This resource page provides information on local and national agencies that serve seniors in the Northland or that provide access to benefits or support. We reserve the right to select or reject requests to be listed on our website. Clay County Senior Services does not control or endorse the content of third party websites, nor does CCSS accept liability for their content or correctness.
Accessibility Medical Equipment LLC
New, refurbished, and rental durable medical equipment
866-201-3829
accessibilitymedical.org
Aging in Place - National Council for Aging Care
http://www.aginginplace.org/
Alphapointe Association for the Blind
7501 Prospect Avenue
Kansas City, MO 64132
816-421-5848
www.alphapointe.org
Alzheimer’s Association Heart of America Chapter
3846 W 75th Street, Prairie Village, KS 66208
(913) 831-3888
www.alz.org/kansascity
(800) 272-3900
Budget & Financial Management Assistance
http://bfmakc.org/
(816) 474-2972
Provides assistance to disabled, homeless, and elderly persons.
Center for Practical Bioethics
(816) 221-1100
Information on end of life issues and advanced directives documents
http://www.practicalbioethics.org
Chefs for Seniors
816-200-4753; llarry.bauer@chefsforseniors.com
www.chefsforseniors.com/kansas-city-mo
Connecting seniors with caring chefs who prepare high-quality, nutritious, and fully customizable meals in our clients' homes served with a side of pleasant conversation. Improving seniors' lives through food, helping them age at home.
Clay County government
(816) 407-3600
http://www.claycogov.com
Clay County Public Health Center
(816) 595-4200
www.clayhealth.com
Walk-in clinic provides immunizations, blood pressure screening, diabetic screening, health counseling. Dental clinic through Rodgers Health by appointment.
Community Action Agency of Greater Kansas City
3100 NE 83rd Street, suite 1201, Kansas City, MO 64119
(816) 459-9615; www.caagkc.org
Weatherization assistance, case management services, youth services
Elder Abuse and Neglect Hotline
1-800-392-0210
Eldercare Locator
1 (800) 677-1116
www.eldercare.gov
Sponsored by the Area Agency on Aging. A nationwide service to find local services for seniors
Epilepsy Foundation of Missouri & Kansas
(816) 444-2800
www.efmk.org
Food pantries - Northland
You can download and print this list: Food Pantries
Funeral Consumers Alliance of Greater Kansas City
816-561-6322
www.funeralskc.org
KC Lift & Elevator
(913) 327-5557
contact Maria or Bill Koch: bkoch@kclift.com
Provides recycled and new accessibility and mobility equipment. www.kclift.com
KCP&L - Economic Relief Program
Lower income Missouri residential customers may qualify for monthly bill credits.
Contact KCP&L for information on this and other programs: 816-471-5275.
KC Water Services - Financial Help
Needs-based program to assist customers experiencing financial hardship.
Call (816) 474-5112 or United Way 2-1-1.
Lifewise Clinical Home Renovations
https://lifewisechm.com/
913-380-4246
LINK for care
Connection to service providers in the KC metro area.
Link for Care
Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
Financial help to heat or cool your home; income guidelines. Apply through Missouri Department of Social Services, Family Support Division: 855-373-4636; or call United Way 2-1-1.
MARC Aging and Adult Services
816-421-4980
www.marc.org/aging
Medicare - Official U.S. Government site
www.medicare.gov
Medicare Health Insurance Counseling (CLAIM)
1 (800) 390-3330
www.missouriclaim.org
CLAIM provides free, confidential, and unbiased health insurance counseling to Medicare enrollees.Trained volunteers can assist seniors over the phone or in person with Medicare and other health insurance counseling.
Missouri Aging Information Network
A great resource for senior services and information
http://moaging.com
Missouri Assistive Technology
(816) 655-6700 or 1 (800) 647-8557- Main line
(816)655-6711 or 1 (800) 647-8558 TTY
www.at.mo.gov
Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services
http://health.mo.gov/index/php
7000 Liberty Drive
Liberty, MO 64068
(855) 373-4636; automated number for benefit information: 1 (800) 392-1261
Missouri Department of Revenue
Are you eligible for the Property Tax Credit?
http://dor.mo.gov/
Missouri Seniors' Legal Helpline
A phone line and website for seniors to access information & assistance on legal issues
(800) 235-5503 toll free
Missouri Veterans Commission
www.mvc.dps.mo.gov
National Council on Aging
http://www.ncoa.org
Northland Human Services Directory
Resource guide for human services in Clay, Platte, and Ray Counties
Paper copies available as well as online: www.northlandhumanservices.org
Pension Rights - South Central Pension Rights Project
SCPRP is a non-profit legal assistance program that provides free legal advice and assistance concerning pension plans. They serve individuals who live or worked in Arkansas, Louisiana, Missouri, Oklahoma, or Texas.
call toll-free: 1 (800) 443-2528
www.southcentralpension.org
Platte County Senior Fund
Platte County Resource Center
11724 NW Plaza Circle, suite 600
Kansas City, MO 64153
(816) 270-2800
www.platteseniors.org
Prescription Drop-off Locations
Find a location near you to dispose of unwanted medications by clicking here:
Pill Drop-off Sites
Social Security
8620 N Green Hills Road
Kansas City, MO 64154
(877) 805-6671
www.socialsecurity.gov
You can apply for benefits, see if you qualify for benefits, get a replacement Medicare card, and more.
The Whole Person
(816) 561-0304
www.thewholeperson.org
Connecting people with disabilities to the resources they need.
Tri-County Mental Health Services, Inc.
(816) 468-0400
www.tri-countymhs.org
Turning Point – the Center for Hope and Healing
http://www.turningpointkc.org
UMKC School of Pharmacy
Drug Information Center
Designated academic center that provides drug information to patients, caregivers, and healthcare professionals.
Monday - Friday, 9:00 - 4:00
Requests for drug information can be made via telephone (816) 235-5490 or umkcdruginformation@umkc.edu.
United Way 2-1-1
United Way 2-1-1 is a free, confidential, 24-hour information and referral service.
You can get information by dialing 2-1-1 or by searching the resource database:
United Way of Greater Kansas City 211
Visiting Nurse Association
http://www.vnakc.com
Visiting Physicians Association
www.visitingphysicians.com
Volunteer Match
Find a volunteer opportunity in your area.
http://www.volunteermatch.org