Community Resources for Seniors and Families in North Kansas City, MO

Looking into care options, for yourself or someone you love, often means tracking down a lot of different organizations and phone numbers. Our AbriCare North Kansas City team is here to make it as easy as possible to understand the resources available to you, and how to get in touch!

This page pulls together the resources our North Kansas City clients and families ask about most, from local senior services to Medicaid and Medicare help, legal assistance, transportation, and veterans benefits.

Aging and Senior Services for North Kansas City Residents

Mid-America Regional Council Area Agency on Aging: Serves Cass, Clay, Jackson, Platte, and Ray counties. Information and assistance, care coordination, and referrals to local programs.

Clay County Senior Services: Wellness programs, transportation, home repairs and safety modifications, and information and referral. 816-455-4800.

NKC Parks & Recreation, Active Older Adults: Weekly groups and activities at 1201 Clark Ferguson Drive. 816-300-0545.

Other Clay County Senior Centers: Kearney (816-903-6533), Excelsior Springs (816-630-5955), Smithville (816-532-3897), and Liberty Silver Center (816-439-4368) each offer their own activities and senior meal programs.

Meals on Wheels: Available through Clay County Senior Services (816-455-4800) or the KC Shepherd's Center (816-293-9595).

Missouri Senior Resource Line: Information on senior companionship and disability services. 1-800-235-5503.

Eldercare Locator: A national, no-cost service that connects you with local aging resources anywhere in the country (1-800-677-1116).

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Missouri Medicaid, Medicare, and Financial Assistance Resources

myDSS: Apply for Medicaid, SNAP, Energy Assistance, and TANF, or get questions answered, in one place.

MO HealthNet: (Missouri Medicaid): Apply online or find your local Family Support Division office.

Missouri SHIP: (formerly CLAIM) Free, unbiased Medicare counseling: Parts A, B, and D, supplements, Advantage plans, and Medicare Savings Programs. 1-800-390-3330.

Clay County Public Health Center, Medicaid & Medicare assistance: On-site enrollment help two days a week. 816-889-1981.

LIHEAP: Provides Heating and cooling assistance. 855-373-4636.

Social Security Administration: Retirement, disability, SSI, and Medicare card replacement. 800-772-1213, or the KC North office at 877-805-6671.

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Legal Assistance

Legal Aid of Western Missouri: Free civil legal help for low-income and elderly residents, including public benefits, guardianship, and consumer protection. Kansas City office: 816-474-6750.

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Housing and Utility Assistance

Love INC of Clay County: Emergency rent and utility assistance. 816-781-3200.

Northland Assistance Center: Local housing assistance. 816-421-2243.

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Transportation

Clay County Senior Services: Offers transportation to medical appointments, the grocery store, and other destinations for eligible older adults (see contact above). OATS Transit also serves Clay County (816-279-3131), and RideKC provides paratransit service for residents who qualify.

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Veterans Resources

VA Community Care Network: Social workers can help veterans and their families access local care and support services when VA facilities aren't accessible or don't offer the needed service. Ask your VA care team for a referral, or contact the nearest VA medical center for details.

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Health and Safety

Missouri Adult Abuse & Neglect Hotline: For reporting suspected abuse, neglect, or exploitation of an older or vulnerable adult. 1-800-392-0210, available 24/7.

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Free, confidential emotional support, available 24/7. Dial 988.

Samuel U. Rodgers Health Center: Health and dental care. 816-413-0662.

Clay County Public Health Center: Immunizations, counseling, and blood pressure and diabetes checks. 816-595-4200.

211 Missouri: Free, confidential referral service connecting Missourians with local health and human services, including housing, utility, and food assistance. Dial 211.

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A Note on Support at Home

Many of the families we work with in North Kansas City find that a little extra support at home, whether it's help with daily tasks, transportation, or just companionship, makes it easier to stay independent longer. If you're exploring what compassionate, reliable home care could look like for your family, our North Kansas City team is glad to talk it through.

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