicide Prevention Hotline OR TEXT 988 STARTING ON JULY 16, 2022

1-800-A-FAMILY (232-6459): Focus On the Family Help Center

800-931-223: National Eating Disorders Center Helpline

1-800-662-HELP (4357): SAMHSA’s National Helpline

SAMHSA Behavioral Health Treatment Locator (find treatment facilities for substance use/addiction and/or mental health)

Celebrate Recovery: A Christ-Centered 12-Step Program

SheRecovery: Virtual Meetings or women who need accountability & support with porn, sex, or love/relationship addiction (Kansas City-based)

Catholic Counselors

National Hotlines and Resources  Intimate Partner Violence, Rape, Assault or Sex Trafficking:

800-656-HOPE: Rape, Sexual Assault, Abuse, and Incest National Network (RAINN)

1-888-373-7888 (text HELP to  233733): National Human Trafficking Hotline (Live chat option)

1-800-799-7233: National Domestic Violence Hotline

ADOPTION RESOURCES

State/Local Adoption Support:

Catholic Charities, 913-433-2063 / adoption@catholiccharitiesks.org

LIGHT House (See also under maternity homes) 

Kansas Adoption Network – https://adoptionnetwork.com/

Adoption and Beyond – https://adoption-beyond.org/

Kansas Service Children’s League – https://www.kcsl.org/

Adoption Centre of Kansas – https://adoptionsfromtheheartland.com/

Adoption Option – https://www.adoptionoptionkc.com/

American Adoptions – 9101 West 110th St. Ste 200; Overland Park, KS 66210 – 913-383-9804 – https://www.americanadoptions.com/

Christian Family Services of the Midwest – 8249 West 95th St. Suite 107; Overland Park, KS 66212 – 913-383-3337 – https://adoptionsbycfs.com/

HEALTH AND WELL-BEING

National Hotlines and Resources Pregnancy:

Pregnancy Decision Line

877-558-0333 (24/7): Abortion Pill Reversal 

AAPLOG: Find a pro-life OBGYN

State/Local (Johnson & Wyandotte Counties only)

The Gabriel Project L: Helpline (9am-9pm) – 913-602-0306 director@gabrielprojectkc.com

PRENATAL DIAGNOSIS AND PRENATAL HOSPICE

National Resources:

Be Not Afraid  (Parent centered case management and peer support to parents carrying to term following a prenatal diagnosis)

Little Souls at Rest: provide immediate burial needs to mothers and families suffering a loss of a baby up to 20 weeks of pregnancy.

Local/State Resources:

Alexandra’s House – www.alexandrashouse.com

Alexandra’s House is a community based, peer support perinatal hospice program that provides active management and hope for families pregnant with or who have a baby with lethal anomalies and who is expected to die near or shortly after birth. “It is our distinct privilege to be any part of this special journey with you.”

Contact – 816.931.ALEX (2539)

CARE FOR CHILDREN

National Hotlines/Resources:

855-4AP-ARENT (855-427-2746): National Parent Helpline

National Safe Haven Alliance: Call or text 1-888-BABY for crisis support. Link to Kansas state law below.

Local/State Affordable Care for Children:

Angels of Grace Family Services – Affordable childcare in Wyandotte County; 913-233-2944

Kansas Department for Children and Families – http://www.dcf.ks.gov/

Kansas Hero Relief Program – http://ksherorelief.com/

MATERNITY HOMES

State/Local Maternity Homes

Kansas City, KS

Nativity House: 913-281-7722, kellyw@nativityhousekc.org
Office Address: 721 N 31st Street, Kansas City KS 66102

LIGHT House

Shiloh Home of Hope: 620-342-2244, fls.shiloh@hotmail.com
Office Address: 615 Congress Street, Emporia, KS 66801

Liberty, KS

St. Mary’s Home for Mothers

Wichita, KS

Bethlehem Maternity Home – 316-683-4663
Address: 731 S. Erie Street; Wichita, KS 67211

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, WORK, EDUCATION, AND HOUSING

National Hotlines/Resources:

 

LoveLine (providing support for single moms and women facing unplanned pregnancies who feel they have exhausted all opportunities for resources in their area)

211.org Call 211 for help. Connects you to expert, caring help.

Employment and Training Helpline 1-877-US2-JOBS (1-877-872-5627): 

 

Benefits.gov (Your path to Government benefits like food and nutrition, education and training, employment and career development, financial assistance, and more)

WhyHunger Hotline 1-800-5-HUNGRY

Standing With You https://www.standingwithyou.org/

State/Local Resources and Hotlines:

Kansas Legal Services 1-800-723-6953

 

Catholic Charities: 913-433-2063

Medical Care for Under or UnInsured:

Mercy & Truth:

913-621-0074,  kckclinic@mercyandtruth.com

721 N. 31st Street, Kansas City, KS 66102

11644 W 75th St. Suite #103, Shawnee, KS 66214

913-248-9965 / nurse@mercyandtruth.com 

You are not alone – help is available.