Resources

Crisis & Emergency notice

If you or a LOVED ONE is in crisis, call or text 988 to connect to a local crisis counselor now.

In an emergency, call 911 and stay with loved ones until help arrives, or GO directly to the nearest emergency room. 

Helplines & Community Resources

Bookmark this list of mental health and crisis resources! A variety of helplines and assistance programs are accessible near you in Kansas as well as throughout the US.

United Way 2-1-1 of Kansas
Help getting connected to crisis, health, housing, food, family, and other resources
211 or (888) 413-4327
Text your zip code to 898-211

Flint Hills Breadbasket
Food assistance for Manhattan residents struggling to make ends meet
(785) 537-0730

Manhattan Emergency Shelter Inc. (MESI)
Emergency shelter, supportive housing, and homelessness rental assistance
(785) 537-3113

Flint Hills Community Clinic
Compassionate free medical care for the uninsured living in Manhattan and neighboring communities
(785) 323-4351

basic needs

Childhelp
National child abuse hotline
(800) 422-4453

Sunflower Children's Collective
Child advocacy and services for abused and neglected children in Manhattan and the surrounding areas
(785) 537-6367

CHILD ABUSE & Neglect

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
24/7 crisis and distress support for youth and adults
(800) 273-8255
Call or Text 988

Pawnee Crisis Stabilization Unit
Voluntary intensive treatment for adults experiencing acute mental health or substance use crises in Manhattan
(800) 609-2002

Kansas Suicide Prevention HQ
24/7 local hotline for youth and adults
(785) 841-2345 

The Mental Health Coalition
24/7 immediate support Crisis Text Line 
Text COALITION to 741741

Girls & Boys Town
National crisis hotline for teens
(800) 448-3000

YouthLine
Teen-to-teen crisis and help line
(877) 968-8491
Text TEEN2TEEN to 839863

CRISIS & SUICIDE

Disaster Distress Hotline (SAMHSA)
Multilingual crisis support line for natural or human-caused disasters
(800) 985-5990

United Way 2-1-1 of Kansas
Help getting connected to crisis, health, housing, food, family, and other resources
211 or (888) 413-4327
Text your zip code to 898-211

American Red Cross
Disaster preparedness, response, and recovery
(785) 537-2180


disaster support

Kansas Coalition Against Sexual & Domestic Violence
(888) 363-2287

National Domestic Violence Hotline
(800) 799-7233

Rape, Sexual Assault, Abuse, and Incest National Network (RAINN)
(800) 656-4673

Love is Respect
24/7 information, support, and advocacy for young people ages 13-26 who have questions or concerns about their romantic relationships
(866) 331-9474
Text LOVEIS to 22522

DOMESTIC & Sexual Violence

National Eating Disorders Center Helpline
Chat online or call/text the helpline number below for support, resources, and treatment options
(800) 931-2237  

National Alliance for Eating Disorders
Eating disorder help, support, and education
(866) 662-1235

Eating Disorders

Kansas AG Stress Resources
Information, assistance, and crisis support for Kansas farmers, ranchers, and their families.

Farm Aid Hotline
Provides referrals to a network of farm and rural support organizations addressing a variety of issues
(800) 327-6243


Farmers & Ag stress

Fairy Godmothers Fund
Flexible grants for women 18+ for needs not currently addressed by other services in the Manhattan area

The Guardians
Access to funds for essential services not met by traditional funding sources in the Manhattan area

Housing and Credit Counseling Inc.
Free financial counseling and housing education
(800) 383-0217

Finances

The Trevor Project
24/7 information and support for LQBTQ young people provided by trained counselors
(866) 488-7386
Text START to 678678

Trans Lifeline
Peer support for trans people in crisis
(877) 565-8860

SAGE National LGBTQ+ Elder Hotline
24/7 support and crisis response in for LGBTQ+ older adults and their loved ones in English and Spanish, plus translations to 180 languages 
(877) 360-5428

LGBTQIA+

TAPS National Military Survivor Helpline
24/7 care and resources for those grieving the death of a service member
(800) 959-8277

Veterans Crisis Line
Confidential support from qualified responders with the Department of Veterans Affairs - support for deaf and hard of hearing available
(800) 843-5678
Text 838255

Fort Riley Crisis Phone Directory
Variety of resources for service members and families stationed at Fort Riley 

Code of Support Foundation
Case coordination and services for active duty, veterans, family members, and caregivers
(571) 418-6339 (press 1)

PATRIOTlink
Resource database with vetted, direct, cost-free resources for the military community


military & Family support

Pregnancy

National Runaway Safeline
Chat online or call for confidential support
(800) 786-2929

National Center for Missing & Exploited Children
Call 911 to report a missing child to local law enforcement and then call the hotline for support
(800) 843-5678

Child Find of America Helpline
Parent Help phone-based services for parents in conflict
(800) 716-3468

Covenant House
Help for homeless, runaway, and trafficked young people; call the Nineline crisis hotline for youth and parents
(800) 999-9999

RUNNING AWAY

SAMHSA National Helpline
(800) 662-4357

Poison Control
(800) 222-1222

Kansas Area Cocaine Anonymous
C.A. Help-Line and meeting information
(316) 302-9401

Al-Anon Family Groups
For families of alcoholics; call for automated meeting information
(888) 425-2666

Families Anonymous
12-Step Program similar to Al-Anon; call for meeting information
(800) 736-9805

SAMHSA National Helpline
Treatment referrals and information for individuals and families facing mental and/or substance use disorders
(800) 662-4357

Substance & Alcohol Use

CDC GetTested Information
STD and STI prevention, testing, and treatment
(800) 448-0440

Sexual Health

Boys & Girls Club of Manhattan
Life-enhancing programs and character development experiences to help youth learn and grow
(785) 539-1947

Girls & Boys Town
National crisis hotline for teens
(800) 448-3000

YouthLine
Teen-to-teen crisis and help line
(877) 968-8491
Text TEEN2TEEN to 839863

Love is Respect
24/7 information, support, and advocacy for young people ages 13-26 who have questions or concerns about their romantic relationships
(866) 331-9474
Text LOVEIS to 22522

Youth

Please note: The resources above are provided for informational purposes only. These resources are not endorsed by Andrews & Associates, and we cannot be held responsible for the contents displayed, views expressed, or services offered by any outside sources.

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