Community Resource Directory

Stormont Vail Health encourages you to view our Community Resource Directory to find support and services for various needs.

Note: Please contact each organization to confirm their specific service or program availability.

Shawnee County


Stormont Vail Health Community Engagement Department

The Stormont Vail Health Community Engagement Department regularly tracks available community resources and services in Shawnee County, from behavioral health to food and nutrition to housing. Call (785) 270-0139 for more information.

Topeka Resource Checklist

Many local organizations and community advocates utilize the Topeka Resource Checklist to guide people to appropriate support based on their unique situation.

Kansas Community Network Community Access Platform

The Kansas Community Care Network is an integrated health and social service network created with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas (BCBSKS), Healthify, and other local partners in Kansas.

As part of this initiative, BCBSKS offers the Community Access Platform, a free directory to find healthcare providers and community resources to assist with mental health, nutrition, housing, transportation, and other needs.

United Way

United Way heads many initiatives to help meet a wide range of needs for people across Shawnee County. Check out United Way’s featured programs or the list below to learn more:

  • 211: United Way’s comprehensive resource hotline
  • Born Learning: Tools to support parents and caregivers
  • Mission United: Housing assistance for veterans
  • My Free Taxes: Free state and federal tax filing service
  • Smart Money: Information and tools to help people experiencing an emergency, struggling to pay bills, or feeling financially unstable

Community Resources Council

Every year, the Community Resources Council publishes the Jackson, Jefferson, and Shawnee County Resource Directory, which features hundreds of local health and community resources for seniors, youths, veterans, and others.

Doorstep, Inc.

Doorstep provides emergency and short-term support such as food, clothing, and rent assistance to Topeka residents experiencing a critical need due to unexpected job loss, health issues, or other event.

KanCare Ombudsman Community Resource Guide

KanCare Ombudsman Office provides an extensive catalog of essential services to support Kansans in need. Click here to search community resources by county. You can also contact your local Ombudsman for help with KanCare issues related to services, access, and rights.

Lyon County


United Way

United Way heads many initiatives to help meet a wide range of needs for people across Lyon County. Check out United Way’s featured programs or the list below to learn more:

  • 211: United Way’s comprehensive resource hotline
  • Born Learning: Tools to support parents and caregivers
  • Mission United: Housing assistance for veterans
  • My Free Taxes: Free state and federal tax filing service
  • Smart Money: Information and tools to help people experiencing an emergency, struggling to pay bills, or feeling financially unstable

Kansas Community Network Community Access Platform

The Kansas Community Care Network is an integrated health and social service network created with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas (BCBSKS), Healthify, and other local partners in Kansas.

As part of this initiative, BCBSKS offers the Community Access Platform, a free directory to find healthcare providers and community resources to assist with mental health, nutrition, housing, transportation, and other needs.

KanCare Ombudsman Community Resource Guide

KanCare Ombudsman Office provides an extensive catalog of essential services to support Kansans in need. Click here to search community resources by county. You can also contact your local Ombudsman for help with KanCare issues related to services, access, and rights.

Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas Resource Bus

Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas launched the Resource Bus to deliver food, diapers, seasonal items, and essentials to rural Lyon County communities.

Salvation Army

The Emporia Salvation Army offers many resources for at-risk and in-need individuals and families, including emergency financial assistance, food and nutrition support, casework services, and more.

ECKAN Lyon County Community Center

The East Central Kansas Economic Opportunity Corporation provides several services across the region to support the stability, health, and engagement of those in need. Call the Lyon County Community Center to schedule an appointment and learn more about available supports, including healthcare and transportation vouchers, housing and nutrition assistance, and school supply programs.

Riley County


United Way

United Way heads many initiatives to help meet a wide range of needs for people across Riley County. Check out United Way’s featured programs or the list below to learn more:

  • 211: United Way’s comprehensive resource hotline
  • Born Learning: Tools to support parents and caregivers
  • Mission United: Housing assistance for veterans
  • My Free Taxes: Free state and federal tax filing service
  • Smart Money: Information and tools to help people experiencing an emergency, struggling to pay bills, or feeling financially unstable

Kansas Community Network Community Access Platform

The Kansas Community Care Network is an integrated health and social service network created with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas (BCBSKS), Healthify, and other local partners in Kansas.

As part of this initiative, BCBSKS offers the Community Access Platform, a free directory to find healthcare providers and community resources to assist with mental health, nutrition, housing, transportation, and other needs.

KanCare Ombudsman Community Resource Guide

KanCare Ombudsman Office provides an extensive catalog of essential services to support Kansans in need. Click here to search community resources by county. You can also contact your local Ombudsman for help with KanCare issues related to services, access, and rights.

Salvation Army Manhattan

The Salvation Army Manhattan offers many resources for at-risk and in-need individuals and families, from disaster relief to housing services to prescription assistance. Other supports include clothing and prescription vouchers, personal care and hygiene products, and rental assistance.

Geary County


United Way of Junction City/Geary County

United Way of Junction City/Geary County heads many initiatives to help meet a wide range of needs for Geary County residents. Check out featured programs or available supports below to learn more:

  • 211: United Way’s comprehensive resource hotline
  • Born Learning: Tools to support parents and caregivers
  • Mission United: Housing assistance for veterans
  • My Free Taxes: Free state and federal tax filing service
  • Smart Money: Information and tools to help people experiencing an emergency, struggling to pay bills, or feeling financially unstable

Kansas Community Network Community Access Platform

The Kansas Community Care Network is an integrated health and social service network created with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas (BCBSKS), Healthify, and other local partners in Kansas.

As part of this initiative, BCBSKS offers the Community Access Platform, a free directory to find healthcare providers and community resources to assist with mental health, nutrition, housing, transportation, and other needs.

KanCare Ombudsman Community Resource Guide

The Salvation Army Manhattan offers many resources for at-risk and in-need individuals and families, from disaster relief to housing services to prescription assistance. Other supports include clothing and prescription vouchers, personal care and hygiene products, and rental assistance.

Salvation Army of Geary County

The Salvation Army of Geary County offers many resources for at-risk and in-need individuals and families, from disaster relief to housing services to prescription assistance, emergency financial assistance, nutrition programs, and casework services.

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.

Emotional, Mental, Physical, & Social Support

Shawnee County

Compassionate Ear Warm Line

The Compassionate Ear Warm Line is a peer-run listening service that provides non-crisis supportive listening, coping strategies, information, and a reprieve from loneliness or isolation. Support is available from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. every night of the year. Call (913) 281-2251 or toll-free at (866) 927-6327.

Shawnee County


Bods Feeding Bods

The Bods Feeding Bods Food and Commodities Pantry supports Topeka’s overall health and wellness by providing free access to nutritious options and other basic needs such as hygiene items, clothing, and kitchen and school supplies.

Harvesters Food Pantry

Harvesters Community Food Network works with community groups to improve access to nutritious food for those in need through pop-up food pantries, prescriptive pantries, and nutrition education. Click the links below for more information:

K-State Research and Extension Department

The K-State Research and Extension Department provides an online map of free food distribution sites in Shawnee County in addition to:

Emporia Area Community Resources


Corky’s Cupboard Food Pantry

Corky’s Pantry, located at the south end of the Center for Student Involvement inside the Memorial Union, provides temporary food assistance to Emporia State University students. Students can visit Corky's Pantry once a week to receive non-perishable goods, fresh produce, refrigerated and frozen items, and toiletries.

Abundant Harvest Food Kitchen

Abundant Harvest Food Kitchen, a program through Emporia Rescue Mission, supports the community's nutritional needs by providing warm boxed meals. Those needing transportation assistance can also receive free rides from Lyon County Transportation Bus Services.

Riley County


Harvesters Food Pantry

Harvesters Community Food Network in Manhattan works with the local Salvation Army to provide a drive-through food pickup program in addition to an online local food pantry map.

Flint Hills Breadbasket

The Flint Hills Breadbasket, a Manhattan-based non-profit, helps Riley County, Ft. Riley, and St. George residents access nutritious food choices through local food pantries, community resource referrals, and more.

Geary County


Flint Hills Breadbasket

The Flint Hills Breadbasket, a Manhattan-based non-profit, helps Riley County, Ft. Riley, and St. George residents access nutritious food choices through local food pantries, community resource referrals, and more.

Flint Hills Technical College Food Bank

The Flint Hills Technical College Food Pantry offers three on-site locations at the Main, Downtown, and South Campuses for enrolled students to receive nutrition and financial assistance, clothing, personal care, and hygiene items. Additionally, students can apply for financial aid through the For the Wrangler Pantry Relief Fund to cover the cost of clothing, school supplies, housing, infant products, and other basic needs.

Shawnee County


Topeka Housing Authority

Topeka Housing Authority provides stable, quality, affordable housing opportunities for low- and moderate-income families in parts of Shawnee County. THA provides public housing apartments and manages Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers to over 1,350 low-income families and individuals. Click the link above to visit the THA’s website and learn more.

Evergy Cares Kansas Fund

The Evergy Cares Kansas Fund is available to help eligible Evergy customers manage their energy bills. To qualify, customers have a payment agreement with a balance of less than $500, be 65 years or older or receiving permanent disability income from SSI or SSD (up to $400 credit), or have a total household income below Evergy’s income guidelines (up to $200 credit).

Lyon County


Family Promise of the Flint Hills

Family Promise, a national organization, offers prevention, shelter, and stabilization services for families experiencing homelessness. Other resources include rental and utility support, landlord mediation, transportation assistance, and much more.

Evergy Cares Kansas Fund

The Evergy Cares Kansas Fund is available to help eligible Evergy customers manage their energy bills. To qualify, customers have a payment agreement with a balance of less than $500, be 65 years or older or receiving permanent disability income from SSI or SSD (up to $400 credit), or have a total household income below Evergy’s income guidelines (up to $200 credit).

Riley County


Evergy Cares Kansas Fund

The Evergy Cares Kansas Fund is available to help eligible Evergy customers manage their energy bills. To qualify, customers have a payment agreement with a balance of less than $500, be 65 years or older or receiving permanent disability income from SSI or SSD (up to $400 credit), or have a total household income below Evergy’s income guidelines (up to $200 credit).

Geary County


Evergy Cares Kansas Fund

The Evergy Cares Kansas Fund is available to help eligible Evergy customers manage their energy bills. To qualify, customers have a payment agreement with a balance of less than $500, be 65 years or older or receiving permanent disability income from SSI or SSD (up to $400 credit), or have a total household income below Evergy’s income guidelines (up to $200 credit).

Shawnee County


Junior League of Topeka Diaper Depot

The Junior League of Topeka's Diaper Depot provides 10,000 diapers to low-income parents every month. Click here to sign up for the Diaper Depot program or learn how to donate.

Kansas Children's Service League Parent Helpline

The Kansas Children's Service League Parent Helpline is a free information and referral service available 24/7 in over 200 languages. Call 1 (800) CHILDREN to connect with a trained representative who can listen, empathize, and provide other support and resources in Kansas.

Lyon County


The Baby Closet of Emporia, Kansas

The Baby Closet connects families with children up to five years old with food, clothing, toiletries, and other essential items like breast pumps, cribs, high chairs, diapers, formula, and toys.

Shiloh Family Life Center

Shiloh Home of Hope & Pregnancy Center/Family Life Services provides services to women experiencing an unplanned pregnancy. These supports include informal counseling and limited emergency financial assistance in addition to diapers, formula, parent education classes, and more.

Riley County


The Cats' Cupboard

The Cats' Cupboard connects Kansas State University students with immediate, no-cost access to food and personal hygiene items.

Little Apple Diaper Drive

Every year, the Little Apple Diaper Drive aims to collect 10,000 diapers to distribute to Manhattan organizations that support families and infants in need. This community program also promotes awareness about how a lack of clean diapers can harm babies and families.

Business Contact Information Available Options Hours of Operation Coverage Area Price Payment Method
A&A Specialized Transportation 785-233-8212 Ambulatory, Wheelchair Open 24/7. Wheelchair travel by appointment only, Call 48 hours prior Topeka and Surrounding area Ambulatory: $20 first 10 miles Wheelchair: $30 first 10 miles After first 10 miles, $2.50/mile outside of Topeka KC: $150 each way + milage Cash/Credit
A Helping Hand Home Care 844-281-3847 Topeka $30 roundtrip + ($.50/mile) Cash/Check
Angels at Home Care 785-271-4378 Flexible Topeka $27/hour - 3 hour minimum Weekends: $31/hour with 3 hour minumum KC: 4 hour minumum Veteran (or spouse of a vet), use own vehicle: hourly rate + $10 flat for gas VA Authorization, Cash, Check, Credit
BTM Medical Transportation 785-383-5084 M-F 7:30am-5:00pm Topeka City Limits $35 for one way, $45 round trip Cash/Check/Credit
Breakthrough House 785-232-6960 MEMBERS ONLY
East Topeka Senior Center 785-251-6988 For appts. within Shawnee County. For 60+ who live in Shawnee County $8 suggested donation round-trip in town Cash, check, credit card
First Class Transportation 785-266-1331 Weekend/After Hours Kenny 785-640-7937 Steve 785-220-5904 Ambulatory, Wheelchair, Gurney After 5/7 pm, rates increased to $70 5-7 pm, $120 amb.; $90 5-7pm, $210 wheelchair; $350 5-7pm, $500 gurney. Topeka and Surrounding area Ambulatory: $50 round trip before 5 pm. Wheelchair: $64 round trip before 5 pm. Gurney $244 rt before 5 pm. +$2/mile there and back out of city + $30/hour wait time. Cash, check, credit card (up front)
First Student (Formally Apple Bus) (973-524-5923) Ambulatory only, Primarilly Mentally ill patients to mental hospitals and kids transportation for TFI, but will serve others 24/7 for transportation from 10pm-6am please notify ahead of time if at all possible Entire state of KS and some MO 4.25/mile or set up a contract with Daniel Cain 913-856-5650 office 816-266-1077 cell Billing sent to Facility and Facility bills patient
Girl Friday 785-364-6614 $20/hour (1-hour minimum charge)
Grace Home Care 785-286-2273 CLIENTS ONLY. $26/hour weekdays, $28/hour weekends Cash, check, credit card
Hillside 785-266-3202 6am-5pm, 5pm-7pm, 7pm-6am Shawnee County Surrounding area with extra fee 6a-5p Ambulatory $20 each way, Wheelchair $30 each way, Stretcher $115 each way; 5p-7p Ambulatory $30 each way, Wheelchair $50 each way, Stretcher $150 each way; 7p-6a Ambulatory $40 each way, Wheelchair $90 each way, Stretcher $200 each way ($2/mi additional outside Shawnee County; COVID transport in designated van; O2 supplied for additional $15) Cash,Check
Home Instead Senior Care 785-272-6101 (Topeka office) $35/hour (2-hour minimum charge) for appts. /$40/hour (2-hour min.) home from hospital Clients: ACH draft; Non-Clients: Cash/check
MediCoach (Shawnee KS) 913-548-1306 24/7 with 24-hour notice preferred $68.50 + mileage Cash, check up front, credit card by phone
Papan's Landing Senior Center (785-251-6988) Residents from Oakland and north of Kansas River as far north as NW 46th Street 8a-12:30p Monday-Friday Donation
Preacher's Ride 10% senior and military discounts 9a-6p Monday-Friday, up to 10 days in advance In town, out of town with sufficient notice $2.50 start then $1.80/mile in town. Prices out of town depending on location. Cash only
Reliable Taxi 785-727-9263 Must schedule during business hours. 8a-11p Mon.-Thurs. + Sat.; 9a-11p Friday; 10a-10p Sun. Additional $10 fee after business hours Cash, or credit or debit card with $3 up charge
Stagecoach LLC 785-231-4680 Emergency rides only after 4 pm Monday to Saturday Topeka, Jefferson & Douglas Counties, KC $12.50 per stop in Topeka ($50/hour if must wait); $100 each way to KC; $15-30 per stop to Jeff. or Douglas County
Taxi Driver Topeka 785-640-0189 Regular taxicab rates Cash, or credit card by phone
Topeka Metro ADA Lift Service 785-783-7000 (TDD 785-233-2019) Must schedule w/ 24-hour notice. Topeka $4 each way Cash
Topeka Metro (fixed route bus service) 785-783-7000 Saturday schedules reduced, no Sunday/holidays. Start times may vary on some routes, 6a-6p Mon.-Sat Within city per fixed routes $1/trip or $2 for a 24-hour ticket Cash or bus ticket/pass
VA Volunteer Medical Transportation 785-350-3111 ext. 54528 VETERANS ONLY (ambulatory, no oxygen tanks) 9a-3p Monday-Thursday Within city only, except for van Salina-Topeka Mon.-Thurs.
Visiting Angels 785-284-5500 CLIENTS ONLY. $23.95 (+ $.75/mile), 2-hour minimum Direct draft from bank
Where's My Ride 877-796-5847 UHC Medicaid Only Monday-Friday 8a-5p Must call 3 Days in advance

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