Junction City – Geary County
Resource Guide

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

CAPPER FOUNDATIONS
3500 S.W. 10th Ave.
Topeka, KS 66604
Contact person: Intake Coordinator
785-272-4060
http://www.capper.org

Person-centered educational and therapeutic services for children with physical disabilities including assistive technology, professional and family training, recreation, early intervention, and pediatric therapy. Services are offered on and off site. Service options include assessment, individualized program development, equipment loan bank, consultation and short term placement in the following areas: augmentative communication, educational technology, positioning, mobility, seating, computer access and rehabilitation engineering.

FEE: Depends on service obtained
HOURS: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Monday- Friday

CENTRAL KANSAS FOUNDATION FOR ALCOHOL AND CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY
1805 S. Ohio
P.O. Box 2117
Salina, KS 67402-2117
785-825-6224

Is a non-profit corporation formed for the purpose of providing alcohol and other drug related services. The services include: Individual and Family counseling for adults and adolescents, outpatient treatment, intervention, assessment and referral services, support groups, employees assistance, and prevention. The Foundation is supported by the United Way, local liquor taxes, grants and client fees. Fees are based on the client’s ability to pay.

HOURS:
Office 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Monday- Friday
Detox and Inpatient – Open 24 hours

CEREBRAL PALSY RESEARCH FOUNDATION OF KS. INC.
P.O. Box 8217
Wichita, KS 67208
316-688-1888

The purpose of the Cerebral Palsy Research Foundation of KS Inc. is to enhance the lifestyle of persons with cerebral palsy and similar disabilities. Services provided include: information and referral, job placement, employment, housing, physical therapy adapted equipment, medical research, public education.

FEE: Varies with service
HOURS: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Monday – Friday

CHURCH DIRECTORY

The following link is maintained by a local resident and is a listing of the Churches in our local area. This site also contains a calendar of local Church events.

http://www.jcchurches.net

CIVIL AIR PATROL
Kansas Wing, Civil Air Patrol
540 Airport Road
Junction City, KS
785-238-7861
785-238-8492
http://www.cap.gov

The Civil Air Patrol is an auxiliary of the U.S. Air Force. Its membership is open to students who are 13 years of age or older and/or any adult who is willing to volunteer. The CAP has three missions: aerospace, cadet programs, and emergency services.

AEROSPACE:
Teaches its members and community members the importance of aviation/space travel. Each person, flyer/ non-flyer, has been affected by aerospace.

CADET PROGRAMS:
Each cadet learns about aerospace and leadership skills. Cadets are eligible for airplane rides and participate in encampment (held at Fort Riley). Survival schools are also available.

EMERGENCY SERVICES:
Cadets and Senior members participate in practice and real missions. Missions might be looking for downed aircraft, lost children, filling sand bags, and/or damage assessment after a disaster.

Those desiring more information may call 785-238-8492 (evenings) or 785-238-7861 (evenings).

COALITION OF PARENT EDUCATORS
801 Poyntz Ave.
Manhattan, KS 66502
785- 587-2820

THE PURPOSE OF C.O.P.E. IS TO:
Raise awareness for the importance of parenting and the need for parenting education.
Encourage positive parenting skills.
Provide the community with information on available parenting resources.
Provide a forum for parent educators in the community to share information and resources.
Promote the use of volunteers in teaching parenting skills.
Act as advocates for needed parenting education services and legislation.

C.O.P.E. PROVIDES:
Notebooks with current (updated monthly) information concerning over 50 parenting programs in the Manhattan community. Notebooks available to any community, organization or business.
C.O.P.E. calendar listing in local newspaper weekly. listing includes parenting classes, support groups, events, activities and resources, networking forum for all who attended monthly meetings.

MEETS:
2nd Monday of each month at 12:00 p.m. in the Conference Room, 801 Poyntz, Manhattan.

COMMUNITY LITERACY COUNCIL, INC.
136 W. 3rd
P.O. Box 144
Junction City, KS 66441
785- 238-2110

Community Literacy Council was incorporated March 1987 for the purpose of teaching reading, writing, and math to anyone who does not possess these skills. We can help those needing to learn the ABCs of reading, writing, and math to those studying for the G.E.D. tests. We provide one-on-one tutoring at no cost. The Community Literacy Council is a not-for-profit volunteer agency. All tutoring is done by volunteers.

FEE: Books may be purchased at cost if desired ($4.00-$10.00)
ELIGIBILITY: 16 or older- not enrolled in high school, must be able to speak/understand English. No upper age limit.

COMMUNITY SERVICES FOR AGING
(A PROJECT OF AREA AGENCY ON AGING)
4-H Senior Center
1107 S. Spring Valley Road
Junction City, KS 66441
785-238-4105

North Central Flint Hills
437 Houston St.
Manhattan, KS 66502
800-432-2703
785-776-9294

Community Services for Aging helps older persons find answers to a wide range of questions or problems concerning such issues as Medicare, Social Security, Nursing Homes, Income Tax, Health Insurance, Weatherization, Consumer Fraud, Housing and many more. Through the establishment of a volunteer network the program provides information to contact other agencies and to handle consumer problems older people have. Primary objectives of the program are to train and advise local information providers, present community education programs and to serve as an advocate for older persons. A toll-free WATS phone line is available for older consumers and the program volunteers (Community Service Advisors) for assistance.

FEE: Vary, 4-H Senior Center provides meals & transportation, Monday- Friday

CONSUMER CREDIT COUNSELING SERVICE, INC.
1201 W. Walnut
Salina, KS
785-827-6731

WE EDUCATE
CCCS believes financial education play an important role in improving the quality of life.
WE COUNSEL
Professional counselors are available at no cost to assist in budget planning and debt management.
WE ARE HERE FOR YOU
Speakers for civic groups, financial information for employees, Financial Fitness workshops, Budget Counseling, Debt liquidation program, HUD Certified Housing Counseling.

COURT SERVICES OFFICE
Pennell Building
801 North Washington
Junction City, KS 66441
785-762-3105

Supervise probationers. List of services provided: Counseling, evaluations, social histories and pre-sentence investigations and any other services ordered by the Court.

FEE: None
HOURS: 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Monday – Friday

CRISIS CENTER, INC.
P.O. Box 1526
Manhattan, KS 66502
785-539-2785

24-hour hotline 1-800-727-2785
or 762-8835 (Junction City/Geary County)
or 539-2785

The Crisis Center serves victims of family violence and sexual assault. Services include 24-hour crisis counseling, interim housing for the victims and their children, emergency transportation, advocacy, education, Public and School education programs, and referral. All services are free and confidential.