Faculty/Staff Wellness Resources

We encourage faculty and staff to check out campus resources first to see if they meet your needs.

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On-Campus/Off-Campus
Resource Description Wellness Categories On/Off Campus Contact
Accessible KU

KU's one-stop-shop for information and resources on equal access, accessibility, and disability on campus

Disability & Access On-campus
accessibility@ku.edu
785-864-4946
Ambler Student Recreation Center

Provides a variety of resources for wellness, physical fitness, team, and individual sports, group fitness classes, and personal training. Free to students. Requires membership for employees.

Physical Fitness/Recreation On-campus
recreation@ku.edu
785-864-3546
Ambler Student Recreation Center

Provides a variety of resources for wellness, physical fitness, team, and individual sports, group fitness classes, and personal training. Free to students. Requires membership for employees.

Physical Fitness/Recreation On-campus
recreation@ku.edu
785-864-3546
Asian and Asian-American Faculty and Staff Council

Serves to advance the professional growth, social support and full participation of Asians and Asian-Americans at KU.

BIPOC Resources On-campus
diversity@ku.edu
785-864-6705
Audio Reader

Provides accessible audio versions of newspapers, magazines, and books on the air, over the internet, by telephone, and via smartspeakers 24 hours a day free of charge to individuals who are blind, visually impaired, or print disabled, throughout Kansas and western Missouri.

Disability & Access On-campus
reader@ku.edu
785-864-4600
Audio Reader

Provides accessible audio versions of newspapers, magazines, and books on the air, over the internet, by telephone, and via smartspeakers 24 hours a day free of charge to individuals who are blind, visually impaired, or print disabled, throughout Kansas and western Missouri.

Disability & Access On-campus
reader@ku.edu
785-864-4600
Black Faculty Staff Council

Addresses issues of concern to faculty, staff and students. Provides opportunities to network with faculty, staff, students and alumni.

BIPOC Resources On-campus
diversity@ku.edu
785-864-6705
Campus Cupboard

Food pantry located on Level 4 of the Kansas Union for KU students, faculty, staff and affiliates.

Food Insecurity On-campus
studentsupport@ku.edu
785-864-7022
Campus Reflection Spaces

Available to people of all denominations for reflection, prayer, meditation. Some spaces are equipped for cleansing.

Spirituality On-campus
Danforth Chapel

A nondenominational quiet place for individual meditation and prayer. The Chapel can be reserved for weddings, student organization gatherings and other special occasions.

Spirituality On-campus
eventservices@ku.edu
785-864-2444
Douglas County Legal Aid Society

Offers no-cost legal assistance in matters before the Lawrence Municipal Court and Douglas County District Court. Legal Aid is staffed by KU Law students who are supervised by professors in the School of Law.

Legal On-campus
785-864-5564
Emergency Aid Network

A central location for information about KU campus, local, state and federal resources to help those who may be experiencing financial or personal hardship.

Food Insecurity, Homelessness, Housing On-campus
ean@ku.edu
785-864-4700
Emergency Aid Network

A central location for information about KU campus, local, state and federal resources to help those who may be experiencing financial or personal hardship.

Food Insecurity, Homelessness, Housing On-campus
ean@ku.edu
785-864-4700
Emergency Aid Network

A central location for information about KU campus, local, state and federal resources to help those who may be experiencing financial or personal hardship.

Food Insecurity, Homelessness, Housing On-campus
ean@ku.edu
785-864-4700
Employee Dependent Tuition Assistance

Covers KU tuition up to 12 credit hours per calendar year for degree-seeking student dependents of eligible KU employees.

Education/Learning, Financial, Parenting/Families/Caregiving On-campus
financialaid@ku.edu
785-864-4700
Employee Dependent Tuition Assistance

Covers KU tuition up to 12 credit hours per calendar year for degree-seeking student dependents of eligible KU employees.

Education/Learning, Financial, Parenting/Families/Caregiving On-campus
financialaid@ku.edu
785-864-4700
Employee Dependent Tuition Assistance

Covers KU tuition up to 12 credit hours per calendar year for degree-seeking student dependents of eligible KU employees.

Education/Learning, Financial, Parenting/Families/Caregiving On-campus
financialaid@ku.edu
785-864-4700
Employee Tuition Assistance

Provides eligible employees with assistance to cover tuition for up to 12 credit hours per calendar year.

Education/Learning, Financial On-campus
hrdept@ku.edu
785-864-4946
Employee Tuition Assistance

Provides eligible employees with assistance to cover tuition for up to 12 credit hours per calendar year.

Education/Learning, Financial On-campus
hrdept@ku.edu
785-864-4946
Employment Accommodations

Facilitates reasonable workplace accommodations for employees with disabilities, physical or mental illness.

Disability & Access, Employment On-campus
accessibility@ku.edu
785-864-4946
Employment Accommodations

Facilitates reasonable workplace accommodations for employees with disabilities, physical or mental illness.

Disability & Access, Employment On-campus
accessibility@ku.edu
785-864-4946
Faculty Staff Council for Disability Inclusion

Promotes, recommends and advocates for a climate of full inclusion across all aspects of life at KU and beyond.

Disability & Access On-campus
diversity@ku.edu
Hilltop Child Development Center

Provides nurturing and educationally rich childcare for kids aged 12 months through 5th grade.

Parenting/Families/Caregiving On-campus
hilltop@ku.edu
785-864-4840
International Faculty and Staff Council

Supports and encourages advocacy within the international community at KU. 

BIPOC Resources On-campus
diversity@ku.edu
785-864-6705
International Student Services

Provides comprehensive international and immigration support to KU's international community.

BIPOC Resources On-campus
iss@ku.edu
785-864-3617
IT Security Office

Provides technology support and protection for the KU community.

Safety/Security On-campus
itcsc@ku.edu
785-864-8080
KU Crime Stoppers

An anonymous telephone tip line where information about criminal activity is received and transferred to law enforcement.

Safety/Security On-campus
kupd@ku.edu
785-864-8888
KU Events Calendar

Calendar of campus events

Social Connection On-campus
KU Faculty and Staff Councils

Provide professional and personal support and growth opportunities to KU employees from a variety of racial and ethnic backgrounds and gender and sexual identities.

BIPOC Resources, Social Connection On-campus
diversity@ku.edu
KU Faculty and Staff Councils

Provide professional and personal support and growth opportunities to KU employees from a variety of racial and ethnic backgrounds and gender and sexual identities.

BIPOC Resources, Social Connection On-campus
diversity@ku.edu
KU HRM Professional Development

A variety of professional development opportunities for employees to improve their knowledge, self-awareness and effectiveness.

Education/Learning, Employment On-campus
hrdept@ku.edu
785-864-4946
KU HRM Professional Development

A variety of professional development opportunities for employees to improve their knowledge, self-awareness and effectiveness.

Education/Learning, Employment On-campus
hrdept@ku.edu
785-864-4946
KU Human Resource Management

KU's resource for employee benefits, pay and time off, mental health & wellbeing, recruitment and professional growth.

Education/Learning, Employment, Mental Health On-campus
hrdept@ku.edu
785-864-4946
KU Human Resource Management

KU's resource for employee benefits, pay and time off, mental health & wellbeing, recruitment and professional growth.

Education/Learning, Employment, Mental Health On-campus
hrdept@ku.edu
785-864-4946
KU Human Resource Management

KU's resource for employee benefits, pay and time off, mental health & wellbeing, recruitment and professional growth.

Education/Learning, Employment, Mental Health On-campus
hrdept@ku.edu
785-864-4946
KU Libraries

Transforms lives by inspiring the discovery and creation of knowledge for the university and our global community.

Education/Learning On-campus
785-864-8983
KU Name and Gender Marker Changes

Offers support navigating name and gender marker changes within the university system.

LGBTQIA+ On-campus
sgd@ku.edu
785-864-4256
KU Office of Civil Rights & Title IX

Receives and investigates reports of sexual misconduct and harassment and provides support for those impacted.

Sexual & Domestic Violence On-campus
civilrights@ku.edu
785-864-6414
KU Police Department

Promotes a safe and secure Jayhawk community. 

Safety/Security On-campus
kupd@ku.edu
785-864-5900
KU Psychological Clinic

Offers sliding scale therapy for students, faculty, staff provided by graduate-level psychology students, as well as psychiatric assessments.

Mental Health On-campus
psycl@ku.edu
785-864-4121
KU Psychological Clinic

Offers sliding scale therapy for students, faculty, staff provided by graduate-level psychology students, as well as psychiatric assessments.

Mental Health On-campus
psycl@ku.edu
785-864-4121
KU Psychological Clinic

Offers sliding scale therapy for students, faculty, staff provided by graduate-level psychology students, as well as psychiatric assessments.

Mental Health On-campus
psycl@ku.edu
785-864-4121
KU Psychological Clinic

Offers sliding scale therapy for students, faculty, staff provided by graduate-level psychology students, as well as psychiatric assessments.

Mental Health On-campus
psycl@ku.edu
785-864-4121
KU Psychological Clinic

Offers sliding scale therapy for students, faculty, staff provided by graduate-level psychology students, as well as psychiatric assessments.

Mental Health On-campus
psycl@ku.edu
785-864-4121
KU Psychological Clinic

Offers sliding scale therapy for students, faculty, staff provided by graduate-level psychology students, as well as psychiatric assessments.

Mental Health On-campus
psycl@ku.edu
785-864-4121
KU Psychological Clinic

Offers sliding scale therapy for students, faculty, staff provided by graduate-level psychology students, as well as psychiatric assessments.

Mental Health On-campus
psycl@ku.edu
785-864-4121
KU Psychological Clinic

Offers sliding scale therapy for students, faculty, staff provided by graduate-level psychology students, as well as psychiatric assessments.

Mental Health On-campus
psycl@ku.edu
785-864-4121
KU Psychological Clinic

Offers sliding scale therapy for students, faculty, staff provided by graduate-level psychology students, as well as psychiatric assessments.

Mental Health On-campus
psycl@ku.edu
785-864-4121
KU Psychological Clinic

Offers sliding scale therapy for students, faculty, staff provided by graduate-level psychology students, as well as psychiatric assessments.

Mental Health On-campus
psycl@ku.edu
785-864-4121
Latinx Faculty & Staff Council

Provides a forum for understanding the issues of concern to the Latinx academic community, and assists in recruiting and retaining Hispanic/Latinx students, faculty and staff.

BIPOC Resources On-campus
diversity@ku.edu
785-864-6705
Native Faculty & Staff Council

Promotes, supports, and advocates for all Native American Jayhawks at KU.

BIPOC Resources On-campus
diversity@ku.edu
785-864-6705
Ombuds Office

Provides confidential and impartial guidance and coaching to the KU community to empower individuals to navigate their situation and plan strategies to move forward.

Mental Health On-campus
ombuds@ku.edu
785-864-7261
Ombuds Office

Provides confidential and impartial guidance and coaching to the KU community to empower individuals to navigate their situation and plan strategies to move forward.

Mental Health On-campus
ombuds@ku.edu
785-864-7261
Ombuds Office

Provides confidential and impartial guidance and coaching to the KU community to empower individuals to navigate their situation and plan strategies to move forward.

Mental Health On-campus
ombuds@ku.edu
785-864-7261
Ombuds Office

Provides confidential and impartial guidance and coaching to the KU community to empower individuals to navigate their situation and plan strategies to move forward.

Mental Health On-campus
ombuds@ku.edu
785-864-7261
Positive Psychotherapy Clinic

Offers nine free sessions of online therapy for depression, anxiety and other life concerns. Therapy is provided by faculty and supervised students in the KU Counseling Psychology department.

Mental Health On-campus
bricole@ku.edu
Positive Psychotherapy Clinic

Offers nine free sessions of online therapy for depression, anxiety and other life concerns. Therapy is provided by faculty and supervised students in the KU Counseling Psychology department.

Mental Health On-campus
bricole@ku.edu
Positive Psychotherapy Clinic

Offers nine free sessions of online therapy for depression, anxiety and other life concerns. Therapy is provided by faculty and supervised students in the KU Counseling Psychology department.

Mental Health On-campus
bricole@ku.edu
Positive Psychotherapy Clinic

Offers nine free sessions of online therapy for depression, anxiety and other life concerns. Therapy is provided by faculty and supervised students in the KU Counseling Psychology department.

Mental Health On-campus
bricole@ku.edu
Positive Psychotherapy Clinic

Offers nine free sessions of online therapy for depression, anxiety and other life concerns. Therapy is provided by faculty and supervised students in the KU Counseling Psychology department.

Mental Health On-campus
bricole@ku.edu
Religious Observances Calendar

Helps departments and individuals hen planning academic deadlines, committee meetings, events or activities. 

Spirituality On-campus
Robinson Center

Free weights and workout room for KU employees as well as outdoor tennis courts and sand volleyball courts.

Physical Fitness/Recreation On-campus
hseinfo@ku.edu
785-864-5552
Rosalie Lanier Gray KU Staff Assistance Fund

Emergency financial assistance for KU staff members who are struggling due to a natural or personal disaster that has caused financial hardship.

Financial On-campus
hrdept@ku.edu
785-864-4946
Sexuality & Gender Diversity Faculty Staff Council

Supports programs and initiatives focused on growing a culturally rich campus through community building, advocacy, social justice and diversity education, leadership and the development of informed citizens.

LGBTQIA+ On-campus
sgdfsc@ku.edu
Student Support and Case Management

Provides support to connect KU students to help them address and overcome barriers in order to achieve their academic and life goals.

Mental Health On-campus
studentsupport@ku.edu
785-864-7022
Student Support and Case Management

Provides support to connect KU students to help them address and overcome barriers in order to achieve their academic and life goals.

Mental Health On-campus
studentsupport@ku.edu
785-864-7022
Student Union Activities (SUA)

Hosts free or low-cost events on the Lawrence campus for the KU community.

Social Connection On-campus
sua@ku.edu
785-864-7469
Support & Care Referral Team (SCRT)

Works with concerned KU community members to provide resources and support to students, faculty & staff who may be experiencing difficulty coping with their environment and/or life circumstances.  Anyone can submit a care referral.

Mental Health, Safety/Security, Substance Abuse & Addiction On-campus
studentaffairs@ku.edu
785-864-4060
Support & Care Referral Team (SCRT)

Works with concerned KU community members to provide resources and support to students, faculty & staff who may be experiencing difficulty coping with their environment and/or life circumstances.  Anyone can submit a care referral.

Mental Health, Safety/Security, Substance Abuse & Addiction On-campus
studentaffairs@ku.edu
785-864-4060
Support & Care Referral Team (SCRT)

Works with concerned KU community members to provide resources and support to students, faculty & staff who may be experiencing difficulty coping with their environment and/or life circumstances.  Anyone can submit a care referral.

Mental Health, Safety/Security, Substance Abuse & Addiction On-campus
studentaffairs@ku.edu
785-864-4060
Support & Care Referral Team (SCRT)

Works with concerned KU community members to provide resources and support to students, faculty & staff who may be experiencing difficulty coping with their environment and/or life circumstances.  Anyone can submit a care referral.

Mental Health, Safety/Security, Substance Abuse & Addiction On-campus
studentaffairs@ku.edu
785-864-4060
Support & Care Referral Team (SCRT)

Works with concerned KU community members to provide resources and support to students, faculty & staff who may be experiencing difficulty coping with their environment and/or life circumstances.  Anyone can submit a care referral.

Mental Health, Safety/Security, Substance Abuse & Addiction On-campus
studentaffairs@ku.edu
785-864-4060
Support & Care Referral Team (SCRT)

Works with concerned KU community members to provide resources and support to students, faculty & staff who may be experiencing difficulty coping with their environment and/or life circumstances.  Anyone can submit a care referral.

Mental Health, Safety/Security, Substance Abuse & Addiction On-campus
studentaffairs@ku.edu
785-864-4060
Support & Care Referral Team (SCRT)

Works with concerned KU community members to provide resources and support to students, faculty & staff who may be experiencing difficulty coping with their environment and/or life circumstances.  Anyone can submit a care referral.

Mental Health, Safety/Security, Substance Abuse & Addiction On-campus
studentaffairs@ku.edu
785-864-4060
Support & Care Referral Team (SCRT)

Works with concerned KU community members to provide resources and support to students, faculty & staff who may be experiencing difficulty coping with their environment and/or life circumstances.  Anyone can submit a care referral.

Mental Health, Safety/Security, Substance Abuse & Addiction On-campus
studentaffairs@ku.edu
785-864-4060
Support & Care Referral Team (SCRT)

Works with concerned KU community members to provide resources and support to students, faculty & staff who may be experiencing difficulty coping with their environment and/or life circumstances.  Anyone can submit a care referral.

Mental Health, Safety/Security, Substance Abuse & Addiction On-campus
studentaffairs@ku.edu
785-864-4060
Support & Care Referral Team (SCRT)

Works with concerned KU community members to provide resources and support to students, faculty & staff who may be experiencing difficulty coping with their environment and/or life circumstances.  Anyone can submit a care referral.

Mental Health, Safety/Security, Substance Abuse & Addiction On-campus
studentaffairs@ku.edu
785-864-4060
Support & Care Referral Team (SCRT)

Works with concerned KU community members to provide resources and support to students, faculty & staff who may be experiencing difficulty coping with their environment and/or life circumstances.  Anyone can submit a care referral.

Mental Health, Safety/Security, Substance Abuse & Addiction On-campus
studentaffairs@ku.edu
785-864-4060
Support & Care Referral Team (SCRT)

Works with concerned KU community members to provide resources and support to students, faculty & staff who may be experiencing difficulty coping with their environment and/or life circumstances.  Anyone can submit a care referral.

Mental Health, Safety/Security, Substance Abuse & Addiction On-campus
studentaffairs@ku.edu
785-864-4060
Support & Care Referral Team (SCRT)

Works with concerned KU community members to provide resources and support to students, faculty & staff who may be experiencing difficulty coping with their environment and/or life circumstances.  Anyone can submit a care referral.

Mental Health, Safety/Security, Substance Abuse & Addiction On-campus
studentaffairs@ku.edu
785-864-4060
Support & Care Referral Team (SCRT)

Works with concerned KU community members to provide resources and support to students, faculty & staff who may be experiencing difficulty coping with their environment and/or life circumstances.  Anyone can submit a care referral.

Mental Health, Safety/Security, Substance Abuse & Addiction On-campus
studentaffairs@ku.edu
785-864-4060
Support & Care Referral Team (SCRT)

Works with concerned KU community members to provide resources and support to students, faculty & staff who may be experiencing difficulty coping with their environment and/or life circumstances.  Anyone can submit a care referral.

Mental Health, Safety/Security, Substance Abuse & Addiction On-campus
studentaffairs@ku.edu
785-864-4060
Support & Care Referral Team (SCRT)

Works with concerned KU community members to provide resources and support to students, faculty & staff who may be experiencing difficulty coping with their environment and/or life circumstances.  Anyone can submit a care referral.

Mental Health, Safety/Security, Substance Abuse & Addiction On-campus
studentaffairs@ku.edu
785-864-4060
Support & Care Referral Team (SCRT)

Works with concerned KU community members to provide resources and support to students, faculty & staff who may be experiencing difficulty coping with their environment and/or life circumstances.  Anyone can submit a care referral.

Mental Health, Safety/Security, Substance Abuse & Addiction On-campus
studentaffairs@ku.edu
785-864-4060
Support & Care Referral Team (SCRT)

Works with concerned KU community members to provide resources and support to students, faculty & staff who may be experiencing difficulty coping with their environment and/or life circumstances.  Anyone can submit a care referral.

Mental Health, Safety/Security, Substance Abuse & Addiction On-campus
studentaffairs@ku.edu
785-864-4060
Support & Care Referral Team (SCRT)

Works with concerned KU community members to provide resources and support to students, faculty & staff who may be experiencing difficulty coping with their environment and/or life circumstances.  Anyone can submit a care referral.

Mental Health, Safety/Security, Substance Abuse & Addiction On-campus
studentaffairs@ku.edu
785-864-4060
Support & Care Referral Team (SCRT)

Works with concerned KU community members to provide resources and support to students, faculty & staff who may be experiencing difficulty coping with their environment and/or life circumstances.  Anyone can submit a care referral.

Mental Health, Safety/Security, Substance Abuse & Addiction On-campus
studentaffairs@ku.edu
785-864-4060
Support & Care Referral Team (SCRT)

Works with concerned KU community members to provide resources and support to students, faculty & staff who may be experiencing difficulty coping with their environment and/or life circumstances.  Anyone can submit a care referral.

Mental Health, Safety/Security, Substance Abuse & Addiction On-campus
studentaffairs@ku.edu
785-864-4060
The Center for Sexuality & Gender Diversity

Works to build a community and coalition of queer and trans students and employees through programs and events, educational trainings and presentations, and advocating for equitable and supportive policies and practices.

LGBTQIA+ On-campus
sgd@ku.edu
785-864-4256
Watkins Health Services

A six-week tobacco cessation program provided on campus for faculty and staff.

Substance Abuse & Addiction On-campus
pquinlan@ku.edu
785-864-9570
Watkins Health Services - Employees

A health clinic providing a variety of services that is separate from the student clinic is open to KU faculty and staff.

Healthcare On-campus
whs-services@ku.edu
785-864-9565
Women of Color Support Network

A supportive community for all KU staff and faculty to bridge the gap for social interaction, professional development and mentoring for Women of Color.

BIPOC Resources On-campus
diversity@ku.edu
785-864-6705
Adult Education Center, USD 497

Adult education and literacy services, English literacy program (ESL) and GED test preparation.

Education/Learning, Parenting/Families/Caregiving Off-campus
785-330-2133
Adult Education Center, USD 497

Adult education and literacy services, English literacy program (ESL) and GED test preparation.

Education/Learning, Parenting/Families/Caregiving Off-campus
785-330-2133
Aetna

Access Aetna of KS customer service and infomation, find in-network medical and mental health providers, and review other benefits

Healthcare Off-campus
866-851-0754
Aging in Place Program

Provides interior & exterior home repairs for income eligible seniors unable to make changes on their own

Financial, Housing, Senior Adults Off-campus
buildinghope@lawrencehabitat.org
785-832-0777
Aging in Place Program

Provides interior & exterior home repairs for income eligible seniors unable to make changes on their own

Financial, Housing, Senior Adults Off-campus
buildinghope@lawrencehabitat.org
785-832-0777
Aging in Place Program

Provides interior & exterior home repairs for income eligible seniors unable to make changes on their own

Financial, Housing, Senior Adults Off-campus
buildinghope@lawrencehabitat.org
785-832-0777
Aging in Place Program

Provides interior & exterior home repairs for income eligible seniors unable to make changes on their own

Financial, Housing, Senior Adults Off-campus
buildinghope@lawrencehabitat.org
785-832-0777
Aging in Place Program

Provides interior & exterior home repairs for income eligible seniors unable to make changes on their own

Financial, Housing, Senior Adults Off-campus
buildinghope@lawrencehabitat.org
785-832-0777
Aging in Place Program

Provides interior & exterior home repairs for income eligible seniors unable to make changes on their own

Financial, Housing, Senior Adults Off-campus
buildinghope@lawrencehabitat.org
785-832-0777
Aging in Place Program

Provides interior & exterior home repairs for income eligible seniors unable to make changes on their own

Financial, Housing, Senior Adults Off-campus
buildinghope@lawrencehabitat.org
785-832-0777
Aging in Place Program

Provides interior & exterior home repairs for income eligible seniors unable to make changes on their own

Financial, Housing, Senior Adults Off-campus
buildinghope@lawrencehabitat.org
785-832-0777
Aging in Place Program

Provides interior & exterior home repairs for income eligible seniors unable to make changes on their own

Financial, Housing, Senior Adults Off-campus
buildinghope@lawrencehabitat.org
785-832-0777
Aging in Place Program

Provides interior & exterior home repairs for income eligible seniors unable to make changes on their own

Financial, Housing, Senior Adults Off-campus
buildinghope@lawrencehabitat.org
785-832-0777
Aging in Place Program

Provides interior & exterior home repairs for income eligible seniors unable to make changes on their own

Financial, Housing, Senior Adults Off-campus
buildinghope@lawrencehabitat.org
785-832-0777
Aging in Place Program

Provides interior & exterior home repairs for income eligible seniors unable to make changes on their own

Financial, Housing, Senior Adults Off-campus
buildinghope@lawrencehabitat.org
785-832-0777
Alcoholics Anonymous

A 12-Step recovery support group for those dealing with an alcohol addiction.

Social Connection, Substance Abuse & Addiction Off-campus
785-842-0110
Alcoholics Anonymous

A 12-Step recovery support group for those dealing with an alcohol addiction.

Social Connection, Substance Abuse & Addiction Off-campus
785-842-0110
American Red Cross

Provides resources to individuals and families who have disaster-related needs, in addition to providing disaster education, first aid, home safety and other safety trainings.

Education/Learning, Financial, Safety/Security Off-campus
785-354-9238
American Red Cross

Provides resources to individuals and families who have disaster-related needs, in addition to providing disaster education, first aid, home safety and other safety trainings.

Education/Learning, Financial, Safety/Security Off-campus
785-354-9238
American Red Cross

Provides resources to individuals and families who have disaster-related needs, in addition to providing disaster education, first aid, home safety and other safety trainings.

Education/Learning, Financial, Safety/Security Off-campus
785-354-9238
AmeriCorps Program by United Way

AmeriCorps members put their passion into action by serving full time at a local community nonprofit for one year with pay, health insurance, and tuition reimbursement. 

Education/Learning, Employment Off-campus
contact@uwkawvalley.org
785-273-4804
AmeriCorps Program by United Way

AmeriCorps members put their passion into action by serving full time at a local community nonprofit for one year with pay, health insurance, and tuition reimbursement. 

Education/Learning, Employment Off-campus
contact@uwkawvalley.org
785-273-4804
ARC of Douglas Co

Promotes and protects human rights of people with intellectual/developmental disabilities, and actively supports full inclusion and participation in the community.

Disability & Access Off-campus
areinking@thearcdcks.org
785-749-0121
Ballard Center

Offers clothing, shoes, work attire, kitchenware, household items, food and diapers to anyone in need, as well as services to help maintain a stable environment for families experiencing difficulties.

Financial, Food Insecurity, Parenting/Families/Caregiving Off-campus
admin@ballardcenter.org
785-842-0729
Ballard Center

Offers clothing, shoes, work attire, kitchenware, household items, food and diapers to anyone in need, as well as services to help maintain a stable environment for families experiencing difficulties.

Financial, Food Insecurity, Parenting/Families/Caregiving Off-campus
admin@ballardcenter.org
785-842-0729
Ballard Center

Offers clothing, shoes, work attire, kitchenware, household items, food and diapers to anyone in need, as well as services to help maintain a stable environment for families experiencing difficulties.

Financial, Food Insecurity, Parenting/Families/Caregiving Off-campus
admin@ballardcenter.org
785-842-0729
Ballard Center - Early Childhood Education

Offers affordable high-quality early childhood education, as well as other services to help families when they experience difficulties.

Parenting/Families/Caregiving Off-campus
sissy@ballardcenter.org
785-842-0729
Bert Nash Community Mental Health Center

Provides mental health and substance use services, including in-person and online individual and group therapy, case management, medication services and other services.

Mental Health Off-campus
talktobert@bertnash.org
785-843-9192
Bert Nash Community Mental Health Center

Provides mental health and substance use services, including in-person and online individual and group therapy, case management, medication services and other services.

Mental Health Off-campus
talktobert@bertnash.org
785-843-9192
Bert Nash Community Mental Health Center

Provides mental health and substance use services, including in-person and online individual and group therapy, case management, medication services and other services.

Mental Health Off-campus
talktobert@bertnash.org
785-843-9192
Bert Nash Community Mental Health Center

Provides mental health and substance use services, including in-person and online individual and group therapy, case management, medication services and other services.

Mental Health Off-campus
talktobert@bertnash.org
785-843-9192
Bert Nash Community Mental Health Center

Provides mental health and substance use services, including in-person and online individual and group therapy, case management, medication services and other services.

Mental Health Off-campus
talktobert@bertnash.org
785-843-9192
Bert Nash Community Mental Health Center

Provides mental health and substance use services, including in-person and online individual and group therapy, case management, medication services and other services.

Mental Health Off-campus
talktobert@bertnash.org
785-843-9192
Bert Nash Community Mental Health Center

Provides mental health and substance use services, including in-person and online individual and group therapy, case management, medication services and other services.

Mental Health Off-campus
talktobert@bertnash.org
785-843-9192
Bert Nash Housing Services

Provide services in support of affordable housing and to help people experiencing homelessness obtain their desired level of independence. 

Homelessness, Housing Off-campus
talktobert@bertnash.org
785-843-9192 ext. 3
Bert Nash Housing Services

Provide services in support of affordable housing and to help people experiencing homelessness obtain their desired level of independence. 

Homelessness, Housing Off-campus
talktobert@bertnash.org
785-843-9192 ext. 3
Big Brother Big Sisters

Matches caring adult mentors with youth who are facing adversity to help them gain confidence, improve academically and change their lives.

Parenting/Families/Caregiving, Social Connection Off-campus
info@kansasbigs.org
785-843-7359
Big Brother Big Sisters

Matches caring adult mentors with youth who are facing adversity to help them gain confidence, improve academically and change their lives.

Parenting/Families/Caregiving, Social Connection Off-campus
info@kansasbigs.org
785-843-7359
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas

Access BCBS of KS customer service and information, find in-network medical and mental health providers, and review other benefits.

Healthcare Off-campus
800-432-3990
Boys & Girls Club

Early morning and after-school programs and other services and programming for children and teens.

Parenting/Families/Caregiving Off-campus
785-841-5672
Brainfood Book Program by United Way

Partners with the Harvesters "BackSnack" program to provide a book each Friday to students receiving a weekend food backpack.

Education/Learning, Food Insecurity, Parenting/Families/Caregiving Off-campus
contact@uwkawvalley.org
785-273-4804
Brainfood Book Program by United Way

Partners with the Harvesters "BackSnack" program to provide a book each Friday to students receiving a weekend food backpack.

Education/Learning, Food Insecurity, Parenting/Families/Caregiving Off-campus
contact@uwkawvalley.org
785-273-4804
Brainfood Book Program by United Way

Partners with the Harvesters "BackSnack" program to provide a book each Friday to students receiving a weekend food backpack.

Education/Learning, Food Insecurity, Parenting/Families/Caregiving Off-campus
contact@uwkawvalley.org
785-273-4804
Catholic Charities KC, Financial Education

Designed to help break the cycle of debt, a team of professionals work with individuals and families to help them reach financial self-sufficiency.

Education/Learning, Financial Off-campus
913-433-2100
Catholic Charities KC, Financial Education

Designed to help break the cycle of debt, a team of professionals work with individuals and families to help them reach financial self-sufficiency.

Education/Learning, Financial Off-campus
913-433-2100
Catholic Charities KC, Kids Summer Food Program

Free summer meals for kids and teens. No registration or application required.

Food Insecurity, Parenting/Families/Caregiving Off-campus
913-433-2100
Catholic Charities KC, Kids Summer Food Program

Free summer meals for kids and teens. No registration or application required.

Food Insecurity, Parenting/Families/Caregiving Off-campus
913-433-2100
Catholic Charities KC, Refugee Learning Center

A place where newly arrived refugees can learn critical skills to assist them on their path to self-sufficiency.

Education/Learning, Employment Off-campus
913-433-2100
Catholic Charities KC, Refugee Learning Center

A place where newly arrived refugees can learn critical skills to assist them on their path to self-sufficiency.

Education/Learning, Employment Off-campus
913-433-2100
Center for Supportive Services

Provides pragmatic behavioral services for children, youth and families, specializing in prevention and treatment of challenging behavior common to children and teens.

Parenting/Families/Caregiving Off-campus
info@supportivecommunities.org
847-636-2778
Centro Hispano Resource Center

Builds the community's capacity to meet health, educational and social service needs of Latino families while cultivating cultural understanding and honoring traditions.

BIPOC Resources, Education/Learning, Mental Health, Parenting/Families/Caregiving Off-campus
centrohispano.lydia@gmail.com
785-843-2039
Centro Hispano Resource Center

Builds the community's capacity to meet health, educational and social service needs of Latino families while cultivating cultural understanding and honoring traditions.

BIPOC Resources, Education/Learning, Mental Health, Parenting/Families/Caregiving Off-campus
centrohispano.lydia@gmail.com
785-843-2039
Centro Hispano Resource Center

Builds the community's capacity to meet health, educational and social service needs of Latino families while cultivating cultural understanding and honoring traditions.

BIPOC Resources, Education/Learning, Mental Health, Parenting/Families/Caregiving Off-campus
centrohispano.lydia@gmail.com
785-843-2039
Centro Hispano Resource Center

Builds the community's capacity to meet health, educational and social service needs of Latino families while cultivating cultural understanding and honoring traditions.

BIPOC Resources, Education/Learning, Mental Health, Parenting/Families/Caregiving Off-campus
centrohispano.lydia@gmail.com
785-843-2039
Centro Hispano Resource Center

Builds the community's capacity to meet health, educational and social service needs of Latino families while cultivating cultural understanding and honoring traditions.

BIPOC Resources, Education/Learning, Mental Health, Parenting/Families/Caregiving Off-campus
centrohispano.lydia@gmail.com
785-843-2039
Centro Hispano Resource Center

Builds the community's capacity to meet health, educational and social service needs of Latino families while cultivating cultural understanding and honoring traditions.

BIPOC Resources, Education/Learning, Mental Health, Parenting/Families/Caregiving Off-campus
centrohispano.lydia@gmail.com
785-843-2039
Centro Hispano Resource Center

Builds the community's capacity to meet health, educational and social service needs of Latino families while cultivating cultural understanding and honoring traditions.

BIPOC Resources, Education/Learning, Mental Health, Parenting/Families/Caregiving Off-campus
centrohispano.lydia@gmail.com
785-843-2039
Centro Hispano Resource Center

Builds the community's capacity to meet health, educational and social service needs of Latino families while cultivating cultural understanding and honoring traditions.

BIPOC Resources, Education/Learning, Mental Health, Parenting/Families/Caregiving Off-campus
centrohispano.lydia@gmail.com
785-843-2039
Childcare Aware of Eastern Kansas

Provides free support to assist families with solutions to their child care needs and connect families with helpful information and resources.

Parenting/Families/Caregiving Off-campus
info@east.ks.childcareaware.org
785-357-5171
Cindy Murray Family Birthing Center at LMH

A comprehensive maternity care unit with extensive birthing and parenting support programs.

Healthcare, Parenting/Families/Caregiving Off-campus
785-505-6390
Cindy Murray Family Birthing Center at LMH

A comprehensive maternity care unit with extensive birthing and parenting support programs.

Healthcare, Parenting/Families/Caregiving Off-campus
785-505-6390
City of Lawrence Human Relations Department

Information about job opportunities and benefits with the city of Lawrence

Employment, Legal Off-campus
785-832-3203
City of Lawrence Human Relations Department

Information about job opportunities and benefits with the city of Lawrence

Employment, Legal Off-campus
785-832-3203
Color Collective Kansas City

Connects people in the greater KC area with counselors, social workers, marriage and family therapists, and psychologists of color.

Mental Health Off-campus
Cottonwood Incorporated

Provides a comprehensive array of support for people with disabilities, including residential, employment and case management services.

Disability & Access, Employment Off-campus
785-842-0550
Cottonwood Incorporated

Provides a comprehensive array of support for people with disabilities, including residential, employment and case management services.

Disability & Access, Employment Off-campus
785-842-0550
Cottonwood Incorporated

Provides services and supports to adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities through an array of living environments and jobs programs.

Disability & Access, Housing Off-campus
785-842-0550
Cottonwood Incorporated

Provides services and supports to adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities through an array of living environments and jobs programs.

Disability & Access, Housing Off-campus
785-842-0550
DARE Center

Offers a daily refuge and basic services to individuals experiencing homelessness.

Homelessness Off-campus
Darecenter214@gmail.com
785-856-0698
DARE Center

Offers a daily refuge and basic services to individuals experiencing homelessness.

Homelessness Off-campus
Darecenter214@gmail.com
785-856-0698
DCCCA

Provides a full continuum of addiction treatment programs, from outpatient counseling to residential treatment, along with educational outreach and prevention.

Substance Abuse & Addiction Off-campus
info@dccca.org
785-841-4138
Double Up Food Bucks

SNAP recipients can double their SNAP assistance value by using their EBT care to purchase fruits and vegetables at participating grocery stores and farmer's markets.

Financial, Food Insecurity Off-campus
816-701-8286
Double Up Food Bucks

SNAP recipients can double their SNAP assistance value by using their EBT care to purchase fruits and vegetables at participating grocery stores and farmer's markets.

Financial, Food Insecurity Off-campus
816-701-8286
Douglas County District Attorney

Use holistic approaches for vulnerable populations entering the criminal justice system and are committed to the fair and equitable administration of justice for victims and defendants.

Legal, Safety/Security Off-campus
districtattorney@douglascountyks.org
785-841-0211
Douglas County District Attorney

Use holistic approaches for vulnerable populations entering the criminal justice system and are committed to the fair and equitable administration of justice for victims and defendants.

Legal, Safety/Security Off-campus
districtattorney@douglascountyks.org
785-841-0211
Douglas County District Court

State District Court for Douglas County, Kansas.

Legal Off-campus
785-832-5256
Douglas County Sheriffs Office

Promotes a safe and secure community through civil processes, patrol, investigations, training, and public information.

Safety/Security Off-campus
785-841-0007
Doulas of Douglas Co.

Provides holistic support to birthing bodies, including childbirth education, doula support, breastfeeding support, placenta services and infant-toddler childcare

Parenting/Families/Caregiving Off-campus
doula@dcsb6.org
785-760-3924
Early Childhood PreK Program

A free early childhood educational experience for qualifying children who may not otherwise have the opportunity to attend preschool.

Parenting/Families/Caregiving Off-campus
785-832-5760
East Central Kansas Economic Opportunity Corporation, ECKAN

Provides help with housing, Head Start program, food, and essential needs to help uplift individuals and families out of poverty.

Financial, Food Insecurity, Housing Off-campus
785-242-7450
East Central Kansas Economic Opportunity Corporation, ECKAN

Provides help with housing, Head Start program, food, and essential needs to help uplift individuals and families out of poverty.

Financial, Food Insecurity, Housing Off-campus
785-242-7450
East Central Kansas Economic Opportunity Corporation, ECKAN

Provides help with housing, Head Start program, food, and essential needs to help uplift individuals and families out of poverty.

Financial, Food Insecurity, Housing Off-campus
785-242-7450
ECKAN Headstart

Provides early childhood education from birth to age five for low-income families.

Parenting/Families/Caregiving Off-campus
785-842-2515
ECKAN Weatherization Program

Free, energy-efficient home weatherization services to low-income individuals.

Financial, Housing Off-campus
785-242-7450
ECKAN Weatherization Program

Free, energy-efficient home weatherization services to low-income individuals.

Financial, Housing Off-campus
785-242-7450
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Offers free and confidential in-person or online mental health counseling sessions, legal & financial guidance, work-life balance resources, and webinars for benefits-eligible KU employees and their household.

Financial, Legal, Mental Health Off-campus
888-275-1205
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Offers free and confidential in-person or online mental health counseling sessions, legal & financial guidance, work-life balance resources, and webinars for benefits-eligible KU employees and their household.

Financial, Legal, Mental Health Off-campus
888-275-1205
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Offers free and confidential in-person or online mental health counseling sessions, legal & financial guidance, work-life balance resources, and webinars for benefits-eligible KU employees and their household.

Financial, Legal, Mental Health Off-campus
888-275-1205
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Offers free and confidential in-person or online mental health counseling sessions, legal & financial guidance, work-life balance resources, and webinars for benefits-eligible KU employees and their household.

Financial, Legal, Mental Health Off-campus
888-275-1205
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Offers free and confidential in-person or online mental health counseling sessions, legal & financial guidance, work-life balance resources, and webinars for benefits-eligible KU employees and their household.

Financial, Legal, Mental Health Off-campus
888-275-1205
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Offers free and confidential in-person or online mental health counseling sessions, legal & financial guidance, work-life balance resources, and webinars for benefits-eligible KU employees and their household.

Financial, Legal, Mental Health Off-campus
888-275-1205
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Offers free and confidential in-person or online mental health counseling sessions, legal & financial guidance, work-life balance resources, and webinars for benefits-eligible KU employees and their household.

Financial, Legal, Mental Health Off-campus
888-275-1205
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Offers free and confidential in-person or online mental health counseling sessions, legal & financial guidance, work-life balance resources, and webinars for benefits-eligible KU employees and their household.

Financial, Legal, Mental Health Off-campus
888-275-1205
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Offers free and confidential in-person or online mental health counseling sessions, legal & financial guidance, work-life balance resources, and webinars for benefits-eligible KU employees and their household.

Financial, Legal, Mental Health Off-campus
888-275-1205
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Offers free and confidential in-person or online mental health counseling sessions, legal & financial guidance, work-life balance resources, and webinars for benefits-eligible KU employees and their household.

Financial, Legal, Mental Health Off-campus
888-275-1205
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Offers free and confidential in-person or online mental health counseling sessions, legal & financial guidance, work-life balance resources, and webinars for benefits-eligible KU employees and their household.

Financial, Legal, Mental Health Off-campus
888-275-1205
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Offers free and confidential in-person or online mental health counseling sessions, legal & financial guidance, work-life balance resources, and webinars for benefits-eligible KU employees and their household.

Financial, Legal, Mental Health Off-campus
888-275-1205
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Offers free and confidential in-person or online mental health counseling sessions, legal & financial guidance, work-life balance resources, and webinars for benefits-eligible KU employees and their household.

Financial, Legal, Mental Health Off-campus
888-275-1205
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Offers free and confidential in-person or online mental health counseling sessions, legal & financial guidance, work-life balance resources, and webinars for benefits-eligible KU employees and their household.

Financial, Legal, Mental Health Off-campus
888-275-1205
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Offers free and confidential in-person or online mental health counseling sessions, legal & financial guidance, work-life balance resources, and webinars for benefits-eligible KU employees and their household.

Financial, Legal, Mental Health Off-campus
888-275-1205
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Offers free and confidential in-person or online mental health counseling sessions, legal & financial guidance, work-life balance resources, and webinars for benefits-eligible KU employees and their household.

Financial, Legal, Mental Health Off-campus
888-275-1205
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Offers free and confidential in-person or online mental health counseling sessions, legal & financial guidance, work-life balance resources, and webinars for benefits-eligible KU employees and their household.

Financial, Legal, Mental Health Off-campus
888-275-1205
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Offers free and confidential in-person or online mental health counseling sessions, legal & financial guidance, work-life balance resources, and webinars for benefits-eligible KU employees and their household.

Financial, Legal, Mental Health Off-campus
888-275-1205
Family Promise of Lawrence

Empowers families in a housing crisis to achieve stabilization through community connections and related programs.

Homelessness Off-campus
785-764-9506
Food Not Bombs

Free vegetarian meals outside the Lawrence Public Library on Mondays at 5:30 pm.

Food Insecurity Off-campus
fnblawrenceks@gmail.com
Food Pantry - First Baptist Church

Free food pantry accessible twice a month per household.

Financial, Food Insecurity Off-campus
785-843-2200
Food Pantry - First Baptist Church

Free food pantry accessible twice a month per household.

Financial, Food Insecurity Off-campus
785-843-2200
Food Pantry - Trinity Episcopal

Provides free food for people in Douglas County who are food insecure.

Food Insecurity Off-campus
info@trinitylawrence.org
Free Market at Edgewood Homes

Fresh garden produce, sustainably grown by youths, is offered at no cost to anyone needing access to fresh produce and bread. 

Food Insecurity Off-campus
Gender Affirming Care Clinic in Kansas City

Gender-affirming care and services to alleviate gender dysphoria or strong sense of dissatisfaction or unease.

Healthcare, LGBTQIA+ Off-campus
913-588-1227
Gender Affirming Care Clinic in Kansas City

Gender-affirming care and services to alleviate gender dysphoria or strong sense of dissatisfaction or unease.

Healthcare, LGBTQIA+ Off-campus
913-588-1227
Global Drug Survey

Provides public health reports and produces a range of drug education materials with the goal to make people more aware of usage trends and drug/alcohol safety.

Substance Abuse & Addiction Off-campus
info@globaldrugsurvey.com
Goodwill

Nonprofit thrift store chain with pre-owned clothing, housewares, and more.

Financial Off-campus
785-331-3908
Habitat for Humanity

Provides simple, decent, affordable housing for low-to-moderate income families in Douglas and Jefferson Counties.

Financial, Housing Off-campus
buildinghope@lawrencehabitat.org
785-832-0777
Habitat for Humanity

Provides simple, decent, affordable housing for low-to-moderate income families in Douglas and Jefferson Counties.

Financial, Housing Off-campus
buildinghope@lawrencehabitat.org
785-832-0777
Habitat for Humanity Re-Store

Part home improvement store, part home goods store, part resale store, the Re-Store has a wide selection of affordable used items.

Housing Off-campus
cass@lawrencehabitat.org
785-856-6920
Harversters Mobile Food Pantry

A regional food bank providing equitable access to nutritious food and and working to address the root causes and impact of hunger.

Food Insecurity Off-campus
785-861-7700
Harvesters BackSnack

The BackSnack program provides a weekly backpack filled with nutritious, child-friendly food for schoolchildren at elementary and some middle schools to take home over the weekend.

Financial, Food Insecurity, Parenting/Families/Caregiving Off-campus
785-861-7700
Harvesters BackSnack

The BackSnack program provides a weekly backpack filled with nutritious, child-friendly food for schoolchildren at elementary and some middle schools to take home over the weekend.

Financial, Food Insecurity, Parenting/Families/Caregiving Off-campus
785-861-7700
Harvesters BackSnack

The BackSnack program provides a weekly backpack filled with nutritious, child-friendly food for schoolchildren at elementary and some middle schools to take home over the weekend.

Financial, Food Insecurity, Parenting/Families/Caregiving Off-campus
785-861-7700
Harvesters SNAP Helpline

Provides SNAP (Food Stamps) eligibility and application hotline assistance to make the process easier.

Financial, Food Insecurity Off-campus
877-653-9522
Harvesters SNAP Helpline

Provides SNAP (Food Stamps) eligibility and application hotline assistance to make the process easier.

Financial, Food Insecurity Off-campus
877-653-9522
Haskell Health Center

Comprehensive low-cost health services for the indigenous community located on the Haskell Indian Nations University campus

BIPOC Resources, Healthcare Off-campus
785-843-3750
Haskell Health Center

Comprehensive low-cost health services for the indigenous community located on the Haskell Indian Nations University campus

BIPOC Resources, Healthcare Off-campus
785-843-3750
HealthQuest Health Center in Topeka

Provides a wide array of free preventive to low-cost urgent care, lab work, and mental & behavioral health services to benefits-eligible KU employees, spouses and dependent children.

Healthcare, Mental Health Off-campus
785-783-4080
HealthQuest Health Center in Topeka

Provides a wide array of free preventive to low-cost urgent care, lab work, and mental & behavioral health services to benefits-eligible KU employees, spouses and dependent children.

Healthcare, Mental Health Off-campus
785-783-4080
HealthQuest Health Center in Topeka

Provides a wide array of free preventive to low-cost urgent care, lab work, and mental & behavioral health services to benefits-eligible KU employees, spouses and dependent children.

Healthcare, Mental Health Off-campus
785-783-4080
HealthQuest Health Center in Topeka

Provides a wide array of free preventive to low-cost urgent care, lab work, and mental & behavioral health services to benefits-eligible KU employees, spouses and dependent children.

Healthcare, Mental Health Off-campus
785-783-4080
Healthy Families Douglas Co.

Offers free guidance and support for expecting and new parents with opportunities to connect with other parents.

Parenting/Families/Caregiving Off-campus
info@ldchealth.org
785-843-3060
Healthy Families Douglas Co.

Offers free guidance and support for expecting and new parents with opportunities to connect with other parents.

Parenting/Families/Caregiving Off-campus
info@ldchealth.org
785-843-3060
Healthy Families Douglas Co.

Offers free guidance and support for expecting and new parents with opportunities to connect with other parents.

Parenting/Families/Caregiving Off-campus
info@ldchealth.org
785-843-3060
Healthy Kansas Kids

Free KanCare enrollment and renewal support for children and parents/caregivers of children.

Parenting/Families/Caregiving Off-campus
dromero@gracemed.org
833-309-0121
Hearthstone

A non-profit residential facility dedicated to helping adult men who are serious about recovering from alcohol and/or drug addiction.

Substance Abuse & Addiction Off-campus
785-749-5409
Heartland Community Health Center

Provides integrated, comprehensive medical and behavioral health care to all who need it regardless of insurance status.

Financial, Healthcare Off-campus
785-841-7297
Heartland Community Health Center

Provides integrated, comprehensive medical and behavioral health care to all who need it regardless of insurance status.

Financial, Healthcare Off-campus
785-841-7297
Housing and Credit Counseling Inc. (HCCI)

Offers free housing and financial counseling, including tenant and landlord rights and responsibilities, affordable housing information, and financial literacy education.

Financial, Housing Off-campus
785-234-0217
Housing and Credit Counseling Inc. (HCCI)

Offers free housing and financial counseling, including tenant and landlord rights and responsibilities, affordable housing information, and financial literacy education.

Financial, Housing Off-campus
785-234-0217
Housing Stabilization Collaborative of Douglas County

Supports community members in accessing and affording sustainable housing through a variety of programs and partnerships.

Financial, Housing Off-campus
hsc@douglascountyks.org
785-424-5266
Housing Stabilization Collaborative of Douglas County

Supports community members in accessing and affording sustainable housing through a variety of programs and partnerships.

Financial, Housing Off-campus
hsc@douglascountyks.org
785-424-5266
Housing Stabilization Collaborative of Douglas County

Supports community members in accessing and affording sustainable housing through a variety of programs and partnerships.

Financial, Housing Off-campus
hsc@douglascountyks.org
785-424-5266
Housing Stabilization Collaborative of Douglas County

Supports community members in accessing and affording sustainable housing through a variety of programs and partnerships.

Financial, Housing Off-campus
hsc@douglascountyks.org
785-424-5266
Housing Stabilization Collaborative of Douglas County

Supports community members in accessing and affording sustainable housing through a variety of programs and partnerships.

Financial, Housing Off-campus
hsc@douglascountyks.org
785-424-5266
Housing Stabilization Collaborative of Douglas County

Supports community members in accessing and affording sustainable housing through a variety of programs and partnerships.

Financial, Housing Off-campus
hsc@douglascountyks.org
785-424-5266
Housing Stabilization Collaborative of Douglas County

Supports community members in accessing and affording sustainable housing through a variety of programs and partnerships.

Financial, Housing Off-campus
hsc@douglascountyks.org
785-424-5266
Housing Stabilization Collaborative of Douglas County

Supports community members in accessing and affording sustainable housing through a variety of programs and partnerships.

Financial, Housing Off-campus
hsc@douglascountyks.org
785-424-5266
Imagination Library by United Way

Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library provides children with up to 60 free high-quality, age-appropriate books.

Education/Learning, Parenting/Families/Caregiving Off-campus
contact@uwkawvalley.org
785-273-4804
Imagination Library by United Way

Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library provides children with up to 60 free high-quality, age-appropriate books.

Education/Learning, Parenting/Families/Caregiving Off-campus
contact@uwkawvalley.org
785-273-4804
Independence Inc's ADA Computer lab

Full accessible computer lab for public use, open 8:30-4:45 M-F

Disability & Access Off-campus
785-841-0333
Independence, Inc.

Works to maximize the independence of people with disabilities through advocacy, peer support, training, transportation and community education.

Disability & Access, Education/Learning, Senior Adults, Transportation Off-campus
785-841-0333
Independence, Inc.

Works to maximize the independence of people with disabilities through advocacy, peer support, training, transportation and community education.

Disability & Access, Education/Learning, Senior Adults, Transportation Off-campus
785-841-0333
Independence, Inc.

Works to maximize the independence of people with disabilities through advocacy, peer support, training, transportation and community education.

Disability & Access, Education/Learning, Senior Adults, Transportation Off-campus
785-841-0333
Independence, Inc.

Works to maximize the independence of people with disabilities through advocacy, peer support, training, transportation and community education.

Disability & Access, Education/Learning, Senior Adults, Transportation Off-campus
785-841-0333
Indigenous Community Center

Services, tools and resources geared toward individual, family, and community growth in the areas of education, financial literacy and entrepreneurship for the Indigenous community.

Education/Learning, Financial Off-campus
Indigenous Community Center

Services, tools and resources geared toward individual, family, and community growth in the areas of education, financial literacy and entrepreneurship for the Indigenous community.

Education/Learning, Financial Off-campus
Jayhawk Area Agency on Aging

Offers health insurance counseling, nutrition, physical fitness, in-home services, housing navigation, caregiver support, respite services and case management.

Senior Adults Off-campus
info@jhawkaaa.org
785-832-0754
Jubilee Café

Free community breakfast in a sit-down, restaurant-style format: Tues & Fri, 7-8am.

Food Insecurity Off-campus
jubilee@fumclawrence.org
785-841-7500
Just Food

A shopping-style food pantry accessible to any household in need once a week. A mobile pantry stops in Lecompton, Baldwin and Eudora.

Financial, Food Insecurity Off-campus
info@justfoodks.org
785-856-7030
Just Food

A shopping-style food pantry accessible to any household in need once a week. A mobile pantry stops in Lecompton, Baldwin and Eudora.

Financial, Food Insecurity Off-campus
info@justfoodks.org
785-856-7030
K-10 Connector

Provides bus service from two Lawrence locations to JCCC and KU's Edwards Campus in Overland Park.

Transportation Off-campus
816-221-0660
KanCare - Medicaid

Federally subsidized whole-person, integrated medical and behavioral health care for qualifying Kansans.

Financial, Healthcare Off-campus
800-792-4884
KanCare - Medicaid

Federally subsidized whole-person, integrated medical and behavioral health care for qualifying Kansans.

Financial, Healthcare Off-campus
800-792-4884
Kansas Department for Children & Families

Provides a variety of critical government resources to assist​ with childcare and child support, employment education and training, food and cash assistance, support for youth who have experienced foster care, and more.

Disability & Access, Employment, Financial, Physical Fitness/Recreation, Senior Adults Off-campus
785-832-3700
Kansas Department for Children & Families

Provides a variety of critical government resources to assist​ with childcare and child support, employment education and training, food and cash assistance, support for youth who have experienced foster care, and more.

Disability & Access, Employment, Financial, Physical Fitness/Recreation, Senior Adults Off-campus
785-832-3700
Kansas Department for Children & Families

Provides a variety of critical government resources to assist​ with childcare and child support, employment education and training, food and cash assistance, support for youth who have experienced foster care, and more.

Disability & Access, Employment, Financial, Physical Fitness/Recreation, Senior Adults Off-campus
785-832-3700
Kansas Department for Children & Families

Provides a variety of critical government resources to assist​ with childcare and child support, employment education and training, food and cash assistance, support for youth who have experienced foster care, and more.

Disability & Access, Employment, Financial, Physical Fitness/Recreation, Senior Adults Off-campus
785-832-3700
Kansas Department for Children & Families

Provides a variety of critical government resources to assist​ with childcare and child support, employment education and training, food and cash assistance, support for youth who have experienced foster care, and more.

Disability & Access, Employment, Financial, Physical Fitness/Recreation, Senior Adults Off-campus
785-832-3700
Kansas Department for Children & Families

Provides a variety of critical government resources to assist​ with childcare and child support, employment education and training, food and cash assistance, support for youth who have experienced foster care, and more.

Disability & Access, Employment, Financial, Physical Fitness/Recreation, Senior Adults Off-campus
785-832-3700
Kansas Department for Children & Families

Provides a variety of critical government resources to assist​ with childcare and child support, employment education and training, food and cash assistance, support for youth who have experienced foster care, and more.

Disability & Access, Employment, Financial, Physical Fitness/Recreation, Senior Adults Off-campus
785-832-3700
Kansas Department for Children & Families

Provides a variety of critical government resources to assist​ with childcare and child support, employment education and training, food and cash assistance, support for youth who have experienced foster care, and more.

Disability & Access, Employment, Financial, Physical Fitness/Recreation, Senior Adults Off-campus
785-832-3700
Kansas Department for Children & Families

Provides a variety of critical government resources to assist​ with childcare and child support, employment education and training, food and cash assistance, support for youth who have experienced foster care, and more.

Disability & Access, Employment, Financial, Physical Fitness/Recreation, Senior Adults Off-campus
785-832-3700
Kansas Department for Children & Families

Provides a variety of critical government resources to assist​ with childcare and child support, employment education and training, food and cash assistance, support for youth who have experienced foster care, and more.

Disability & Access, Employment, Financial, Physical Fitness/Recreation, Senior Adults Off-campus
785-832-3700
Kansas Department for Children & Families

Provides a variety of critical government resources to assist​ with childcare and child support, employment education and training, food and cash assistance, support for youth who have experienced foster care, and more.

Disability & Access, Employment, Financial, Physical Fitness/Recreation, Senior Adults Off-campus
785-832-3700
Kansas Department for Children & Families

Provides a variety of critical government resources to assist​ with childcare and child support, employment education and training, food and cash assistance, support for youth who have experienced foster care, and more.

Disability & Access, Employment, Financial, Physical Fitness/Recreation, Senior Adults Off-campus
785-832-3700
Kansas Department for Children & Families

Provides a variety of critical government resources to assist​ with childcare and child support, employment education and training, food and cash assistance, support for youth who have experienced foster care, and more.

Disability & Access, Employment, Financial, Physical Fitness/Recreation, Senior Adults Off-campus
785-832-3700
Kansas Department for Children & Families

Provides a variety of critical government resources to assist​ with childcare and child support, employment education and training, food and cash assistance, support for youth who have experienced foster care, and more.

Disability & Access, Employment, Financial, Physical Fitness/Recreation, Senior Adults Off-campus
785-832-3700
Kansas Department for Children & Families

Provides a variety of critical government resources to assist​ with childcare and child support, employment education and training, food and cash assistance, support for youth who have experienced foster care, and more.

Disability & Access, Employment, Financial, Physical Fitness/Recreation, Senior Adults Off-campus
785-832-3700
Kansas Department for Children & Families

Provides a variety of critical government resources to assist​ with childcare and child support, employment education and training, food and cash assistance, support for youth who have experienced foster care, and more.

Disability & Access, Employment, Financial, Physical Fitness/Recreation, Senior Adults Off-campus
785-832-3700
Kansas Department for Children & Families

Provides a variety of critical government resources to assist​ with childcare and child support, employment education and training, food and cash assistance, support for youth who have experienced foster care, and more.

Disability & Access, Employment, Financial, Physical Fitness/Recreation, Senior Adults Off-campus
785-832-3700
Kansas Department for Children & Families

Provides a variety of critical government resources to assist​ with childcare and child support, employment education and training, food and cash assistance, support for youth who have experienced foster care, and more.

Disability & Access, Employment, Financial, Physical Fitness/Recreation, Senior Adults Off-campus
785-832-3700
Kansas Department for Children & Families

Provides a variety of critical government resources to assist​ with childcare and child support, employment education and training, food and cash assistance, support for youth who have experienced foster care, and more.

Disability & Access, Employment, Financial, Physical Fitness/Recreation, Senior Adults Off-campus
785-832-3700
Kansas Department for Children & Families

Provides a variety of critical government resources to assist​ with childcare and child support, employment education and training, food and cash assistance, support for youth who have experienced foster care, and more.

Disability & Access, Employment, Financial, Physical Fitness/Recreation, Senior Adults Off-campus
785-832-3700
Kansas Department for Children & Families

Provides a variety of critical government resources to assist​ with childcare and child support, employment education and training, food and cash assistance, support for youth who have experienced foster care, and more.

Disability & Access, Employment, Financial, Physical Fitness/Recreation, Senior Adults Off-campus
785-832-3700
Kansas Department for Children & Families

Provides a variety of critical government resources to assist​ with childcare and child support, employment education and training, food and cash assistance, support for youth who have experienced foster care, and more.

Disability & Access, Employment, Financial, Physical Fitness/Recreation, Senior Adults Off-campus
785-832-3700
Kansas Department for Children & Families

Provides a variety of critical government resources to assist​ with childcare and child support, employment education and training, food and cash assistance, support for youth who have experienced foster care, and more.

Disability & Access, Employment, Financial, Physical Fitness/Recreation, Senior Adults Off-campus
785-832-3700
Kansas Department for Children & Families

Provides a variety of critical government resources to assist​ with childcare and child support, employment education and training, food and cash assistance, support for youth who have experienced foster care, and more.

Disability & Access, Employment, Financial, Physical Fitness/Recreation, Senior Adults Off-campus
785-832-3700
Kansas Department for Children & Families

Provides a variety of critical government resources to assist​ with childcare and child support, employment education and training, food and cash assistance, support for youth who have experienced foster care, and more.

Disability & Access, Employment, Financial, Physical Fitness/Recreation, Senior Adults Off-campus
785-832-3700
Kansas Legal Services

Provides free or low-cost civil legal advice and representation for people who meet income eligibility guidelines.

Employment, Housing, Legal, Parenting/Families/Caregiving Off-campus
800-723-6953
Kansas Legal Services

Provides free or low-cost civil legal advice and representation for people who meet income eligibility guidelines.

Employment, Housing, Legal, Parenting/Families/Caregiving Off-campus
800-723-6953
Kansas Legal Services

Provides free or low-cost civil legal advice and representation for people who meet income eligibility guidelines.

Employment, Housing, Legal, Parenting/Families/Caregiving Off-campus
800-723-6953
Kansas Legal Services

Provides free or low-cost civil legal advice and representation for people who meet income eligibility guidelines.

Employment, Housing, Legal, Parenting/Families/Caregiving Off-campus
800-723-6953
Kansas Protection Report Center

An tip line to report child abuse and neglect.

Parenting/Families/Caregiving, Safety/Security Off-campus
800-922-5330
Kansas Protection Report Center

An tip line to report child abuse and neglect.

Parenting/Families/Caregiving, Safety/Security Off-campus
800-922-5330
Kansas Suicide Prevention Headquarters

Provides a 24/7 free, confidential mental health crisis hotline connecting callers directly to trained support professionals, along with offering longer term counseling online and in-person.

Mental Health Off-campus
785-841-2345
Kansas Suicide Prevention Headquarters

Provides a 24/7 free, confidential mental health crisis hotline connecting callers directly to trained support professionals, along with offering longer term counseling online and in-person.

Mental Health Off-campus
785-841-2345
Kansas Suicide Prevention Headquarters

Provides a 24/7 free, confidential mental health crisis hotline connecting callers directly to trained support professionals, along with offering longer term counseling online and in-person.

Mental Health Off-campus
785-841-2345
Kansas Suicide Prevention Headquarters

Provides a 24/7 free, confidential mental health crisis hotline connecting callers directly to trained support professionals, along with offering longer term counseling online and in-person.

Mental Health Off-campus
785-841-2345
KS Children and Families Mobile Crisis Helpline

Offers free, 24/7 phone support and problem-solving to help resolve a child's behavioral health crisis and de-escalate the situation.

Mental Health, Parenting/Families/Caregiving Off-campus
833-441-2240
KS Children and Families Mobile Crisis Helpline

Offers free, 24/7 phone support and problem-solving to help resolve a child's behavioral health crisis and de-escalate the situation.

Mental Health, Parenting/Families/Caregiving Off-campus
833-441-2240
KU Child & Family Services Clinic

Provides low-cost mental health assessment services, treatment, consultations and school-based interventions for children and adolescents.

Mental Health, Parenting/Families/Caregiving Off-campus
785-864-4416
KU Child & Family Services Clinic

Provides low-cost mental health assessment services, treatment, consultations and school-based interventions for children and adolescents.

Mental Health, Parenting/Families/Caregiving Off-campus
785-864-4416
KU Medical Center

Provides high quality, compassionate, comprehensive clinical care and houses the KU Schools of Health Professions, Medicine, and Nursing.

Healthcare Off-campus
913-588-5000
Lawrence Aquatic Center

Competition pool, a separate family pool with zero-depth entry, waterslide, interactive children's play features, meeting rooms, shower/locker rooms, and concession area.

Physical Fitness/Recreation Off-campus
785-832-7946
Lawrence Arts Center Preschool & Kindergarten

A creative, arts-based pre-school for children ages 3-5 and kindergarten for children aged 5. LAC also provides early childhood classes and family classes with tuition assistance options.

Education/Learning, Parenting/Families/Caregiving Off-campus
785-843-2787
Lawrence Arts Center Preschool & Kindergarten

A creative, arts-based pre-school for children ages 3-5 and kindergarten for children aged 5. LAC also provides early childhood classes and family classes with tuition assistance options.

Education/Learning, Parenting/Families/Caregiving Off-campus
785-843-2787
Lawrence Community Orchard

Free food park where anyone can pick ripe fruit.

Financial, Food Insecurity Off-campus
lawrencefruittreeproject@gmail.com
Lawrence Community Orchard

Free food park where anyone can pick ripe fruit.

Financial, Food Insecurity Off-campus
lawrencefruittreeproject@gmail.com
Lawrence Community Shelter

Year-round emergency shelter that also works with people facing homelessness to find solutions through advocacy, shelter and housing. 

Homelessness, Housing Off-campus
melaniev@lawrenceshelter.org
785-832-8864
Lawrence Community Shelter

Year-round emergency shelter that also works with people facing homelessness to find solutions through advocacy, shelter and housing. 

Homelessness, Housing Off-campus
melaniev@lawrenceshelter.org
785-832-8864
Lawrence Farmers Market, SNAP Double Up

Offers a dollar-for-dollar match of SNAP Card dollars toward the purchase of fruits and vegetables.

Financial, Food Insecurity Off-campus
lawrencefarmersmarket@gmail.com
785-505-0117
Lawrence Farmers Market, SNAP Double Up

Offers a dollar-for-dollar match of SNAP Card dollars toward the purchase of fruits and vegetables.

Financial, Food Insecurity Off-campus
lawrencefarmersmarket@gmail.com
785-505-0117
Lawrence Interdenominational Nutrition Kitchen (LINK)

Provides healthy and nutritious meals to anyone who wants one while honoring the dignity of those individuals.

Financial, Food Insecurity Off-campus
linksince1985@gmail.com
785-331-3663
Lawrence Interdenominational Nutrition Kitchen (LINK)

Provides healthy and nutritious meals to anyone who wants one while honoring the dignity of those individuals.

Financial, Food Insecurity Off-campus
linksince1985@gmail.com
785-331-3663
Lawrence Memorial Hospital

Provides a comprehensive variety of emergency care, primary care and specialties care services.

Healthcare Off-campus
785-505-5000
Lawrence Municipal Court

Provides a variety of judicial and nonjudicial functions and services.

Legal Off-campus
785-832-6190
Lawrence Parks & Recreation

Provides more than 550 programs and activities each season for Lawrence citizens to keep active and engaged with the community.

Physical Fitness/Recreation Off-campus
parksrec@lawrenceks.org
785-832-3450
Lawrence Police Department

Provides the citizens of Lawrence with the most community focused, efficient and effective police service available within the confines of existing resources.

Safety/Security Off-campus
785-843-0250
Lawrence Pride

Promotes LGBTQ+ culture in Lawrence by organizing events and the yearly pride parade

LGBTQIA+ Off-campus
lawrencekspride@gmail.com
Lawrence Public Library

Provides free resources to the community, from books and multimedia, to social engagements, conference and study rooms, and access to technology.

Education/Learning, Legal, Social Connection Off-campus
785-843-3833
Lawrence Public Library

Provides free resources to the community, from books and multimedia, to social engagements, conference and study rooms, and access to technology.

Education/Learning, Legal, Social Connection Off-campus
785-843-3833
Lawrence Public Library

Provides free resources to the community, from books and multimedia, to social engagements, conference and study rooms, and access to technology.

Education/Learning, Legal, Social Connection Off-campus
785-843-3833
Lawrence Public Library Events

Offers social and educational events for various groups, including children, teens, college students, adults and senior adults.

Education/Learning, Social Connection Off-campus
785-843-3833
Lawrence Public Library Events

Offers social and educational events for various groups, including children, teens, college students, adults and senior adults.

Education/Learning, Social Connection Off-campus
785-843-3833
Lawrence Transit

Offers free fixed-route, on-demand and paratransit services. 

Transportation Off-campus
info@lawrencetransit.org
785-864-4644
Lawrence Workforce Center

Provides high-quality information and services to job seekers and helps employers find skilled workers.

Employment Off-campus
785-840-9675
Lawrence/Douglas Co. Housing Authority

Affordable housing for qualifying residents, transitional housing programs, youth programming and case management for participants.

Housing Off-campus
785-842-8110
Lawrence/Douglas Co. Housing Authority

Affordable housing for qualifying residents, transitional housing programs, youth programming and case management for participants.

Housing Off-campus
785-842-8110
Lawrence/Douglas Co. Housing Authority

Affordable housing for qualifying residents, transitional housing programs, youth programming and case management for participants.

Housing Off-campus
785-842-8110
Lawrence/Douglas Co. Housing Authority

Affordable housing for qualifying residents, transitional housing programs, youth programming and case management for participants.

Housing Off-campus
785-842-8110
Lawrence/Douglas County Health Department

Provides low-fee family planning and reproductive health support, immunizations, WIC Nutrition and parenting support, and community health education programming.

Healthcare, Parenting/Families/Caregiving Off-campus
785-843-3060
Lawrence/Douglas County Health Department

Provides low-fee family planning and reproductive health support, immunizations, WIC Nutrition and parenting support, and community health education programming.

Healthcare, Parenting/Families/Caregiving Off-campus
785-843-3060
Lawrence/Douglas County Health Department

Provides low-fee family planning and reproductive health support, immunizations, WIC Nutrition and parenting support, and community health education programming.

Healthcare, Parenting/Families/Caregiving Off-campus
785-843-3060
Lawrence/Douglas County Health Department

Provides low-fee family planning and reproductive health support, immunizations, WIC Nutrition and parenting support, and community health education programming.

Healthcare, Parenting/Families/Caregiving Off-campus
785-843-3060
Lifeline - Free Government Phone Program

Free cell phone and service for those below 135% of the federal poverty guidelines

Financial Off-campus
LMH Postpardum Support

Provides information and listing of support groups for new and expecting parents including birthing, breastfeeding, parenting and mood stabilization.

Parenting/Families/Caregiving Off-campus
785-505-6390
Meals on Wheels of Lawrence

Delivers hot, nutritious meals to the homebound elderly and/or disabled.

Disability & Access, Financial, Food Insecurity Off-campus
4mealsonwheels@sbcglobal.net
785-830-8844
Meals on Wheels of Lawrence

Delivers hot, nutritious meals to the homebound elderly and/or disabled.

Disability & Access, Financial, Food Insecurity Off-campus
4mealsonwheels@sbcglobal.net
785-830-8844
Meals on Wheels of Lawrence

Delivers hot, nutritious meals to the homebound elderly and/or disabled.

Disability & Access, Financial, Food Insecurity Off-campus
4mealsonwheels@sbcglobal.net
785-830-8844
Mirror, Inc.

Provides behavioral health care, alcohol and drug abuse prevention programs, and residential reentry services. 

Substance Abuse & Addiction Off-campus
info@mirrorinc.org
316-283-6743
Narcotics Anonymous

A 12-Step recovery support group for those dealing with drug addiction.

Social Connection, Substance Abuse & Addiction Off-campus
785-749-6631
Narcotics Anonymous

A 12-Step recovery support group for those dealing with drug addiction.

Social Connection, Substance Abuse & Addiction Off-campus
785-749-6631
National Institute on Alcohol Abuse & Alcoholism

Supports and conducts research on the impact of alcohol use on human health and well-being.

Substance Abuse & Addiction Off-campus
askniaaa@nih.gov
301-443-3860
O'Connell Children's Shelter

Offers residential treatment services for children with behavioral and mental health needs, as well as prevention services such as truancy programming, specialized case management and in-home services. Foster and adoption services are also available.

Parenting/Families/Caregiving Off-campus
785-842-9356
Parents as Teachers

Offers personalized visits, screenings, group connections and resource connections to assist new parents with learning developmentally appropriate parenting techniques.

Parenting/Families/Caregiving Off-campus
785-832-5760
PCs for People

National nonprofit working to get low-cost quality computers and internet to individuals and families with low income.

Financial Off-campus
kansascity@pcsforpeople.org
816-259-0851
Peaslee Tech

Technical training center located in Lawrence and the largest provider of apprenticeships in Kansas. Courses may also be taken from affiliated colleges at Peaslee Tech onsite.

Education/Learning, Employment Off-campus
office@peasleetech.org
785-856-1801
Peaslee Tech

Technical training center located in Lawrence and the largest provider of apprenticeships in Kansas. Courses may also be taken from affiliated colleges at Peaslee Tech onsite.

Education/Learning, Employment Off-campus
office@peasleetech.org
785-856-1801
Plymouth Language Program

Provides English and Spanish language classes.

BIPOC Resources, Education/Learning Off-campus
plymouthesl@gmail.com
785-371-4810
Plymouth Language Program

Provides English and Spanish language classes.

BIPOC Resources, Education/Learning Off-campus
plymouthesl@gmail.com
785-371-4810
Positive Bright Start

Provides trauma-informed, low-cost childcare, therapy services and a food program for kids 2.5 to 6 years old. Financial aid and scholarship options available.

Parenting/Families/Caregiving Off-campus
785-842-9679
Psychology Today

Online listing of mental health providers that is searchable by location, insurance, specialization, gender, age, etc.

Mental Health Off-campus
Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN)

Supports survivors of sexual violence through 24/7, free and confidential phone or chat. Works to educate the public, improve public policy and provide consultation and training services about sexual violence. 

Sexual & Domestic Violence Off-campus
800-656-4673
Ready for Good

A nonprofit social enterprise furniture store providing hope, training and mentorship for youth who are transitioning to adulthood from foster care, the juvenile justice system or homelessness.

Education/Learning, Employment Off-campus
785-856-0651
Ready for Good

A nonprofit social enterprise furniture store providing hope, training and mentorship for youth who are transitioning to adulthood from foster care, the juvenile justice system or homelessness.

Education/Learning, Employment Off-campus
785-856-0651
Recovery and Hope Network (RAHN)

Provides strength-based trauma informed peer support, personal and organizational advocacy, education, information and group referrals for people with mental illness and/or addiction issues.

Mental Health, Substance Abuse & Addiction Off-campus
recoveryandhope.lawrence@gmail.com
785-856-1222
Recovery and Hope Network (RAHN)

Provides strength-based trauma informed peer support, personal and organizational advocacy, education, information and group referrals for people with mental illness and/or addiction issues.

Mental Health, Substance Abuse & Addiction Off-campus
recoveryandhope.lawrence@gmail.com
785-856-1222
Robinson Park

One-acre park with two benches and walkways providing a river view overlooking the dam.

Physical Fitness/Recreation Off-campus
785-832-3450
Rock Chalk Park

Provides community athletics and exercise facilities as well as NCAA-standard competition and practice venues for KU soccer, softball, tennis, and track and field teams.

Physical Fitness/Recreation Off-campus
parksrec@lawrenceks.org
785-330-7355
Salvation Army Family Store & Donation Center

Nonprofit thrift store with pre-owned clothing, housewares, and more.

Financial Off-campus
785-856-1115
Salvation Army Feeding and Assistance Center

Free meals and food boxes, as well as drop in services for those experiencing homelessness.

Financial, Homelessness Off-campus
Landon.McClintock@USC.salvationarmy.org
785-843-4188
Salvation Army Feeding and Assistance Center

Free meals and food boxes, as well as drop in services for those experiencing homelessness.

Financial, Homelessness Off-campus
Landon.McClintock@USC.salvationarmy.org
785-843-4188
Sanctuary Alliance

A collective of community organizers advocating to designate the city of Lawrence as a sanctuary city.

BIPOC Resources Off-campus
sanctuaryalliancelawrence@gmail.com
Senior Resource Center for Douglas County

Provides resources and referrals for seniors, including crisis support, critical needs services, activities and social engagement.

Senior Adults Off-campus
contact@yoursrc.org
785-842-0543
Senior Wheels Program

Provides low-cost transportation for senior adults from 7am to 3:30pm, Monday through Friday.

Senior Adults, Transportation Off-campus
contact@yoursrc.org
785-727-7876
Senior Wheels Program

Provides low-cost transportation for senior adults from 7am to 3:30pm, Monday through Friday.

Senior Adults, Transportation Off-campus
contact@yoursrc.org
785-727-7876
Small World Lawrence

Gives women the opportunity to learn or improve their English skills as they meet and socialize with international and American women.

BIPOC Resources, Education/Learning Off-campus
swlawrence68@gmail.com
Small World Lawrence

Gives women the opportunity to learn or improve their English skills as they meet and socialize with international and American women.

BIPOC Resources, Education/Learning Off-campus
swlawrence68@gmail.com
Social Service League

Small nonprofit low-cost thrift store, open Saturdays 10am-4pm.

Financial Off-campus
905rhodeisland@gmail.com
785-843-5414
Somos Lawrence

Offers culturally and linguistically informed outreach to ease language, cultural, bureaucratic or financial barriers for non-English speakers.

BIPOC Resources Off-campus
admin@ballardcenter.org
785-813-1098
Somos Lawrence

Offers culturally and linguistically informed outreach to ease language, cultural, bureaucratic or financial barriers for non-English speakers.

BIPOC Resources Off-campus
admin@ballardcenter.org
785-813-1098
St. John's Rummage House

A second hand store of used items at discount prices.

Financial Off-campus
office@sjevangelist.com
785-843-0109
StopGap, Inc.

Provides kids in foster care with an 8-week program covering practical life skills to help them transition to productive adulthood.

Parenting/Families/Caregiving Off-campus
stopgapinc.org@gmail.com
785-856-7833
Success by 6

Assists families with young children ages six and under with ways to connect with community resources for developmental needs, parenting assistance and daily needs.

Parenting/Families/Caregiving Off-campus
docofamily2family@gmail.com
785-842-8719
Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (Dial 988)

Free, confidential 24/7 call, text or chat hotline for mental health crises, suicidal thoughts and substance use emergencies.

Mental Health, Substance Abuse & Addiction Off-campus
Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (Dial 988)

Free, confidential 24/7 call, text or chat hotline for mental health crises, suicidal thoughts and substance use emergencies.

Mental Health, Substance Abuse & Addiction Off-campus
Sunrise Project

Provides free meals twice a month, a free porch food pantry, and other programs like the Lawrence Fruit Tree Project and Community Garden.

Financial, Food Insecurity Off-campus
melissa@sunriseprojectks.org
785-865-1618
Sunrise Project

Provides free meals twice a month, a free porch food pantry, and other programs like the Lawrence Fruit Tree Project and Community Garden.

Financial, Food Insecurity Off-campus
melissa@sunriseprojectks.org
785-865-1618
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) - Kansas Department of Children and Families

A federal assistance program providing qualifying low-income households with food benefits, access to a healthy diet, and education on food prep and nutrition.

Financial, Food Insecurity Off-campus
877-653-9522
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) - Kansas Department of Children and Families

A federal assistance program providing qualifying low-income households with food benefits, access to a healthy diet, and education on food prep and nutrition.

Financial, Food Insecurity Off-campus
877-653-9522
T Lift (Lawrence Transit)

A door-to-door shared ride paratransit service that is available to individuals who are unable to ride the fixed bus routes due to a disability.

Disability & Access, Transportation Off-campus
info@lawrencetransit.org
785-312-7054
T Lift (Lawrence Transit)

A door-to-door shared ride paratransit service that is available to individuals who are unable to ride the fixed bus routes due to a disability.

Disability & Access, Transportation Off-campus
info@lawrencetransit.org
785-312-7054
Tenants to Homeowners

Affordable rentals, senior rental housing, home purchase program and homebuyer workshops.

Housing Off-campus
info@tenants-to-homeowners.org
785-842-5494
The Sexual Trauma & Abuse Care Center

Provides 24/7 confidential support to anyone affected by sexual trauma and abuse in Douglas, Franklin and Jefferson Counties.

Sexual & Domestic Violence Off-campus
support@stacarecenter.org
785-843-8985
The Trans Lifeline

Provides a 24/7 peer support helpline connects trans people to a community of support, as well as resource library.

LGBTQIA+, Mental Health Off-campus
877-565-8860
The Trans Lifeline

Provides a 24/7 peer support helpline connects trans people to a community of support, as well as resource library.

LGBTQIA+, Mental Health Off-campus
877-565-8860
The Trevor Project Hotline

24/7 hotline, text, chat for LGBTQ youth and young adults, as well as resource center.

LGBTQIA+, Mental Health Off-campus
877-565-8860
The Trevor Project Hotline

24/7 hotline, text, chat for LGBTQ youth and young adults, as well as resource center.

LGBTQIA+, Mental Health Off-campus
877-565-8860
The Truth Initiative

Provides factual information about smoking, vaping, nicotine and the tobacco to end nicotine addiction.

Substance Abuse & Addiction Off-campus
202-454-5555
TIAA

One of two KU partners providing retirement plan management and other financial services to KU employees.

Financial Off-campus
Treatment and Recovery Center

Provides 24/7 urgent in-person care for all ages experiencing a mental health or substance use crisis, including assessment, treatment and recovery options.

Mental Health, Substance Abuse & Addiction Off-campus
785-843-9192 ext. 8
Treatment and Recovery Center

Provides 24/7 urgent in-person care for all ages experiencing a mental health or substance use crisis, including assessment, treatment and recovery options.

Mental Health, Substance Abuse & Addiction Off-campus
785-843-9192 ext. 8
Treatment and Recovery Center

Provides 24/7 urgent in-person care for all ages experiencing a mental health or substance use crisis, including assessment, treatment and recovery options.

Mental Health, Substance Abuse & Addiction Off-campus
785-843-9192 ext. 8
Treatment and Recovery Center

Provides 24/7 urgent in-person care for all ages experiencing a mental health or substance use crisis, including assessment, treatment and recovery options.

Mental Health, Substance Abuse & Addiction Off-campus
785-843-9192 ext. 8
Treatment and Recovery Center

Provides 24/7 urgent in-person care for all ages experiencing a mental health or substance use crisis, including assessment, treatment and recovery options.

Mental Health, Substance Abuse & Addiction Off-campus
785-843-9192 ext. 8
Treatment and Recovery Center

Provides 24/7 urgent in-person care for all ages experiencing a mental health or substance use crisis, including assessment, treatment and recovery options.

Mental Health, Substance Abuse & Addiction Off-campus
785-843-9192 ext. 8
Treatment and Recovery Center

Provides 24/7 urgent in-person care for all ages experiencing a mental health or substance use crisis, including assessment, treatment and recovery options.

Mental Health, Substance Abuse & Addiction Off-campus
785-843-9192 ext. 8
Treatment and Recovery Center

Provides 24/7 urgent in-person care for all ages experiencing a mental health or substance use crisis, including assessment, treatment and recovery options.

Mental Health, Substance Abuse & Addiction Off-campus
785-843-9192 ext. 8
Treatment and Recovery Center

Provides 24/7 urgent in-person care for all ages experiencing a mental health or substance use crisis, including assessment, treatment and recovery options.

Mental Health, Substance Abuse & Addiction Off-campus
785-843-9192 ext. 8
Treatment and Recovery Center

Provides 24/7 urgent in-person care for all ages experiencing a mental health or substance use crisis, including assessment, treatment and recovery options.

Mental Health, Substance Abuse & Addiction Off-campus
785-843-9192 ext. 8
Treatment and Recovery Center

Provides 24/7 urgent in-person care for all ages experiencing a mental health or substance use crisis, including assessment, treatment and recovery options.

Mental Health, Substance Abuse & Addiction Off-campus
785-843-9192 ext. 8
Treatment and Recovery Center

Provides 24/7 urgent in-person care for all ages experiencing a mental health or substance use crisis, including assessment, treatment and recovery options.

Mental Health, Substance Abuse & Addiction Off-campus
785-843-9192 ext. 8
Treatment and Recovery Center

Provides 24/7 urgent in-person care for all ages experiencing a mental health or substance use crisis, including assessment, treatment and recovery options.

Mental Health, Substance Abuse & Addiction Off-campus
785-843-9192 ext. 8
Treatment and Recovery Center

Provides 24/7 urgent in-person care for all ages experiencing a mental health or substance use crisis, including assessment, treatment and recovery options.

Mental Health, Substance Abuse & Addiction Off-campus
785-843-9192 ext. 8
Trinity In-home Care

Provides non-medical in-home and community support for the elderly and people with disabilities.

Disability & Access, Healthcare, Senior Adults Off-campus
785-842-3159
Trinity In-home Care

Provides non-medical in-home and community support for the elderly and people with disabilities.

Disability & Access, Healthcare, Senior Adults Off-campus
785-842-3159
Trinity In-home Care

Provides non-medical in-home and community support for the elderly and people with disabilities.

Disability & Access, Healthcare, Senior Adults Off-campus
785-842-3159
TYKES Douglas County

An online resource hub for parents and families to facilitate connections between caregivers and professionals in Douglas County.

Parenting/Families/Caregiving Off-campus
785-260-8184
USD 497 Human Resources

Information about job opportunities and benefits with USD 497.

Employment Off-campus
785-832-5000
Van Go, Inc.

Offers an arts-based job training program and part-time employment for teens and young adults who may face a barrier to success in education or the workplace.

Employment, Parenting/Families/Caregiving Off-campus
us@van-go.org
785-842-3797
Van Go, Inc.

Offers an arts-based job training program and part-time employment for teens and young adults who may face a barrier to success in education or the workplace.

Employment, Parenting/Families/Caregiving Off-campus
us@van-go.org
785-842-3797
Visiting Nurses

Provides home health nursing, therapy, and aide services to home-bound and acutely ill individuals, including hospice services, social work, grief support, and flexible personal care and housekeeping. 

Healthcare, Senior Adults Off-campus
785-843-3738
Visiting Nurses

Provides home health nursing, therapy, and aide services to home-bound and acutely ill individuals, including hospice services, social work, grief support, and flexible personal care and housekeeping. 

Healthcare, Senior Adults Off-campus
785-843-3738
Voya Financial

One of two KU partners providing retirement plan management and other financial services to KU employees.

Financial Off-campus
Warm Hearts of Douglas County

Provides energy assistance to those struggling to pay heating bills.

Financial Off-campus
785-842-0729
Willow Domestic Violence Center

Provides shelter services, transitional support, education and prevention programs and community programs for those experiencing intimate partner violence or human trafficking, regardless of gender identity.

Sexual & Domestic Violence Off-campus
admin@willowdvcenter.org
785-843-3333
Willow Domestic Violence Center

Provides shelter services, transitional support, education and prevention programs and community programs for those experiencing intimate partner violence or human trafficking, regardless of gender identity.

Sexual & Domestic Violence Off-campus
admin@willowdvcenter.org
785-843-3333
Willow Domestic Violence Center

Provides shelter services, transitional support, education and prevention programs and community programs for those experiencing intimate partner violence or human trafficking, regardless of gender identity.

Sexual & Domestic Violence Off-campus
admin@willowdvcenter.org
785-843-3333