Kansas Unemployment

Loss of a job is never easy and the financial burden that follows can be crippling. Visit the Kansas Unemployment website to file for unemployment benefits or see if you are eligible.

Kansas Job Listings

COVID-19 has affected all businesses and organizations. As a result, more people are currently unemployed than ever before. Kansas Job Listings shows available matches job seekers with businesses looking for employees.

CapFed Community Care Station

CapFed Community Care Station provides rent, utility and basic needs assistance to Shawnee-County area residents. The program is designed to help lower-income households and households that experienced job loss or significant income loss due to the COVID-19. For more information, call (785) 836-4500 or email [email protected]

Housing and Credit Counseling, Inc.

Housing and Credit Counseling, Inc. helps individuals and families with budgeting, late rent or mortgage payments, Covid-19-related financial difficulties and so much more. Learn more by visiting the Housing and Credit Counseling, Inc. website.

Stormont Vail Behavioral Health

Stormont Vail Behavioral Health offers both inpatient and outpatient services for children, adolescents and adults needing emotional and mental health care. Call (785) 270-4630 to schedule an appointment or visit the Stormont Vail Behavioral Health page to learn more.  

Suicide Prevention & Mental Health Resources

At Stormont Vail Health, we are committed to reducing the stigma of suicide and mental illness and raising awareness about the resources and information available.

Shawnee County Community Cares Line

Whether you are feeling isolated or just need someone to talk to, Shawnee County Community Cares Line are here for you. If you are in need of a listening ear, call 1-800-979-8199 (hours are Monday – Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. All calls are answered by community volunteers).

Professional Support Assistance Line

The Stormont Vail Behavioral Health Center has created a support service for health care workers in our region to get quick and easy access to the mental health services you may need during this critical time. We offer in-person or various telehealth methods, including virtual visits. This service is not meant to replace, but rather supplement Employee Assistance Programs and other similar benefits. Call (785) 270-4646 and use the key phrase “PROFESSIONAL ASSISTANCE.”

Parent Helpline

KCSL’s Parent Helpline 1-800-CHILDREN is a free, statewide, anonymous, information and referral service. It provides a trained person on the other end who will listen, empathize with your situation and offer support. There’s no question too small or problem too big. The Helpline is available 24/7 in English and Spanish and can refer you to services anywhere in Kansas. Call the Parent Helpline 1-800-CHILDREN whenever you have a question or feel frustrated, upset or confused.

United Way Resources

Dial 211 from any phone to speak with a referral specialist 24 hours a day about COVID-19 or any other service needs you may have. Available in English and Spanish.

Community Resources Council

Community Resources Council links with other collaborative groups to address specific needs in the community. This is accomplished through the development of community-wide initiatives that avoid duplication of services, maximize available resources, implement community plans designed to meet a specific outcome, and monitor progress. Find food resources through the Community Resources Council website.

Jayhawk Area Agency on Aging (JAAA)

The goal is to foster independence, seeking to change the conditions that pose barriers for those who wish to remain a strong and vital part of the community. JAAA advocates on aging issues, builds community partnerships and implements programs to help older adults live independent and dignified lives. Find food resources through the JAAA website.

Harvesters Community Food Network

Harvesters’ mission is to feed hungry people today and work to end hunger tomorrow. They are a regional food bank serving a 26-county area of northwestern Missouri and northeastern Kansas. They envision a time when everyone in our community will have access to enough nutritious food to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Find Local Food Pantries by visiting the Harvesters website.

Shawnee County Food Resources

Need help finding food resources in Shawnee County? Here is a map of local food pantries, summer feeding sites and food giveaways. Enter your address to find resources nearby. Created and updated by Shawnee County K-State Research and Extension.

Kansas Eviction Prevention Program

Kansas Eviction Prevention Program helps Kansans access the safe, affordable housing they need and the dignity they deserve. Learn more by visiting the Kansas Eviction Prevention Program website.

Housing and Credit Counseling, Inc.

Housing and Credit Counseling, Inc. helps individuals and families with budgeting, late rent or mortgage payments, Covid-19-related financial difficulties and so much more. Learn more by visiting the Housing and Credit Counseling, Inc. website.

Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library Health & Wellness 

The local library has a great calendar of events and classes that they offer to the public. The organization works on initiatives both inside and outside the library to improve lives for everyone. Check out some of their health and wellness events here.

No-cost FitLot class.

Willow Park - Now that your community has a new outdoor fitness park, we want to make sure that you know how to use it! Join us for an intro class, a one-hour circuit training workout, or an 8-week series to get into a regular active routine.  All FitLot classes are 100% free to attend and led by certified fitness professionals.