8 Child & Family Services Resources in Kansas City, Missouri — Free Help & Counseling
8 verified child & family services resources in Kansas City, Missouri. Find free counseling, crisis support, sliding-scale therapy, substance abuse treatment, and community help on OneClickMentalHealth. Includes providers offering services in English, Spanish, Spanish (and additional languages vary by site), Spanish (m
Verified resources
- Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Kansas City — Child & Family Services in Kansas City, Missouri — (816) 421-5775 — Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Kansas City serves the Kansas City metropolitan area on both sides of the state line, providing one-to-one mentoring matches
- Catholic Charities of Kansas City-St. Joseph — Child & Family Services in Kansas City, Missouri — (816) 221-4377 — Catholic Charities member agency serving Kansas City, Missouri. Services include: Adoption services, Basic needs services, Case management services, Disaster re
- Kansas City Downtown — Child & Family Services in Kansas City, Missouri — (816) 781-0177 — Easterseals affiliate offering services for children and adults with disabilities and their families. Programs typically include early intervention, autism serv
- Missouri Parents Act (MPACT) — Child & Family Services in Kansas City, Missouri — (816) 531-7070 — Parent Training and Information Center (PTI) for Missouri. Federally funded under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) by the U.S. Department
- Salvation Army Kansas & Western Missouri Division — Child & Family Services in Kansas City, Missouri — (816) 968-5500 — The Kansas & Western Missouri Division of The Salvation Army serves all of Kansas and western Missouri with corps community centers providing emergency assistan
- United Way of Greater Kansas City — Child & Family Services in Kansas City, Missouri — (816) 472-4289 — United Way local affiliate serving Kansas City, Missouri. Coordinates community impact in education, financial stability, and health, including 211 information
- University of Missouri-Kansas City Developmental Disabilities Resource Center — Child & Family Services in Kansas City, Missouri — (816) 235-1763 — Family-to-Family Health Information Center (F2F) for Missouri. Parent/family-led nonprofit serving children and youth with special health care needs (CYSHCN) an
- YMCA of Greater Kansas City — Child & Family Services in Kansas City, Missouri — (816) 561-9622 — YMCA of Greater Kansas City serves the Kansas City metropolitan area on both sides of the state line with 14 branch facilities, dozens of child care sites, and
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Frequently asked questions
How many child & family services resources are available in Kansas City, Missouri?
OneClickMentalHealth lists verified child & family services resources across Kansas City, Missouri. The full count and current listings are shown above. New providers are added and verified on an ongoing basis.
Are these child & family services services free?
Most listings on OneClickMentalHealth are free or low-cost. Each resource page shows pricing or fee structure when known. Many providers offer sliding-scale fees based on income, accept Medicaid, or are funded by federal, state, or county programs.
How do I know if I'm eligible?
Eligibility varies by provider — common factors include income, insurance, residency, age, and the type of service needed. Call the listed phone number; most intake staff can tell you in a few minutes whether you qualify and what to bring.
What if I'm in crisis right now?
If you or someone you love is in immediate danger, call 911. For mental health emergencies, call or text 988 — the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — for free, 24/7, confidential support in English and Spanish (Spanish: press 2). Veterans can press 1.
Do these services accept insurance or Medicaid?
Many do. Open any resource page to see accepted insurance plans when reported, or call to confirm. If you don't have insurance, ask about sliding-scale fees, charity care, or county-funded programs — many providers serve uninsured patients.
Can I get help in a language other than English?
Yes — many resources offer services in Spanish, and several support Vietnamese, Korean, Chinese, Tagalog, Arabic, or French. Use the language filter, or call 988 (press 2 for Spanish, or use 988lifeline.org/help-yourself/en-espanol/ for more options).
In crisis? Call or text 988 for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (free, 24/7, confidential, English and Spanish). Veterans press 1. For LGBTQ+ youth, call 988 then press 3. If you are in immediate danger, call 911.