Community Resources
Counseling / Mental Health
Mental Health & Crisis Hotline, Suicide Prevention: Dial 988 from any cell phone or landline
Free Kansas Crisis Counseling Program for COVID-19: - 1-800-273-8255
Programa de Asesoramiento de Crisis por COVID-19 de Kansas - 1-800-273-8255
Someone to Talk to
Family Crisis Hotline - 1-866-792-1885
Suicide Hotline - 1-800-273-TALK or 988
Suicide Hotline - 1-800-SUICIDE
Crisis Text Hotline - Text CONNECT to 741741
Emergency Support
Call ‘211’ for Help - “211” is a 24hour hotline provided through the United Way. The hotline can answer questions about local resources for emergency situations for anyone in need. Simply dial ‘211’ from any landline or cell phone, after providing your zip code you’ll be connected with local resources.
Barton County Emergency Aid – Rent/Utility Assistance, MWF 8:30 – 11:30, (620) 793-3345, bartonemergencyaid@gmail.com
Free Kansas Crisis Counseling Program for COVID-19: - 1-800-273-8255
Someone to Talk to
Family Crisis Hotline - 1-866-792-1885
Suicide Hotline - 1-800-273-TALK
Suicide Hotline - 1-800-SUICIDE
Crisis Text Hotline - Text CONNECT to 741741
Health and Nutrition
Barton County Food Bank – Families or individuals in need are invited to call the Barton County Health Department at (620) 792-4001. Appointments are available for drive-thru pick-up. The Barton County Food Bank is located at 3007 10th St, Great Bend, KS 67530.
USD 428 Free & Reduced Meal Program - More information can be found on the USD 428 Food Service webpage. Applications for free or reduced meals should be completed during the enrollment process.
Housing / Relocation Information
Kansas Eviction Prevention Program (KEPP) Rent Assistance Program - The State of Kansas has established a fund to help prevent evictions during COVID-19. Through a joint application between a landlord and tenant, tenants are eligible for up to nine months of assistance, not to exceed $5,000 per household. Applications will be approved within the order they are received.
Relocation Information - GreatBend.org
Internet - Connectivity
The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) is a U.S. government program run by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) program to help low-income households pay for internet service and connected devices like a laptop or tablet. Click here to learn more about eligibility and apply today!
Apply Online
Call to request an application - 877-384-2575
Or Apply through a participating internet provider - Nex-Tech & Verizon Wireless are local vendors, click here to search for a company near you.
Parent Support and Resources
1-800-Children Call Line & Resource Directory
1-800-Children is a 24/7 parenting support line to aid in connecting parents to information, local resources, and supports when they need them. During the day staff answer and help connect to services, at night it is run by trained volunteers.
We are in your corner!
What support or advice can we offer in this moment?
What support or resources could be helpful moving forward?
Can we follow up to ensure you found what you need?
Call 1-800-Children (1-800-332-6378)
Download the mobile app by searching 1800CHILDRENKS in your app store
Email or text 1800CHILREN@kcsl.org
Visit 1800CHILDRENKS.org to find resources near you
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