Child Care Links
21 W. 2nd, Hutchinson, KS 67501

Contact: 1-800-530-5129
www.childcrlnk.org

Services: Provides childcare provider listings for families. Parenting, resource suggestions of books, magazines, websites, activities are available through this site. “Your Resource & Referral Agency.“ Childcare provider trainings and workshops to meet licensing requirements. Serves a 5 county area.

City of Newton Department of Community Development
PO Box 426, Newton, KS 67114-0426

Contact: Director of Community Develoment,
316-283-6001
tjohnson@newtonkansas.com,
www.newtonkansas.com.

Services: Provides services associated with community planning, housing development, rehabilitation programs, and related economic development activities. This department is also responsible for the City's grant writing and administration.

Community Learning Center at Burrton
105 E Lincoln, PO Box 369, Burrton, KS 67020

Contact: Dixie Mills 620-463-3840

Services: GED preparation (no cost to anyone working toward a high school diploma), courses for seniors, college courses via the Internet, individualized programs, flexible hours.

Community Mediation Center
900 N. Poplar, Newton, KS 67114

Contact: Barbara Schmidt 284-5829

Services: Provides mediation services to area residents to help them resolve their own conflicts through discussion, negotiation, and problem solving. Mediation can be used for any conflicts including disputes between parents about child custody and other parenting issues, neighbors, family members, landlord-tenant, consumer-merchant, etc. Fees for mediation are determined by a sliding fee scale.

Community Play School
Bethel College Mennonite Church
25th & College, PO Box 364, North Newton, KS 67117

Contact: 283-3667

Services: Childcare. Contact for available space, accreditation information, ages, service times, fees and activities.

Community Resource Directory
www.newtonplks.org/comrsrc/

Services: Community information and referral for Harvey County health, employment, child care, social and educational services. A division of the Harvey County Partnership/Communities In Schools, Inc.

Cooper Education Center
816 Oak, Newton, KS 67114

Contact: Dr. Leanne Beets 284-6230

Services: GED preparation and testing, English as a second language, basic reading and math skills, vocational assessment, pre-employment skill development. Adult high school diploma program and Alternative High School.

Crime Stoppers of Harvey County
Contact: 316-284-2400
Services: All calls anonymous. Reward given for information leading to an arrest and conviction of a crime.

Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault Association
Harvey County Courthouse
PO Box 942, Newton, KS 67114

Contact: Jan 284-6920;
24-hour crisis line: 1-800-487-0510
email: dvsainc@onemain.com
Services: Immediate crisis intervention, protection from abuse and stalking orders, emergency shelter, court advocacy, 24-hour crisis line, counseling for victims, their families and education seminars.

Dyck Arboretum of the Plains
177 W Hickory, Hesston, KS 67062
Contact: 620-327-8127
Services: Educational programming on horticulture, prairie ecology and Kansas history.

Eastview Apartments
225 E Hickory, Hesston, KS 67062
Contact: Leanne Suderman 620-327-4354
Services: HUD housing. One, two and three-bedroom
apartments.

Episcopal Social Services
St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church
PO Box 342, 2001 Windsor Drive, Newton, KS 67114

Contact: Betty Swendson or Donna Mills 283-3310
Services: Representative payees for disabled, includes budgeting and money management. Good Samaritan Fund for school age children– referrals from teachers.

Etcetera Shop
619 N Main, Newton, KS 67114
Contact: 283-9461
Services: Good used clothing, small appliances, bedding, toys, books, shoes, fabrics, kitchenware, and rug making.

Flaming & Associates
120 W 6th, Suite 120, Newton, KS 67114

Contact: Don Stucky 283-3851
www.flamingandassociates.com
email: dsplace@southwind.net
Services: Job employment testing and placement.

Family Planning Clinic

Harvey County Health Department
316 Oak, Newton, KS 67114

Contact: Wanda Ream Schmidt 283-1637
Services: Promoting optimal family health and to improve the health of mothers and their infants through the advantageous timing and spacing of pregnancies. Contraceptive information, pregnancy testing and counseling available.

FOCUS, Caregivers Support Group
Presbyterian Manor, 1200 E 7th, Newton, KS 67114
Contact: Helen Brown 283-5400
Services: Call for meeting time.

Food Ministries
First Christian Church, 102 E 1st, Newton, KS 67114

Contact: 283-0327
Services: Commodities 3rd Saturday of the month, 8:30-11:00AM, with eligibility guidelines.

Food Ministries – Lord’s Pantry
    Our Lady of Guadalupe
415 S Ash, Newton, KS 67114

Contact: 283-3499
Services: Food available on Thursdays 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 and 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. Need referral and proof of home address.

Friendly Acres, Inc.
200 SW 14th, Newton, KS 67114

Contact: LeaAnn Reber 283-4770
www.friendlyacres.org
email: leaann@friendlyacres.org

Services: Retirement living with cottages, apartments, assisted living and nursing facility. Physical, occupational and speech therapy, audiology and mental health, variety of activities, chapel and social services are available.

Habitat for Humanity
801 N Main, Newton KS 67114

Contact: Keith Rhoades 283-6858

Services: Non-profit organization builds or renovates affordable housing for low-income individuals and families.

Halstead-Bentley Public Schools #440
520 W 6th , Halstead, KS 67056
Contact: Administration 316-835-2641
www.usd440.com

Halstead Chamber of Commerce
P.O. Box 328, Halstead, KS 67056

Contact: 316-835-2595
www.halsteadkansas.com/coc/default.htm
email: coc@halsteadkansas.com

Halstead Child Care Center
423 Chestnut, Halstead, KS 67056

Contact: Mary Wilson 316-835-2403

Services: Sincere, interested childcare environment of genuine warmth. The agency’s goal is to aid each child in obtaining his or her maximum potential in growth and development, physically, emotionally, intellectually, socially and spiritually. Contact for available space, accreditation information, ages, service times, fees and activities.

Halstead Housing Authority
815 W 6th, Halstead, KS 67056
Contact: Ed Campbell, Beverly Romereim
316-835-2026

Services: Two and three-bedroom public housing (one and two-bedroom for handicapped) and elderly housing (one-bedroom).

Halstead Place
715 W. 6th, Halstead, KS 67056
Contact: 316-830-2424

Services: Community home attendant program, respite/
hospitality rooms, and adult day care.

Halstead Public Library
264 Main, Halstead, KS 67056
Contact: 835-2170

Halstead Senior Center
523 Poplar, Halstead, KS 67056
Contact: Wayne Alison 316- 835-2283
Services: Covered dish carry-in dinner at noon on Mondays and at 6:00PM. the 3rd Thursday of each month. Games played before and after dinner. Game night 1st and 3rd Monday 6:30 to 8:30PM. Bingo 2nd and 3rd Tuesday 7:00 to 9:00PM. Dinner out the last Friday of the month. Transportation provided. Meet at 4:30PM at Cottonwood Acres.

Harvey County Child Advocacy Center
201 E. 6th, Newton, KS 67114
Contact: Detective T. Walton 284-6030
Services: A child focused program with multidisciplinary team responding to child abuse cases. Team composition includes Law Enforcement, County Attorney’s Office, SRS, Victim Advocacy, mental health , and medical health services. Forensic interviews, medical evaluation, therapeutic intervention, victim support, case review and case tracking.

Harvey County Committee for Disabled Persons
Rt 1, Newton, KS 67114
Contact: Linda Nelson 283-0006
Services: To serve as a resource and support group for
disabled people and their families. Promotes wheelchair accessibility, building consultant services, and awareness and understanding of disabled people. Monthly meetings, speaker’s bureau, slide presentation on wheelchair accessibility, consultant services, and social and recreational outings for members and friends.
Serves Harvey, McPherson and Reno Counties.

Harvey County Department on Aging
Harvey County Courthouse, PO Box 687
Newton, KS 67114-0687

Contact: Kathryn Hannemann 284-6880
or 1-800-750-7993
Services: Information and assistance for adults 60 and over including: aging articles, Alzheimer’s and caregivers’ support, Parkinson’s hospice, attendant, personal, custom, home health and respite care, minor home repair, memory screening, legal, homemaking and caregivers’ services, case management, home delivered noon meals, senior centers information, transportation and volunteer programs.

Harvey County Economic Development Council, Inc.
500 Main, Newton, KS 67114

Contact: Mickey Fornaro-Dean 283-6033
www.harveycoedc.org

Services: Economic development organization for Harvey County. Specializes in industrial expansion and recruitment.

Harvey County Emergency Management
120 E 7th, Newton, KS 67114
Contact: Lon Buller 284-6910

Services: Coordination of agencies, organizations and volunteer groups to provide services in disasters (tornadoes, floods, plane crashes, hazardous material incidents, major fires, winter storms, missing people, bomb threats and evacuations). Helps develop disaster plans for nursing homes, hospitals, schools, businesses and industries.

Harvey County Health Department
316 Oak, Newton, KS 67114

Contact: Rita Flickenger 283-1637 or 1-800-414-4244
www.harveycounty.com/health/health.html

Services: Child and adult immunizations, supplemental food program for women, infants and children (WIC), AIDS testing and information, child health assessments for school, day care and Head Start, family planning, prenatal support services, pregnancy testing, water testing, private sewer system consulting, lead test and sickle cell testing.

Harvey County Learning Center
(See Cooper Education Center)

Harvey County Partnership/
    Communities In Schools, Inc.

816 Oak, Newton, KS 67114

Contact: 284-6520, Fax 284-6234
www.newtonplks.org/comrsrc/
email: hcpcis@southwind.net

Harvey County Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP)
Harvey County Courthouse, 800 N. Main
Newton, KS 67114

Contact: Rosa Barrera 284-6881 or 800-750-7993
TDD (for disabled) use Kansas Relay Center
800-766-3777
email: rbarrera@harveycounty.com

Services: Recruitment and placement of adults volunteers age 55 and over in non-profit agencies and organizations to meet the needs of the community. Assist non-profit agencies and organizations in developing their volunteer programs. The program is under the National Senior Service Corps of the Corporation for National Service and is sponsored by Harvey County.

Harvey County Sheriff
Harvey County Courthouse, Newton, KS 67114

Contact: Detention Center 284-6959
Emergency 911, Other calls 284-6960

Harvey County Special Education Cooperative McKinley Administrative Center, 308. E. First
Newton, KS 67114

Contact: Sherri Buss 284-6580 or
Mary Beasley 284-6510.
Toll free outside of Newton Area 1-866-284-6510
Services: Special education and related services to individuals with disabilities from birth to age 21 or program completion. Special instruction designed for children who qualify under state and federal guidelines. Screening and evaluation clinics for preschool children are available.

Harvey County Transition Council

130 W. Broadway, Newton, KS 67114

Contact: Dan Suderman 284-6270
Services: Meeting held quarterly during the day through school year to facilitate the transition of special education students from school to adult life. Involved in information sharing and development of resources.

Harvey County United Way
500 N Main, Suite 210, Newton, KS 67114
Contact: LeeAnn Smith 283-7101, Fax: 283-7105
email: harveyunitedway@iwichita.com

Services: Volunteer training, information and referral, fundraising for United Way agency community allocations.

Harvey Interurban
Harvey County Courthouse, PO Box 687
Newton, KS 67114
Contact: Trevor D. Foreman 284-6802 or
1-866-680-6802
www.harveyinterurban.com
email: tforeman@harveycounty.com

Services: The Harvey Interurban provides transportation for citizens of Harvey County. The 17 passenger bus is equipped with a wheelchair lift. The Interurban sends out monthly trip calendars which include shopping in Wichita, Newton, and Hutchinson as well as special events and medical trips.

Head Start
    (Mid KS Community Action Program)
Contact: Gina Saenz

Head Start Home Base Program
Contact: Cheri Satterfield
Services: An hour and half session in the home.Provides education, health, dental health, social, nutrition, mental health and disability services.

Newton Center
208 N. Meridian
Newton, KS 67114
Contact: Carly Morris, 282-2661
Services: Free Preschool program for children 3 to 5 years old. Provides health, dental health, educational, social, nutrition, mental health and disability services, nutritional meals and snacks. Call to see if you qualify.

Halstead Center
221 W. 6^th
Halstead, KS 67056
Contact: Kasey Gordon, 830-2888
Services: Services are full day, full year for children 3 to 5 years old. Provides Health, dental health,, education, social, nutrition, mental health and disability services and nutritional meals and snacks. Call to see if you qualify.

Headache Support Group
Newton Medical Center, 600 Medical Center Drive
Newton, KS 67114

Contact: Anita Camp Smith 283-5200, ext. 1107

Services: Meetings and educational program, materials on headaches. Meets 3^rd Monday of the month at 12:00 noon at Newton Medical Center during the months of September through June.

Health Ministries of Harvey County, Inc.
209 S Pine, Newton, KS 67114

Contact: Nancy Martin 283-6103
email: hmhc@sbcglobal.net

Services: Community –supported, Christian clinic. Offers basic medical services care for low-income residents of Harvey , Marion, McPherson, Butler counties who have no health insurance. Bring proof of income to use sliding fee scale. Professional volunteers provided diagnosis, treatment, lab, minor surgery, medication assistance, health management, health screening. Some mental health and dental services. Spanish and low German spoken.

Heartland Homecare Services, Inc.
121 E. 21st, Wichita, KS 67214

Contact: Robert Simpson 1-888-463-3232

Services: Unique pre-packaged medicines system at no additional cost, reduces prescription errors and improves compliance allowing people to medicate themselves without complication or confusion of correct dosage.

Heartland Pregnancy Care Center 1027 Washington, Suite D, Newton, KS 67114

Contact: Rhonda Case 283-7333
24-hour 1-800-536-7338

Services: Offers caring and supportive alternatives, other than abortion, to women facing unexpected or crisis pregnancies. Pregnancy tests, maternity and baby clothing, helps with housing and community referrals. Confidential counseling.

Heartland Share St. Luke Presbyterian Church, 808 E 6th,
Newton, KS 67114

Contact: Melinda and Darence Munsell 282-6211
or June Glasgow 1-800-256-2059

Services: Self-Help and Resource Exchange (SHARE) a not-for-profit organization committed to reaching out and helping others through self-help approach to community development. Provides monthly food package ($17.50) in exchange for two hours of volunteer service.

Hesston Area Senior Center


108 E Randall, PO Box 722, Hesston, KS 67062

Contact: Kim Silvernale Wagner 620-327-5099

Services: Tuesday morning coffee, 8:30AM, potluck dinner, meeting and entertainment on 4th Monday; Singin’ Seniors 1st and 3rd Tuesday, 6:30PM, games 2nd Thursday, 1:30PM and 3rd Thursday, 7:00PM; community breakfast 1st Saturday, 7:30 to 9:30AM.

Hesston Chamber of Commerce

Contact: 620-327-4102 Toll Free: 800-442-1563
Fax: 620-327-4595
www.hesstonks.org/chamber/chamber.htm
e-mail: chamber@hesstonks.org

Services: Providing leadership for economic growth , prosperity, and quality of life for the people of the Hesston area. The Hesston Community Chamber of Commerce exists for the advancement of the commercial, industrial, civic, agricultural and general interests of the Hesston community and its trade area.

Hesston College
PO Box 3000, Hesston, KS 67062

Contact: 620-327-4221
www.hesston.edu

Services: A two-year college offering curricula for students interested in the first two years of a liberal arts program, various pre-professional programs, and other fields of study requiring four-year degrees. Programs are offered in advanced computer technology, aviation, business, early childhood education, nursing. Bible, youth ministry and pastoral ministries.

Hesston College Preschool
Hesston College

Contact: Tami 620-327-8156
Services: Preschool programs 3-5 years for teachers’ children.

Hesston Community Child Care


224 N Weaver and 300 E Amos, Hesston, KS 67062

Contact: Judy Friesen 620-327-4460
Services: Quality care provided for children age six weeks through 12 years. Provides a creative, secure and healthy environment for children to develop their overall skills and self-concept. Emphasis is placed on teaching children conflict resolution Agency is accredited by the National Academy of Early Childhood Programs. Summer program for school age children. An after-school program available at 300 E Amos.

Hesston Ministerial Alliance
116 N Main, Hesston, KS 67062
Contact: Scott Miller 620-327-2101
Services: Counseling, crisis information and referrals.

Hesston Public Library
110 E. Smith, Hesston, KS 67062
Contact: 620-327-4666

Hesston Public Schools #460
150 N Ridge, Hesston, KS 67062
Contact: Administration Office 620-327-4931
www.hesstonschools.org

Hesston Recreation Commission
Contact: 620-327-4412
www.hesstonks.org/parks.htm

Services: Swimming classes, park reservations, and more. Call for details.

Hesston Resource Center
110 E Smith, Hesston, KS 67062

Contact: Mary Ellis Hertzler 620-327-2729
Services: A referral and education agency serving emergency needs and serves as a job center. Offers assistance in energy, food and other needs. Distributes government commodities.

Hesston Wellness Center 701 S. Main, Hesston, KS 67062
Contact: 620-327-2323

Services: Exercise Room, heated infoor pool, aerobic classes,
trained fitness consultants - all open to the community.
Home of the Water's Edge Restaurant.

Hickory Homes
175 W Hickory, Hesston, KS 67062
Contact: Regina Yoder 620-327-2990
Services: Low-income rental housing, government subsidies. Age 62 and older.

Home Educators Association (HEA)
3204 S Kansas, Newton, KS 67114

Contact: Leon Scott 283-4364, Mark Ekeland 772-5581
Services: Organized to encourage and support parents who are personally taking responsibility for their children’s education. Activities and resources include a monthly newsletter, library, weekly activities, support groups, and sports program. Membership and guidelines.

Hospice Care of Kansas, LLC
2505 N. Main, North Newton, KS 67117

Contact: Michelle Mosiman
283-2116 or 1-877-877-2385

Services: Team of local professionals and volunteers who are committed to providing care in the home, independent living centers, assisted living and long term facility. Services continue in hospital for authorized medical emergencies.

Hutchinson Community College– Newton
414 N Main, Newton, KS 67114
(located in Train Station)

Contact: Kristie Torgerson 283-7000
torgersonk@hutchcc.edu
www.hutchcc.edu/newton.htm

Services: A full schedule of classes offered in Newton for students seeking a degree as well as personal enrichment. Customized training is also available. Advising is available as well as tutoring, a full service bookstore and financial aid. Contact us for current schedule of classes.

Hynes Memorial Hospice
1125 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501
Contact: 620-662-2702 or 866-865-2155
www.hynesmemorial.org
Services: A not-for-profit agency that has been serving Kansans for 20 years. Offers a comprehensive, coordinated program of services to terminally ill patients and their families in private residences, nursing homes, and inpatient settings. Physical, emotional, social, and spiritual care are available from a team under the direction of the patient's physician.

Infant/Toddler Program of Harvey County
Early Education Center, 218 E 7th, Newton, KS 67114

Contact: Mary Beasley 284-6510
Toll free outside of Newton Area 1-866-284-6510
Services: Provides early intervention services to any family with a child, birth to three years, who is developmentally delayed or has an identifiable disability.

Jobs Plus
524 N Main, Newton, KS 67114
Contact: Andrea Wells 283-0101
Services: Job testing and placement in clerical and computer age 17 years and older or industrial age 18 years and older.

Job Service
(See Kansas Department of Human Resources)

Kansas Christian Home Retirement Center
1035 SE 3rd, Newton, KS 67114
Contact: Steve Reiner 283-6600
Services: Full range of activities and services including chaplain services, beauty and barber shop services, full-time social worker, consultant services provided by a dietitian, pharmacist, physical, occupational and speech therapists, audiologist and dentist, intergenerational programs with the elders we serve.

Kansas Department of Human Resources (Job Service)
116 E 6th, Newton, KS 67114
Contact: 283-4220
Services: Vocational and proficiency testing, labor market information, veteran services, automated labor exchange. Job counseling, training (JPTA), referral and placement, and job search workshops. Internet access for customers.

Kansas Dystonia Support Group
Harvey County Educational Chapter

Services: Advanced research into investigation sponsoring patient and family support and awareness groups. Neurologist/physicians encouraged to inquire. Call for meeting times.

Kansas Housing and Credit Counseling
Contact: 1-800-383-0217
Services: Landlord/tenant rights’ answer source.

Kansas Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution (KIPCOR)
Bethel College, 300 East 27th Street,
North Newton, Kansas 67117

Contact: Gary Flory 284-5217
email: floryg@bethelks.edu

Services: Consulting and training in the areas of conflict resolution and organizational problem-solving. Specific areas of expertise include mediation, congregational decision-making and problem-solving, group facilitation, organizational conflict and problem-solving, and designing conflict resolution systems within organizations. For organizations, training will be tailored to meet specific organizational goals and needs.

Kansas Learning Center for Health
505 Main, Halstead, KS 67056

Contact: Megan Evans (316) 835-2662 or
1-800-789-2124
www.learningcenter.org

Services: Health education for school classes pre-kindergarten through high school; health activities and workshops for college elementary and secondary education majors; continuing education for teachers pre-K through Jr. high, nurses, social workers, parenting programs, Girl & Boy Scout badge workshops, and community programs as requested. Reservations required.

Kansas Legal Services
200 N Broadway, Wichita, KS 67202

Contact: 1-800-675-5860

K-State Research and Extension Service
Harvey County Courthouse, PO Box 583
Newton, KS 67114
Contact: Ann Religa 284-6930
www.oznet.ksu.edu/harvey
Services:

• Agriculture, livestock, crops, environmental quality and integrated resource management: Jonie James
  
• 4-H and youth: Ann Religa
  
• Family consumer sciences and community development, foods and nutrition, clothing and textiles, family resources and water quality: Susan Jackson
  
• Horticulture: Scott Eckert
  

Kansas Support Services for Elders, Inc.
200 N Broadway, Suite 500, Wichita, KS 67202
Contact: Brooke Didde (316) 265-0425
email: didde@klsinc.org
Services: Screened, trained and bonded volunteers provide short-term or on-going assistance with bill paying, checkbook balancing, budgeting and asset management. Program staff also provides advice on public benefits available to older adults.

Kidron Bethel Retirement Services, Inc.
500 W Bluestem, N Newton, KS 67117
Contact: Richard Heim 284-2900 ext. 225
Services: Market condominium duplexes for sale, apartments and assisted-living apartments for rent, long-term nursing, intermediate care facility for elderly, subsidized apartment for low-rent for low to moderate income elderly.

Kidron Bethel Village
3001 Ivy, N Newton, KS 67117
Contact: Richard Heim 284-2900 ext. 225
Services: Independent living apartments and town homes for adults age 62 and over. Skilled health care and wellness center. Subsidized rental housing for low and moderate income.

La Leche League of Harvey County
(la lay chay)
Contact: Pat Olson 283-2755 or
Marcia Hahn 620- 327-2231
Services: Offers education, information and encouragement through personal help to those women who want to nurse their babies. Meetings feature open-ended discussions concerning the practical, physical and psychological aspects of breastfeeding and related aspects of parenting on 3rd Tuesday 7:15 PM alternating months in Hesston or Newton. Call leaders for location.

Latchkey USD #373

Locations: South Breeze, Northridge, Slate Creek, and Sunset Elementary Schools.

Contact: Kathy 284-6570
Services: School age care before and after school and summer.

Learning Horse Riding Center, Inc.
700 E. Old Trail Road, Newton, KS 67114

Contact: Robbin Allen 282-0099
email: learning_horse@msn.com

Services: A NARHA horse back riding center that provides an educational, recreational, equestrian programs serving children and adults with and without physical, mental & emotional disabilities. We provide the only horse related youth prevention curricula in Kansas that has been piloted for high-risk and at-risk youth with and without disabilities. This particular program is uniquely able to provide prevention and education by providing skills, opportunity and recognition the three primary ingredients for social development according to research and Communities That Cares Prevention Model.

Leukemia Society of America/Support Group
555 N Woodlawn, Suite 113, Wichita, KS 67208

Contact: Angie Carr (316) 687-2222 or 1-800-779-2417
Services: Support group meetings 2nd Monday of the month 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Wichita office.

Lincoln Park Apartments

400 W. 6th, Newton, KS 67114
Contact: Annie Reimer, 281-9323
Services: Affordable living for those age 55+.

Little Hands Childcare/Preschool

617 Meridian, Newton, KS 67114

Contact: Helen Partridge or Kristine Partridge
283-1371
Services: Childcare. Contact for available space, accreditation information, ages, service times, fees and activities.

Little Hands Preschool
The Christian Church,
6th and Franklin, Sedgwick, KS 67135

Contact: Terrie Loyd 316-772-0211
Services: Preschool Contact for available space, accreditation information, ages, service times, fees and activities.

Manpower
301 N Main, Old Mill Plaza, Newton, KS 67114

Contact: Toni Gough 284-2366

Services: Job employment testing and placement in clerical and computer age 17 years and older, industrial age 18 years and older, free training for employees.

Maple Ridge Apartments
400 Maple Ridge , Hesston, KS 67062

Contact: 620-327-2001
Services: Affordable housing for families available to those who qualify.

McPherson Family Life Center, Inc.
224 S Maple, McPherson, KS 67460

Contact: Andy Lowe 620-241-6603 or 1-800-536-6613
email: familylifectr@mpks.net

Services: Devoted to improving the quality of family life and preventing family breakdown through total family involvement in family education classes and counseling.

Meals on Wheels
122 E 6th , Newton, KS 67114

Contact: Twyla Kovac 283-3500

Services: Serves a hot noon meal in Newton and North Newton to those 60 years and older, homebound and physically and/or mentally unable to prepare meals.

Mennonite Housing Rehabilitation

Contact: Cindy Sutton (316) 942-4848

Services: Rehabilitation, minor home repair to those eligible; installation of safety equipment and ramps.

Mid-Kansas Community Action Program (MID-CAP)
124 W 6th, Newton, KS 67114

Contact: Dawn Benson 282-7729
Services: Head Start, VITA tax preparation, emergency assistance with rent/utilities, CAP Care Case Management, personal hygiene pantry, housing assistance and resource referrals.

Mirror, Inc./South Central Regional
Prevention Center
130 E 5th, Newton, KS 67114

Contact: Mollie Thompson or John Gilbert 283-6743
Services: Alcohol/drug treatment for males 16 and older, parenting women 16 and older and their dependent children 0 to 10 years. Childcare services for children of clients served. Intensive outpatient day treatment, outpatient counseling and continuing treatment for youth and adults of both genders. Regional Prevention Center provides prevention-based activities, technical assistance and training for Harvey County and surrounding counties.

Mother’s Loving Care
506 Commercial, Sedgwick, KS 67135

Contact: Lisa Charles 772-5500
Services: Childcare. Contact for available space, accreditation information, ages, service times, fees and activities.

Narcotics Anonymous (HOW)
First Mennonite Church
429 E 1st, Newton, KS 67114

Services: Emotional support for substance abuse and/or families. Weekly meetings Sunday, Monday, Thursday, 7:00PM. Tuesday, Friday, Saturday. 8:00PM.

National Alliance on Mental Illness
318 E 2nd, Newton, KS 67114

Contact: Florene Wiens 283-5814
Services: Support, education and advocacy for the families of people with long-term mental illness.

Neighbors
263 Main, Halstead, KS 67056

Contact: Megan Evans 316- 835-2031, 316-835-2662
Services: Used clothing, books, housewares, food and other emergency services.

New Creation Early Childhood Care
Friendly Acres Retirement Center,
200 SW 14th Newton, KS 67114

Contact: Kristin Epp 283-4161
Services: Childcare. Contact for available space, accreditation information, ages, service times, fees and activities.

New Jerusalem Missions
209 E. Broadway, Newton, KS 67114

Contact: Penny Dugan 316-283-7711, metro 282-2101, Valley Center YWAM base, 755-1000;
Fax 755-3100
www.ywamkansas.com.
email: newjerusalem@earthlink.net

Services: A mercy ministry of Youth With A Mission (YWAM), Kansas, has a 10 year history of showing the love of Jesus to people affected by AIDS. Renovating the Axtell Hospital into a living facility for people who are infected with HIV and establishing an international training center for HIV/AIDS caregivers and educators. Plan to run two schools per year: DTS, a Discipleship Training School, full time for 5 months; and an HIV/AIDS for 3 months. The mission is staffed by full time missionaries who are trained to give HIV/AIDS updates and prevention talks.

Newton Area Cancer Support Group
A chapter of “Victory In The Valley”
600 Medical Center Drive, Newton, KS 67114

Contact: Becky Newton 284-0156
Services: Open to anyone whose life has been touched by cancer. Meets at the Central Care Cancer Center meeting room the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month at 7:00PM.

Newton Area Chamber of Commerce
500 Main, Suite 101, Newton, KS 67114
Contact: 283-2560 or toll free 1-800-868-2560
Services: Visitor and tourism center, community development, business advocate.

Newton Area Senior Center
122 E 6th, Newton, KS 67114

Contact: Debi Rogers 283-2222
Services: Specialized recreation, pool, nutrition, education, and Good Neighbor Nutrition program for ages 60 and older.

Newton Community and Health Care Foundation
600 Medical Center Drive, Newton, KS 67114

Contact: Loren Friesen 804-6006
www.nchf.net
email: lfriesen@nchf.net
Services: Strengthens the health care services available to the entire community by developing permanent endowments and major capital gifts, and by encouraging philanthropy.

Newton Housing Authority
115 W 9th, Newton KS 67114

Contact: Carolyn Deschner 283-8500
Services: HUD housing for area residents who meet guidelines.

Newton Meals on Wheels
(See Meals on Wheels)

Newton Medical Center
600 Medical Center Drive, Newton, KS 67114

Contact: 283-2700
www.newtonmedicalcenter.org
Services: Acute health, critical, and emergency care; medical, obstetrics, gynecology, pediatric and surgical care. Skilled nursing, dietary, laboratory, pharmacy, physical, and occupational therapy, and radiology and respiratory care.

Newton Medical Center Childcare
600 Medical Center Drive, Newton, KS 67114

Contact: Susan Graber 804-6094
www.newtonmedicalcenter.org
susan.graber@newmedctr.org

Services: Childcare available for medical personnel only. Contact for available space, accreditation information, ages, service times, fees and activities.

Newton Medical Childbirth Education
600 Medical Center Drive, Newton, KS 67114

Contact: NMC Maternal Child Unit 804-6176

Services: Childbirth preparation classes which include Lamaze techniques, refresher childbirth preparation classes, sibling preparation, cesarean birth classes, and infant nutrition classes.

Newton Ministerial Alliance
208 W 6th, Newton, KS 67114

Contact: 283-3190

Services: An organization of ministers in fellowship to promote education, communication and enrichment in ministry.

Newton Plaza Apartments
300 W 5th, Newton, KS 67114

Contact: Janette Ryan 283-2360

Services: HUD Housing for ages 62+ and handicapped.

Newton Police Department
120 E 7th, Newton, KS 67114

Contact: 284-6030

Newton Presbyterian Manor
1200 E 7th, Newton, KS 67114

Contact: Tom Williams 283-5400

Services: Independent health care center, special care unit for Alzheimer’s Disease or related disabilities, home health services social and recreational services. For individual 65 years or older, Apple-A-Day preschool open to the community for ages
4 and 5.

Newton Public Library
720 N Oak, Newton, KS 67114

Contact: Marianne Eichelberger 283-2890
www.newtonplks.org

Services: Adult literacy program, volunteer income tax assistance, talking books liaison services, summer reading program for children and young adults, inter-library loan services, story time, equipment loan, Dial-A-Story (283-8426), ENLITE delivery to homebound seniors in Newton and North Newton, large print books for distribution through county public libraries, CLEP (college level entrance exam program), Internet, Library catalogue on-line.

Newton Public Schools #373
McKinley Administrative Center, 308 E. First
Newton, KS 67114
Contact: Administration Office 284-6200
www.newton.k12.ks.us

Newton Recreation Commission /
    Wellness Center
415 N Poplar, Newton, KS 67114

Contact: Brian Bascue 283-7330
Services: Classes, clinics, lessons, leagues, special events, fairs, shows, camps, tournaments, open gym, sports, aquatics, wellness center, swimming, racquetball, meeting rooms, and fitness classes.

Northview Developmental Services Inc.
700 E 14th, Newton, KS 67114

Contact: Stan Zienkewicz, President (CEO) 283-5170
email: nds@northview.dsi.com

Services: Point of entry for developmental disability services in Harvey and Marion Counties; eligibility determination, screenings, provider information.

Contact: Elizabeth Schmidt, Coordinator of CDDO Supports and Services 283-5170
email: elizabeths@northviewdsi.com

Services: Case management, Community Activities Services, Lifetime Learning Center, Work Services, Supported Employment, Health services, Residential Supports, transportation, early intervention (provided through cooperative agreement with Harvey County cooperative agreement with Harvey County Special Education Cooperative), Family/Individual supports – respite care, assist with home technology and vehicle modifications.

Contact: Gina Gaede, Vice-President Consumer Services (COO) 283-5170
email: ginag@northviewdsi.com

Offender/Victim Ministries Inc.
900 N Poplar, Suite 200, Newton, KS 67114

Contact: Marlene Beeson 283-2038

Services: Mediation programs for juvenile and adult shoplifters (90-day enrollment). Some counseling available, and parent workshops.

Overeaters Anonymous
Contact: Sue 283-4116 regarding meeting times and places.

Paisonos Unidos
Harvey County Courthouse, PO Box 687
Newton, KS 67114

Contact: Rosa Barrera 284-6881
Services: Translation of printed materials. Interpreters for situations where human services are being rendered. Volunteer interpreters will serve in any situation to assist a person who cannot speak English. Volunteers are available who speak Spanish.

Parents Helpline        
Contact: 1-800-332-6378
Services: Free telephone crisis counseling to strengthen children and families. 24-hour service statewide.

Parkinson’s Disease Support Group
Kidron Bethel Community Room, 500 W Bluestem
North Newton, KS 67117
Contact: Jane Voth 284-2900
Services: Open meetings Mondays at 9:00AM.

Peace Connections
612 N. Main, Newton, KS 67114

Contact: Myrna Krehbiel 284-0000
www.peaceconnections.netfirms.com
email: peace@southwind.net

Services: Provides resources and activities to help people connect themselves, each other, God and the environment. Includes a gift shop, conversation area, classes, projects, art and music, meditation, prayer and community garden.

Prairie Independent Living Resource Center
17 S. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501
Contact: Chris Owens 1-888-715-6818

Services: Serves Harvey, McPherson and Reno Counties. Provides service to people with disabilities including peer counseling, independent living skills training, information and referral and advocacy.

Prairie View, Inc.
1901 E 1st, Newton, KS 67114
Contact: Mel Goering, CEO 284-6400
or 24 hours 1-800-362-0180
Admissions-1-800-992-6292 or 316-284-6330

Services: Full range of behavioral and mental health services for children, adolescents, adults and older adults as well as organizational consultation. Outpatient services available in Newton, Marion, McPherson, Hutchinson, East Wichita, and West Wichita. State accredited, special purpose school, partial hospital, and inpatient hospital for crisis stabilization available in Newton. Experiential learning through Adventure Course and expressive therapies. Case management based psychosocial rehabilitation program serving adults who have a severe and persistent mental illness with tenant based rent assistance, a shared living option and vocational programs including employment services and supported education. Comprehensive community based services also available for children and families.

Safe House
PO Box 942, Newton, KS 67114
Contact: Jan 284-6920,
Cheryl/DV Advocacy 283-0350,
24-hour crisis line 1-800-487-0510 or 911

Services: Emergency shelter for victims of domestic violence. Counseling, 24-hour crisis assistance, support groups for women and children, community resources and advocacy help in court system.

Salvation Army

208 W 6th, Newton, KS 67114
Contact: Marcia Brazil 283-3190;
24-hour phone: 283-1921

Services: Transient assistance: gas, meals, and seasonal programs. School supply program for low-income families. Emergency help for persons needing food, gas, limited prescriptions, etc.; Save Your Vision USA; Harvey County mini-emergency canteen.

Schowalter Villa
200 W Cedar, Hesston, KS 67062
Contact: James Krehbiel (316) 327-4261

Services: Retirement apartments, nursing care, assisted living, day care and home health services for those age 62 and older.

Sedgwick Health Care Center
712 Monroe, PO Box 49, Sedgwick, KS 67135
Contact: Elaine McDaniel 316-772-5185

Services: Rehabilitation services, skilled nursing and long-term medical care.

Sedgwick Lillian Tear Library
501 N. Commercial, Sedgwick, KS 67135

Contact: 772-5727

Sedgwick Public Schools #439
400 W 4th, Sedgwick, KS 67135

Contact: Superintendent’s Office 316-772-5783
www.usd439.k12.ks.us

Sedgwick Recreation Center
120 N. Washington, Sedgwick, KS 67135

Contact: Dawn Clark 215-0210

Sedgwick Senior Center

107 W 5th, Sedgwick, KS 67135

Contact: 772-0393

Services: Activities and programs for seniors.

Self Help Network (Center for Community Support and Research)
Wichita State University, 1845 Fairmount, Box 34
Wichita, KS 67260-0034

Contact: 800-445-0116
www.selfhelpnewtork.wichita.edu
Services: Provides expertise in self-help groups, strategic planning, shared leadership development and team building, formative, process, outcome and impact evaluation, and organizational and community development.

Senior Citizens Law Project
200 N Broadway, Suite 500, Wichita, KS 67202
Contact: Caroll Hoke (316) 265-9681
Services: Provides legal advice, counseling, and representation primarily in public benefits, protective services, planning for incapacity (durable powers of attorney, living wills), consumer problems.

Social and Rehabilitation Services of Kansas

411 Washington Road, Newton, KS 67114

Contact: 283-3015
website: www.srskansas.org

Services:
Child Support Services: Gary Henderson 316-283-6389
Cash, Food Stamps, and Medical:
        Robin Ediger 316-283-3015
Intensive Support Services and Work Programs:
        Cliff Kirk 316-283-1365
Child and Family Services:
        Abby McQueen 316-283-1195
Low Income Energy Assistance:
        Julie Corpening, 620-663-5731
Vocational Rehabilitation Services:
        Karolyn Kellogg, 620-663-5731
Adult Protective Services:
        Patsy Person – 316-283-3015

Social Security and SSI
8533 E 32nd North, Wichita, KS 67226
Contact: 1-800-332-6262,
Wichita Office 316-636-5884
Services: Information and services related to Social Security and SSI benefits.

Social Work Program


Bethel College, 300 E 27th
North Newton, KS 67117

Contact: Larry D. Friesen 283-2500
Services: Continuing education for human services; professionals; education leading to a bachelors of social work degree; faculty available for program and case consultation; and faculty/student research for social agencies.

South Park Apartments
1501 Old Main, Newton, KS 67114
Contact: 283-0999

Services: Limited moderate-income housing available to those who qualify.

Suicide Hot Line
Prairie View, 1901 E 1st, Newton, KS 67114

Contact: Emergency Team contact person
284-6400 or 1-800-362-1080

Services: Crisis hotline for mental health, drug and alcohol treatment.

Sunset Townhouses
1001 N Boyd, Newton, KS 67114

Contact: Annie Simpson 283-5191

Services: Low-income housing available to those who qualify. HUD Section 8.

Supportive Congregations Network
PO Box 6300, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55406

Contact: 612-722-6906
www.webcom.com/bmc
scnetwork@aol.com

Services: Assist congregations toward full acceptance of lesbian, gay and bisexual people as members and to foster meaningful dialogue among congregations on this subject. Assist lesbian, gay and bisexual people in locating welcoming churches.

Sunshine Academy
216 N Meridian, Newton, KS 67114

Contact: Diane Yunghans 283-2668

Services: Childcare. Contact for available space, accreditation information, ages, service times, fees and activities.

THUMC Respite Care
1200 Boyd, PO Box 232, Newton, KS 67114

Contact: Bev Gering 283-6441

Services: Respite care for families with children with development disabilities ages birth to 21.

T.O.P.S (Take Pounds Off Sensibility)
3001 Ivy, North Newton, KS 67117

Contact: Judy Pippitt 283-7957
Services: Support group for weight control. Meets every Monday at 7:30PM. Kidron Bethel Community Room.

Turkey Red Village Apartments
142 South Park, Newton, KS 67114
Contact: 283-1257

Services: Low-income housing available to those who qualify.

United Cerebral Palsy
5111 E 21st , Wichita, KS 67208

Contact: Dave Jones 316-688-1888

Services: Information and referral services, speech and physical therapy, consulting services, rehabilitation engineering, independent living and employment opportunities, assistance in securing adapted equipment, and funds medical research.

United Methodist Youthville, Inc.
900 W Broadway, Newton, KS 67114

Contact: John Francis, President & CEO 316-283-1950

Services: United Methodist Youthville provides specialized care to youth and families following out-of-home placement of youth. The agency provides both direct services and contract services. It has over 350 foster homes making it one of the largest family foster care providers in the state of Kansas as well as being the state’s lead contract agency for all foster care services in Sedgwick County. In addition, the agency has two residential campuses – one in Newton and the other in Dodge City. Both locations care for boys and girls ages 10 to 18.

Valley Hope
328 Poplar, Halstead, KS 67056

Contact: Dallas Uhrich 316-830-2041
Fax 316-835-2645
www.valleyhope.com

Services: Full continuum of chemical dependency treatment: detoxification, inpatient chemical treatment, partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient, outpatient, aftercare as well as assessment and referral. Ages: 14+. Medical examination, psychological testing, individual and group counseling, spiritual counseling and full family focus week. Payment is insurance and self pay. Valley Hope has additional resources so that finances are not a barrier to accessing services.

Via Christi Home Health Agency, Inc.
(Medicare/Medicaid)
1122 N. Topeka, Wichita, KS 67214

Contact: 316-268-8588
Services: Skilled nursing care, psychiatric skilled nursing care, physical, occupational, and speech therapy, medical social work and personal (home health aide) care.

Vocational Technical Center

900 W 12th, Newton, KS 67114

Contact: Joanelle Williamson 284-6290

Services: Provides career and technical education. Post secondary and adult education available with certification and/or application toward an Associate or Applied Science Degree through Hutchinson Community College.

Weight Watchers
Presbyterian Manor, 1200 E 7th
Newton, KS 67114

Contact: Diane Rogers 1-800-585-5833

Services: Meets Monday at 5:30PM.

Wheatland Homes-Housing Authority of North Newton
307 W 24th, North Newton, KS 67117

Contact: Donald D. Kaufman 283-8731
Services: Housing Management provides pest control, maintenance, lawn services, snow removal, trash pickup and bags, water, sewer, and annual inspections for people over 62 years of age or with a physical/mental disability.

Wichita Children’s Home
810 N. Holyoke, Wichita, KS 67208

Contact: Anne Corriston 316-684-6581
Services: United Way of Harvey County dollars pay for Harvey County children only while families need help in emergency situations such as illness, accidents or marital problems. Children may also admit themselves or be admitted by social workers or law enforcement if they have been abused, neglected or have run away from home. The Wichita Children’s Home provides 24 hour licensed care for children.

Wichita Clinic Bethel
720 Medical Center Drive, Newton, KS 67114

Contact: 283-3600
Services: Medical services by appointment only.

Workforce Development Center
414 N. Main, Newton, KS 67114

Contact: 316-283-7000
Services: One stop employment and training center for job seekers, employers, and workers. Integrating employment and education training services to help achieve an improved match-making process.

Women, Infant and Children (WIC)        
(See Harvey County Health Department)

Yoga Center
104 W Broadway (upstairs), Newton, KS 67114

Contact: 284-9723
Services: Offers yoga classes to increase health by exercising your body, mind and spirit. Gentle stretching and strengthening exercises are presented and practiced in a safe, nurturing environment.