Kansas City Community Resources
It is our mission to inspire goodness — to help you feel good and be well so you can "Live Life Good." Whether you're looking for assistance with transportation, mental health, employment, or other kinds of social services, we may have the contact information you need. Read on for a compiled list of local businesses we love and other area organizations that we believe have the capabilities to help you to "Live Life Good" in the greater Kansas City area.
LOCAL BUSINESSES WE LOVE
If you or a loved one is facing legal trouble after a DUI (weed or alcohol) or for marijuana possession, call Exposito Law. Based in Kansas City, Broc Exposito is a Trial Attorney who practices in Missouri and Kansas — with experience working in the prosecutor's office before starting his private practice. Broc is confidently recommended by 3SD as competent and passionate legal counsel.
Broc Exposito | Trial Attorney | (816) 531-3100
The veteran outreach center assists veterans with navigating VA benefits, ID services, mental & physical health referrals, financial counseling, and employment. VCP Village offers homeless veterans housing (tiny homes) and re-integration services.
(816) 599-6503
COMMUNITY RESOURCES CONTINUED
This is a nonprofit organization of nurses who answer phone calls regarding your questions about cannabis, prescription drugs, and drug interactions.
(844) LEAF-411
Missouri Department of Health & Senior Services (DHSS)
Contact MO DHSS if you want to file a complaint against a dispensary, to report any suspicion of illegal activity of a patient, or to report addiction, loss of med card, a death, to ask how to dispose of product, etc.
(573) 751-6400
If someone may have been poisoned, call the toll-free Poison Help line (1-800-222-1222), which connects you to your local poison center, to speak with a poison expert right away. This expert can give you advice on first aid and may save you from a visit to the emergency room.
1 (800) 222-1222 | National #
(314) 772-8300 | Missouri #
Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration
SAMHSA’s National Helpline is a free, confidential, 24/7, 365-day-a-year treatment referral and information service (in English and Spanish) for individuals and families facing mental and/or substance use disorders.
1-800-662-HELP (4357)
Urban League of Kansas City
The Urban League's mission is to enable African Americans and other disadvantaged persons to secure economic self-reliance, parity, power, and civil rights.
(816) 471-0550
LSPD
Crisis Intervention Team (CIT)
You might call LSPD CIT if... someone is showing signs of mental illness, under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol, or showing disruptive behavior such as the intent to hurt themself and/or others. You can also call 9-1-1 or the non-emergency number 816-969-7390 to request a CIT officer for a situation.
(816) 969-1759
Mjr. Brian Wilson, Program Director
Missouri Vocational Rehabilitation
Employment services — typically for people who struggle with mental or physical disabilities. Must show proof of disability prior to qualifying for assistance.
(816) 743-8730
ReDiscover
Seeking mental health treatment? Substance use treatment? ReDiscover is an outpatient, residential, and opioid treatment center offering crisis and outreach services, parenting classes, etc.
(844) 944-4325
UMKC Drug Information Center
Promoting the use of evidence-based medicine, and helping guide decision making by offering free drug consultation services.
(816) 235-5490
Women's Employment Network
This organization helps women earn a brighter future. They offer one-on-one coaching sessions, mock interview practice, workshops, resume review sessions, and financial coaching.
(816) 595-1299
LS Public Contact & Vocational Rehabilitation/Employment Office
Vocational rehabilitation and employment assistance specifically for veterans. Also offering pre-discharge claim assistance.
(816) 246-1411
ext. 1021
OATS Transit
Need help getting to our dispensary? Use this local service and 3SD will deduct the cost of fare from the patient's purchase — up to $3.
(816) 380-7433
Ride KC
Lee's Summit Express
Need help getting to our dispensary? Use this local service and 3SD will deduct the cost of fare from the patient's purchase — up to $3.
(816) 221-0660
United Way
Just dial 2-1-1 and you will be directed to all local resources in your area. You can also visit the website, type in your zip code and select from a variety of services — housing and utilities, health and dental services, employment and public services, food, clothing, and household items, pregnancy, parenting, and family health, consumer, legal, and safety, transportation, mental health and addiction, education, military and veterans, disability support, and additional needs.
2-1-1
Veterans Crisis Line
This suicide hotline/text line is available specifically for veterans who are struggling.
Call 1 (800) 273-8255
or send a text to: 838255