Helpful Resources
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
988 - Call, text or chat
The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones.
Sunflower Mental Health Guide
Discover essential insights and practical tips for supporting people with mental health conditions. Our comprehensive Mental Health Guide (PDF) is designed for anyone looking to foster understanding, empathy and effective communication in their personal and professional relationships.
Sunflower Resources
- Community Resources - Search for local programs in communities across Kansas.
- Caregiver Resources - Caregiving Collaborations® is a program to support caregivers
- Project SEARCH - Internship program for young adults with developmental disabilities who want to work
- Person-Centered Planning - How does Sunflower support you and your development of a plan for how you want to live your life?
- Home Care Options (Agency-Directed or Self-Directed Care)
- Centauri Health Solutions - Some people with physical or mental health conditions may qualify for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI). These are programs through the Social Security Administration. Centauri can help members know if they may be eligible. Centauri can also help them apply.
- Opioid and Substance Abuse - Learn more about options for recovery.
Helpful Links
- Talking to Your Doctor
- Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)
- Pathways to Oral Health - Oral health support for people with disabilities
- Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion
- Medline Plus - Health information from the National Library of Medicine
Aging, Disability and Caregiver Resources
- Aging with Dignity - Five Wishes
- Caregiver Resourses through Vela
- Center for Inclusive Health - from the Special Olympics
- National Indian Council On Aging
- National Resource Center on LGBTQ+ Aging
- National Caucus and Center on Black Aging
- National Council on Disabilities - Resources
- Independent Living Center Resources
- Support Groups in Kansas
Mental Health
- National Institute of Mental Health - Resources
- Mental Health First Aid - from the National Council for Mental Wellbeing - Resources
- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) - Resources
- National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) - Kansas resources
- Support Groups in Kansas
Other Health Resources
- Asian & Pacific Islander American Health Forum - Resources
- Asian Mental Health Collective
- National Coalition for LGBTQ Health
- LGBTQ+ Mental Health Resources
- African American Wellness Project
- BEAM Black Emotional and Mental Health Collective
- National Alliance for Hispanic Health
- Mental Health Resouces for BIPOC Community - Black & African American, Asian American, Latinx & Hispanic, Native and Indigenous
- Indian Health Services - The federal health program for American Indians and Alaska Natives
Kansas Government Resources
- Family Mobile Crisis Helpline - 1-833-441-2240. From the Department for Children and Families (DCF): This helpline quickly connects families to supports and services, de-escalates crises and prevents the need for more restrictive interventions. Available for Kansas children and young adults ages 0-20.
- Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE)
- Division of Health Care Finance (DHCF)
- Kansas Medicaid (KanCare)
- Kansas Medicaid Ombudsman
- Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility (PRTF) - from the KanCare Ombudsman's office
- Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services (KDADS)
- Consumer Access Guide to HCBS Services in Kansas – From KDADS Community Services and Programs Commission