Community Resource Guide for Hutchinson and Reno County Kansas
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Adoption - Kansas Families for Kids
603
SW Topeka Blvd., Suite 206,
Topeka
66603
785-354-4663
or 1-800-210-5387
Fax:
785-354-4684 www.kffk.org
Purpose:
Provide information about adoption opportunities and family support.
Free
Services: Photo listing of children available for adoption, information and
referral concerning adoption services, web site including links to other
adoption related sites.
Adoption With Wisdom & Honesty
905
Duffy Rd., Hutchinson 67501
620-662-3854
Free
Services: Support groups, newsletter, supportive services, and advocacy.
Other
Services: Educational events for parents and professionals.
Adult Day Care Outreach
Hillsboro
Community Medical Center (HCMC) Long Term Care Unit
701
S. Main, Hillsboro 67063
620-947-2272
Service
Area: Marion and surrounding counties.
Adult Health Services
Reno
County Health Department
209
West 2nd, Hutchinson 67501
620-694-2900,
TTY 694-2925
Purpose:
To develop and maintain good health through education and information on proper
nutrition and early detection of disease.
Services:
Nutrition counseling for special needs; immunizations; mammograms; breast and
pelvic exams; colorectal and cholesterol screening; pap smears; blood pressure
and blood sugar testing; assessments, counseling and referrals. Please call for
an appointment.
Charges:
Sliding scale based on income. Services not denied because of inability to pay.
Charges based on type of assessments requested and tests needed.
Adult Learning Center (GED, Adult Basic
Instruction)
Hutchinson
Community College
518
N. Washington, Hutchinson 67501
620-665-8004
Purpose:
To assist adults, 16 and older, in improving their skills in reading, writing
and math. Preparation program for the GED exam.
Fees:
$20 enrollment fees cover all materials, books and practice tests for enrolled
students. $65 for GED exams.
Adult Literacy Program
Hutchinson
Public Library
901
N. Main, Hutchinson 67501
620-663-5441,
Ext 143 or 800-234-0529
Purpose:
To help adults improve their reading, writing, and language skills. English as
a second language. Lower level mathematics.
Free
Services: Volunteer tutors and reading materials.
Adult Survivors of Incest or Child
Abuse
Sexual
Assault/Domestic Violence Center
400
West 2nd, Suite B, Hutchinson 67501
620-665-3630
Crisis Line: 663-2522
After Infant Death Experience
Newton
Medical Center
411
S.E. 2nd, P.O. Box 868, Newton 67114
316-283-8888
Purpose:
To support parents who have experienced an infant’s death.
Services:
Serves as vehicle by which information can be given so parents can cope. Groups
formed as needed.
Aging Projects, Inc. - Friendship Meals
Hutchinson, 620-669-8201
Purpose: To provide nutritious meals for older citizens.
Services: Meals served Monday through Friday.
Week-end and a 2nd daily meal is available upon request.
Charges: $2.50 per meal suggested contribution for persons over age 60. No one
refused because of inability to pay.
Lindsborg
Friendship Meals
116 S. Main, Lindsborg, 785-227-3983,
8:30-12:30
McPherson Friendship Meals
112 East Euclid, McPherson, 620-241-0160, 8:30 - 1:00
Hutchinson Central Friendship Meals
700 N. Walnut, Hutchinson, 620-663-7491,
9-1:30
Pretty Prairie Friendship Meals
300 S. Rhodes, Pretty Prairie, 620-6572, 10-1
Sterling Friendship Meals
220 N. Third, 620-278-3881, 10-1
Sylvia Friendship Meals
301 Main, Sylvia, 620-486-2961, 10-1
Turon Friendship Meals
501 E. Price, Turon, 620-497-6612, 10-1
AIDS/Health Education Programs
Reno
County Health Department
209
West 2nd, Hutchinson 67501
620-694-2900,
TTY 694-2925
Alcoholics Anonymous Answering
Service
2000
N. Jackson, Hutchinson 67502
620-662-5166
Purpose:
To provide information and referral services for AA and narcotics anonymous.
Alzheimer & Memory Related Support
Group
Elm
Grove Estates
2416
Brentwood, Hutchinson 67502
620-663-9195
Free
Services: Support group meeting at 2:30 p.m., 1st Thursday of each month.
Individual meetings with families, if needed. Care can be provided for patient
with prior arrangements.
Alzheimer’s Support Group
Wesley
Towers
700
Monterey Place, Hutchinson 67502
620-663-9175
or 1-888-663-9175
Free
Services: Support group meeting at 7 p.m. the 3rd Tuesday of every month at
Wesley Towers
Alzheimer’s Support Group
Prairie
View, Inc.
1021
Cedars Drive, The Cedars, McPherson 67460
620-245-5000
Free
Services: Meetings the second Tuesday of the month from 7-8:30 p.m.
American Cancer Society - McPherson
County Unit
513
Sanora Drive, McPherson 67460
Wichita
800-478-4788 or 620-265-3400
Free
Services: “Reach to Recovery”; “Camp Hope”; educational materials; Road to
Recovery; Look Good Feel Better.
American Cancer Society - Reno County
524
E. Ave. D, Hutchinson 67501
Wichita
1-800-478-4788 National
1-800-227-2345
Purpose:
To find the cause and eventual cures for all cancers and provide educational
and service programs.
Free
Services: “Reach to Recovery” breast cancer program; “Camp Hope” children with
cancer; “I Can Cope” educational classes for cancer patients and their
families. For memorials and guest rooms contact Gerry Wise. 620-665-6944.
Affiliations:
American Cancer Society
Service
Area: Reno County
American Red Cross - Midway Kansas
Chapter
116
E. 6th, Newton 67114
316-282-5183
or 268-0800
Contact:
Mike Wemmer
Purpose:
To provide people with utility and rent assistance and to help people prevent,
prepare for and cope with emergencies.
Services:
Financial assistance with rent and/or utilities based on eligibility
guidelines; referrals; disaster services; services to military families, CPR and
First Aid classes; AIDS education.
Service
Area: Sedgwick, Harvey, Kingman, Harper, Sumner Counties.
American Red Cross - Reno Co.
Chapter
111
N. Walnut, Suite B, Hutchinson 67501
620-662-3336,
663-0804 Emergency 24 hour number
Megan Gottschalk/Hammersmith, Executive Director
Purpose: To help people avoid, prepare for, and cope with emergencies.
Services: Emergency communication for military families, disaster assistance
including single family house fires, free disaster education classes and general
disaster preparedness information, community blood drives, carrier alert,
project deserve utility assistance, health and safety education including
community first aid and CPR, business first aid and CPR, AED, Lifeguarding,
Babysitting and Pet First Aid Classes.
Charges: Books and supplies fee for Health and Safety Courses. Financial
assistance is available for all programs. No fees for Community Disaster
Training or general disaster preparedness information.
Service Area: Reno County
American Red Cross - Sunflower
Chapter
1023
S Main., McPherson 67460
620-241-2386
Purpose:
To help people avoid, prepare for, and cope with emergencies.
Services:
Emergency communication for military families, disaster assistance including
single family house fires, free disaster education classes and general disaster
preparedness information, community blood drives, project deserve utility
assistance, health and safety education including community first aid and CPR,
business first aid and CPR, AED, Lifeguarding and Babysitting.
Service
Area: McPherson & Marion Counties
Arthritis Foundation, Kansas
Chapter
1602
E. Waterman, Wichita 67211
316-263-3260
or 800-362-1108
www.arthritis.org
Free
Services: Literature, speaker bureau, information and referral.
Other
Services: Research, public education, professional education, and patient
services such as: water exercise classes, Fibromyalgia self-help, arthritis
self-help, loan closet and support groups.
Asbury Park Retirement Community
200 SW 14th Street, Newton, KS 67114
Phone: 316-283-4770 Fax: 316-283-4799
Email: info@asbury-park.org
Contact: Heather Benard, Director of Marketing
Services: Residential living opportunities in Independent Living,
Assisted Living, Dementia Care, Nursing Care including Medicare-certified
Skilled Nursing. Come see our newly constructed Green Houses® that embody
24-hour nursing care in a true home-like atmosphere.Other Services:
Educational programs free of charge, volunteer opportunities available. Please
call for specifics.
Assistive Technology Center
Hutchinson
Heights
200
E. 3rd, Popular III Bldg, Hutchinson 67501
620-728-0274
Purpose:
To empower individuals by providing access to the tools and knowledge needed
for education, home and work.
Services:
Assistive Device Resource Library. Training, evaluation and on-going support
with assistive devices, computers, and adaptive equipment. Computer lab for
children and adults. Resources for home and work modifications.
Baker Mediation Center
400
W 2nd, Suite A, Hutchinson 67501
620-663-5200
Purpose:
To settle disputes and educate the community about mediation.
Free
Services: Mediation of cases coming to small claims court, neighborhood
disputes, consumer/merchant disputes, and landlord/tenant disputes.
Other
Services: Divorce, custody, and visitation disputes.
Best Beginnings Walk-In Clinic
Newton
Medical Center
600
Medical Drive, Newton 67114
316-804-6176
www.newtonmedicalcenter.com
Services:
Allows mothers of newborns (up to one year of age) to come in for weight checks
of their babies. A lactation specialist is there to answer questions, weigh
babies and provide support for new moms.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Harvey
County
114
W. 6th, PO Box 1143, Newton 67114
316-283-0070
or 888-643-0070
bb-bs@iwichita.com
Free
Services: Matching children, ages 5 - 17, with a screened volunteer. Support
and referral networking assistance for families of children/youth in the
program.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Reno
Co.
930
N Main, Hutchinson 67501
620-662-8161 bbbs@ourtownusa.net
Purpose:
To provide a positive, carefully-screened mentor in a one-to-one match with any
child in Reno County who needs one.
Free
Services: Matches children with a carefully-screened, caring adult mentor.
Ages Served: 5-17
Affiliations:
Big Brothers Big Sisters of America
Blind Services
Dept
of Social & Rehabilitation Services
600
Andrew Ave., So. Hutchinson 67505
620-663-5731
Purpose:
To aid blind/visually impaired persons in their efforts to become employed or
increase independence.
Free
Services: Counseling and guidance, medical and vocational evaluations;
selective job placement; and transition service.
Charges:
Sliding scale based on income, determines if a client needs to pay for
services.
Bob Johnson Youth Shelter
Reno
County Youth Services
219
W. 2nd, Hutchinson 67501
620-694-2500
Purpose:
To meet the needs of male and female adolescents ages 10 thru 17 in crisis.
Services:
A safe place for youngsters to stay that provides education and guidance to
help them cope with problems that arise with family, school, community and
their personal lives.
Charges:
Per diem basis. Check with Shelter for details.
Boy Scouts of America - Quivira
Council
1555
E. Second, PO Box 48166, Wichita 67201
888-750-0434
District
Executive - James Mosier
Boys & Girls Club of Hutchinson
600
W. 2nd, Hutchinson 67501
620-665-6060
Contact
Person: Skip Wilson
Charges: $90 Yearly Membership Fee
Hours: School year - M-F 2-6 p.m. Club operates
8-5 days USD #308 schools are out and in the summer
Break the Mold Family Learning
Centers
Faris
Elementary School, Obee Elementary and St. Teresa’s
300
E. 9th, Hutchinson 67501
620-662-2561
The
goals are that all children come to Kindergarten possessing the skills
necessary to become successful learners.
Free
Services: Learning tubs for grades Kindergarten - 3rd. Daycare tubs for home
day care providers. Tip sheets, parenting booklets, and activity tubs are also
provided free.
Buhler Meals on Wheels
400
S. Buhler Rd., Buhler 67522
620-543-2251
Purpose:
To provide nutritional noon meals to senior citizens and socially handicapped
who reside in Buhler.
Charges:
$3.50 per meal, for members of Eldercare; $4.00, non-member.
Affiliations:
Sunshine Meadows Retirement Community
Hours:
11:30 a.m.- 12:30 p.m. Monday - Friday.
Cardiac Support Group
Hutchinson
Hospital
1701
E. 23rd, Hutchinson 67502
620-665-2505
Activities:
Evening meetings with special guest speakers on such topics as Risk Factor
Management, Heart Failure, Creative Cooking, and New Diagnostic Procedures and
Treatment.
Please
call the Hutchinson Hospital Cardiac Rehab Program to confirm dates and times
of upcoming meetings: 669-4278 or to be added to mailing list for the free
presentations.
Caregiver Support Group
Prairie
View, Inc.
1102
Hospital Drive, McPherson 67460
620-245-5000
or 800-362-0180
Caring Place
414
N. Main, P.O. Box 334, Newton Depot, Newton 67114
316-284-2935
Contact:
Cecilia Contreras, Peggy Deitz
Purpose:
Social drop-in center for persons who wish to meet others for support on
dealing with social, relationships, emotional or mental problems.
Activities:
Cards, games, televisions, peer support groups, holiday events, outings and
computer use
Service
Area: Harvey, Marion and McPherson Counties only.
Carrier Alert
American
Red Cross
111
N. Walnut, Suite B, Hutchinson 67501
620-662-3336
Free
Services: For those authorizing it, if mail has not been removed from mailbox
from previous day, the mail carrier will notify Red Cross who will take action
based on the person’s prearranged instructions.
CASA - see Visions of Hope
Central
Homecare and Hospice, Inc.
427
S.E. 2nd, P.O. Box 645, Newton 67114
316-283-8220
Services
(Homecare): Nursing care, home health aide assistance with personal care,
medical social services and rehabilitation services for physical, occupational,
and speech therapy.
Services
(Hospice): Interdisciplinary, using physician, nursing, social work services,
pastoral care, volunteer matching, and bereavement care. Educational programs on
a variety of topics are available as a service to the community.
Catholic Parish Health Ministry for
Hutchinson
620-662-1979,
lkell4301@mindspring.com
Purpose:
Promote healthy bodies and healthy souls.
Affiliations:
Catholic churches of Hutchinson
Child Care Centers
Contact
each child care facility directly; services and prices have not been
individually screened. Only non-profit agencies are listed. For evening,
weekend, or other service referrals contact Reno County Child Care Association
or United Way of McPherson (see separate listings in this directory).
Harvey County
Halstead
Child Care Center
School
Age—221 W. 6th, Halstead
Child
Care—423 Chestnut, Halstead
Infant
& Toddler Care—415 Chestnut,
Halstead,
Mary
Wilson, 620-835-2403
Hesston
Community Child Care Center
309 S. Main - Office
424
W. Lincoln Blvd., Judy Friesen,
620-327-4460
224
N. Weaver, Hesston, Judy Friesen,
620-327-2551
After
school program, 303 Amos
(elementary school) 327-7160
McPherson County
Kids
Kampus
200 S. Chestnut, McPherson, Wanda
Parks, 620-241-7053
Reno County
Central
Christian Day Care Center
1910 E. 30th, Hutchinson, Debbie
D’Alessio, 620-662-1350
Hutchinson
Community College Child Care
Center
(limited to HCC faculty, staff, students;
and, employees of surrounding school
districts)
Chris Rocco, contact person
512 E. 15th, Hutchinson, 620-665-3598 or
620-665-3599
Friendship
Day Care Center- Amy Froth
500 E. 6th, Hutchinson, 620-663-1801
Friendship
Preschool
808 N. Walnut, Hutchinson, Barbara
Welch, 620-663-2801
Hadley
Day Care Center
1010 E. 5th, Hutchinson, Rebecca
Eikleberry, 620-663-9622
Sunflower
Day Care
300 E. 3rd, Hutchinson, Glenda Turner,
620-662-7111
Child Care Facility Licensing and Registration
Reno
County Health Department
209
West 2nd, Hutchinson 67501
620-694-2900,
TTY 694-2925
Contact:
Nancy Gay
Purpose:
To provide child care licensing information and inspections to identify
conditions that compromise health, safety, and child development practices.
Services:
Child care licensing classes, inspections of new facilities, annual license
visits, child care complaint investigations, and unregulated home
investigations.
Child Care Licensing
Marion
County Health Department
230
E. Main, Marion 66861
620-382-2550
or 1-800-305-8848
Contact:
Anita Hooper, LPN
Purpose:
To provide child care licensing information and inspections to identify
conditions that compromise health, safety, and child development practices.
Service
Area: Marion County
Child Care Licensing and
Registration
McPherson
County Health Department
1001
N. Main, McPherson 67460
620-241-1753
Contact:
Connie Germeroth
Free
Services: List of licensed and registered daycare providers.
Child Care Links
21
W. 2nd, Hutchinson 67501
620-669-0291
or 1-800-530-5129
childcarelinks@sbcglobal.net
Free
Services: Referral list of child care providers, training and resources on
child care, financial assistance to help low income families pay for child
care.
Other
Services: Child and Adult Care Food Program, Infant/Toddler Specialist.
Child Protective Services
Dept
of Social & Rehabilitation Services
Harvey County:
411 Washington Rd, Newton 316-283-1195
Contact:
Abby McQueen
Marion County:
906 E. Main, Marion
620-382-2131
McPherson County:
218 E. Kansas, McPherson 620-241-3802
Contact:
Sandra Russell
Reno County:
600 Andrew Ave., South Hutchinson 620-663-5731
Contact:
Tammy Liles, Ext 294, or Kris Stafford, Ext 263
Purpose:
To assist children and parents in difficult or problem family situations when
abuse/neglect is involved.
Services:
Parenting education, counseling, arrangements for foster care, residential care
for children, and child care.
Child Support Enforcement
Dept
of Social & Rehabilitation Services
Harvey County:
411 Washington Rd, Newton 316-‑283-‑6389
Marion County:
906 E. Main, Marion
620-‑382-‑2131
McPherson County:
McPherson 620-‑663-5731
Reno County:
600 Andrew Ave, So. Hutchinson 620-‑663-5731
Purpose:
To assist people with children in their custody who are not being supported by
parent(s) absent from the home.
Services:
Location of parent(s), establishment and enforcement of court orders,
establishing paternity for children born out of wedlock.
Charges:
For civil processing, paternity blood testing, and 4% fee on collections.
Childbirth Class
Hillsboro
Community Medical Center
701
S. Main, Hillsboro 67063
620-947-3114
Services:
Six evening classes are held 4-5 times a year. May take entire class or
refresher course. Sessions cover childbirth terms, nutrition, exercise, labor,
birth, relaxation and breathing, unexpected outcomes, sibling preparation,
postpartum, Infant CPR, breast and bottle feeding, and infant care.
CHOICES
Reno
Co. Youth Servies
216
W. 2nd, Hutchinson 67501
620-694-2552
Contact:
Bill Hermes, Director
Purpose:
To help children learn to make better choices in life. Focus on learning to
consider options, consequences, values, and emotions prior to making decisions.
Services:
Early intervention for all ages through 18 years.
Christian Soup Ministry, Inc.
Deliverance
Christian Ministries
301
E. 3rd, PO Box 984, Hutchinson 67501
620-662-6468
Purpose:
To provide a place of Christian fellowship and a source for basic needs for
those unable to provide for themselves.
Free
Services: Food, clothing and groceries for those in need. Meals delivered to
shut-ins by agency referrals.
Churches United in Ministry, Inc.
401
E Kansas Ave. McPherson 67460
620-241-1753
Purpose:
To assist people who meet agency guidelines with immediate problems on a one
time basis. For people in need, single and married, residents and transients.
Most funds come from the Save N’ Share store.
Service
Area: McPherson County
Circles of Affection
Sexual
Assault/Domestic Violence Center
400
W 2nd, Suite B, Hutchinson 67501
620-665-3630
Crisis Line: 663-2522 or 1-800-701-3630
Purpose:
To aid children from homes with domestic violence or abuse with coping skills.
Service
Area: Reno and surrounding counties
Free
Services: Meetings on Tuesday at 6:00 p.m.
Committee on Diversity Issues
201
E. 6th, Newton 67114
316-284-6001
Contact:
Pam Small and Debbie Palacioz
Purpose:
To improve the awareness of cultures and diversities within the community and
to address concerns brought forth from the community.
Hours:
4th Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m.
Service
Area: Newton
Communicable Disease Program
Reno
County Health Department
209
West 2nd, Hutchinson 67501
620-694-2900,
TTY 694-2925
Free
Services: Consultation on topics related to mode of transmission of diseases,
prevention and treatment.
Communities That Care Program
1520 N. Plum
Hutchinson, Ks. 67501
620-665-4419
Contact:
Sandy Woodson, Community Coordinator
Purpose: To reduce adolescent problem behaviors in
our community (such as substance use, delinquency, teen
pregnancy, school drop-out, and violence) using
tested and effective prevention programs and strategies.
Target Audience: Families and students age 10-14
Community Developmental Disability
Organization (CDDO)
700
E. 14th, Newton 67114
316-283-5170
Ann
Curl, Coordinator of CDDO Supports and Services
annc@Northviewdsi.com
Services:
Single point of entry for developmental disability services in Harvey and
Marion Counties, eligibility determination, funding, choices of services and providers,
quality assurances, council of community members.
Community Health Center, Inc.
200
West 2nd, Hutchinson 67501
620-663-8484
Service:
Minor illness care, chronic disease identification and follow-up, wellness care
and check-ups, and referrals for mental health services or medical care needs
beyond the scope of the clinic.
Community Low Vision Support Group
101
W. 1st Street, Delos Smith Center, Hutchinson 67501
620-662-9403,
Claude Moore 620-662-9455
Purpose:
To help persons with macular degeneration eye problems learn more about the
disease and share coping mechanisms.
Hours:
2nd Monday of each month, 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Community Playschool
2600
College Ave., Box 364, North Newton 67117
316-283-3667
Purpose:
A preschool for children 2 1/2 to 5 years old, serving low-income, single
parent, and special needs families.
Services:
Preschool sessions Tuesday and Thursday, or Wednesday and Friday mornings.
Small fee. Some evening family activities.
Service
Area: Newton area; United Way Agency.
Compassionate Friends - Harvey County
Chapter
1225
N. High, Newton 67114
316-283-3584
(24 Hours)
Contact:
Barb Soth
Purpose:
Organization offering friendship, love, and understanding to bereaved parents
and their families.
Hours:
Meeting date is 2nd Monday of each month at First Church of the Nazarene, 9th
and Main, Newton, from 7:30 – 9:30 p.m.
Compassionate Friends—Marion County
Chapter
402
S. Cedar St., Marion 66861
620-382-3492
Contact:
Thad and Janie Meierhoff, email weeb@southwind.net
Purpose:
Support group for families who have experienced the death of a child.
Hours:
Meeting time is second Monday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at Eastmoor United
Methodist Church in Marion.
Compeer Program
128
N. Main, PO Box 2021, Hutchinson 67504-2021
620-663-7772 patsy@mharenoco.org
Contact:
Patsy Terrell
Purpose:
To match community volunteers with people who are recovering from mental
illness for the purpose of friendship.
Services:
Educational training for volunteers prior to being matched with their friend,
public education programs for community groups.
Affiliations:
Mental Health Association in Reno County and Compeer International Inc.
Consumer Credit Counseling Services,
Inc.
1201
W. Walnut, Salina 67401
800-279-2227
www.salhelp.org/cccs@salhelp.org
Contact:
Jeff Witherspoon
Purpose:
To help those with financial problems through education and assistance with
budget planning, money management, and planned debt liquidation.
Services:
One-on-one confidential counseling, certified HUD housing counseling.
Charges:
Budget, credit information workshops. $5/family.
Hours:
Flexible hours - call for appointment.
Service
Area: Regional including Reno, Harvey, McPherson, and Marion Counties
Cooper Education Center
816
Oak, Newton 67114
316-284-6230
Contact:
Leanne Beets
Director:
Leanne Beets
Purpose:
Alternative education for high school and adults. GED testing, English
literacy.
Charges:
Testing fee - $57.00
Affiliations:
USD 373
Cooperative Extension
Harvey
County: 8th and Main, Newton
316-‑284-‑6930
answer
machine 316-284-6926
Ron
Graber, County Coordinator
Marion County:
Box 178, Marion
620-‑382-‑2325
Steve
Tonn, County Coordinator
McPherson County:
600 West Woodside, McPherson 620-‑241-‑1523
Dale
Ladd, County Coordinator
Reno County:
2 West 10th, South Hutchinson 620‑-662-‑2371
Purpose: To provide educational assistance in areas of nutrition; food safety; consumer education; textiles; family living; 4-H and youth (see