Resources for families

Community Care Coalition

A non-profit organization that offers free resources, programs, and advocacy for caregivers who deal with ongoing chronic illness. Serves the entire Kansas City area and functions as a partnership of many agencies whose focus is on the family caregiver.

3756 West 95th Street • Leawood, KS 66206

(913) 649-2121

National Family Caregiver’s Association

The National Family Caregivers Association (NFCA) exists to support family caregivers and to speak out publicly for caregivers’ needs. Website offers support, access to resources, education and information.

(800) 896-3650

Skill Builders

Education and support for widows, widowers and caregivers.

(913) 649-1265

Turning Point

Helps individuals who are ill, and their families, understand, prepare for and respond to the physical and emotional changes brought on by illness; classes, support groups, community outreach, etc.

(913) 649-7555

American Red Cross

Home Care: Skills for the Family Caregiver; a course that teaches lay caregivers proper skills and techniques to help safely care for a family member or friend in the home. Through discussion and practicing skills on a mannequin, participants learn about safety, infection control, personal care, positioning and transferring, physical conditioning and self care for the caregiver.

(816) 931-6662 -7030

Strokes of Support

A non-profit organization that offers free programs throughout the Kansas City area for stroke survivors and their family members.

(913) 649-7555

Cancer Action

Assists cancer patients and their caregivers by providing direct services and education, is an independent, non-profit agency serving the Greater Kansas City metropolitan area, promotes prevention and early detection.

13905 E 39th St • Independence, MO

(816) 350-8881 • (913) 321-8880

Alzheimer’s Association • Heart of America Chapter

Hosts multiple support groups, education classes for families and others, and is involved with advocacy efforts to improve quality of life for those with Alzheimer’s disease and their families.

3846 West 75th St • Prairie Village, KS 66208

Main Office: (913) 831-3888 or (800) 733-1981

Mid-America Regional Council • Department of Aging

300 Rivergate Center • 600 Broadway • Kansas City, MO 64105-9990

(816) 474-4240 • (816) 421-7758 • (800) 593-7948

AARP Missouri State Office

700 W 47th St • Suite 110 • Kansas City, MO 64112

(888) 389-5627 • (816) 561-3107 Fax

AARP Kansas State Office

555 S Kansas Ave • Suite 201 • Topeka, KS 66603

(866) 448-3619 • (785) 232-8259 Fax

Missouri • Meals on Wheels

Mid America Regional Council

(counties: Cass, Clay, Jackson, Platte, Ray) • (816) 474-4240

Kansas • Meals on Wheels

Johnson County Area Agency on Aging • (913) 477-8120

Clear Hearing Aid Service

4125 Somerset • Prairie Village KS 66205 • (913)642-3311