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Health

 

The mission of this page is provide you with information regarding Health questions or concerns.
 

Health wave
1-800-792-4884
http://www.kansashealthwave.org
http://www.srskansas.org/services/medical_assistance.htm

 

TANF
http://www.srskansas.org/ees/taf-ga.htm

 

Kansas Medicaid Manual - Medical Card Benefits
http://www.srskansas.org/ams/medicaid/home.htm

Medical Cards for Adoptive and Foster Parents

 

Advocates for Youth

http://www.advocatesforyouth.org/

Gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender & questioning (GLBTQ) youth
http://www.advocatesforyouth.org/glbtq.htm
 

Adult Guide to Talking with Young People about the Facts of Life
Ten Tips for Talking about the Facts of Life (pdf file)

Tips for Parents and Other Adults - Recommended Books
http://www.advocatesforyouth.org/parents/resources.htm#books

 

Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Inc.

Kansas Health Center Locations
 

Lawrence Center
1420 Kasold Dr, Suite C
Lawrence, KS 66044
785-832-0281

Wichita Clinic
2226 E. Central
Wichita, KS 67214
316-263-7575

Hays Clinic
122 E 12th St
Hays, KS 67601
785-628-3244

 

If you have any questions regarding local reproductive health care services and Planned Parenthood, contact the above locations. For medical questions, or to schedule an appointment with the nearest Planned Parenthood center, call toll-free 1-800-230-PLAN. For more information, please read the Frequently Asked Questions on the website: http://www.plannedparenthood.org

Youth Resource
Resources on sexual health, "coming out", everyday life and advocacy of youth.
http://www.youthresource.com/

 

Dating Violence Resource Center's

www.ncvc.org/dvrc

 

New online resources include:

*       Teen Dating Violence and Campus Dating Violence fact sheets (downloadable pdf);

*       Teen Tip Sheets on dating violence, sexual assault, stalking, and other related topics (downloadable pdf);

*       Outreach materials, including palm cards, posters, and the new dating violence brochure (downloadable pdf);

*       Dating violence related research; and

*       Resource Reviews of books, films, and other materials available for education and outreach efforts.

The Dating Violence Resource Center, funded by the U.S. Department of Justice's Office on Violence Against Women, has two goals. (1) Create national awareness about incidence and impact of dating violence, and (2) Support communities (OVW grantees) addressing the issue.