The Good Samaritan Center of Excelsior Springs provides the following information as additional resources and for educational purposes. The GSC, however, does not endorse any one service or organization.<\/p>\n
HOME ENERGY MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SERVICES<\/strong><\/p>\n Energy Savers Booklet<\/strong> Department of Energy, Consumer Energy Information<\/a><\/p>\n Missouri Department of Energy<\/a><\/p>\n Energy Efficienty and Renewable Energy Network<\/a><\/p>\n 6 Ways to Accommodate Aging in Place<\/a> EREC fact sheets on Insulation<\/a><\/p>\n Energy Star Program<\/a><\/p>\n UMC energy information portal with links<\/a><\/p>\n Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)<\/a><\/p>\n American Council on Energy Efficient Economy<\/a><\/p>\n Alliance to Save Energy<\/a><\/p>\n USDA provides students, parents, and teachers with youth-geared information and resources related to agriculture.<\/a><\/p>\n COMMUNITY AND GOVERNMENT LINKS<\/strong><\/p>\n Caring.com<\/a> The Northland Human Services Directory<\/a> Missouri Neighborhood Assistance Program<\/a><\/p>\n Missouri State Senate<\/a><\/p>\n Missouri House of Representatives<\/a><\/p>\n United States Department of Agricultural (USDA)<\/a> HELP WITH ADDICTIONS – Non-Local<\/strong><\/p>\n DrugRehab.com<\/a> Kansas City Alcoholics Anonymous<\/a> Central Office Sleep Help<\/a> Tri-County Mental Health Services, Inc.<\/a> National Alcohol and Drug Treatment Information Line The National Council on Seniors Drug & Alcohol Rehab<\/a><\/p>\n Consumer Safety Guide – Dangerous Prescription Drugs<\/a><\/p>\n AA World Services<\/a><\/p>\n Narcotics Anonymous World Services<\/a><\/p>\n Emotions Anonymous<\/a><\/p>\n American Counseling Association<\/a> American Psychological Association Help Center<\/a> American Lung Association<\/a> Missouri Quit Smoking Line QuitDay<\/a> – smoking cessation resources<\/p>\n VapingDaily<\/a> – dangers of secondhand smoke<\/p>\n VapingDaily<\/a> – dangers and prevention of thirdhand smoke<\/p>\n AddictionResource.com<\/a> American Society of Addiction Medicine<\/a> Guide “Understanding the Opioid Epidemic: Opioid Abuse in America”<\/a> Rx Dangers<\/a>
\nAvailable to individuals at no charge by contacting the U.S. Department of Energy’s Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Clearinghouse (EREC): EERE Clearinghouse, P.O. Box 3048, Merrifield, VA 22116, phone 800-363-3732, fax 703-893-0400.<\/p>\n
\nRenovation and retrofitting ideas for seniors who plan to age in place from Aging in the Home Remodelers.<\/p>\n
\nCaring.com is a leading senior care resource for family caregivers seeking information and support as they care for aging parents, spouses and other loved ones.<\/p>\n
\nLists helpful information and resources that are available in Clay, Platte and Ray counties. (PDF)<\/p>\n
\nProvides students, parents, and teachers with youth-geared information and resources related to agriculture.<\/p>\n
\nProviding information and answers for people fighting addiction.<\/p>\n
\n200 E. 18th Ave., North Kansas City, MO 64116
\n816-471-7229 – 24-hours a day<\/p>\n
\nA site discussing the relationship between sleep and addiction. Sleep Help is a site devoted to spreading awareness of sleep health and wellness.<\/p>\n
\n3100 NE 83rd St., Kansas City, MO 64119
\n816-468-0400<\/p>\n
\n800-662-HELP<\/p>\n
\nInformation on counseling, coping with crisis situations and life transitions, the Mental Health Bill of Rights, educational and career decisions, physical illness and disability, and how to find a professional counselor.<\/p>\n
\nOffers information on coping with job insecurity and stress, family situations, the ‘mind-body connection’, mental health conditions, therapy and how to find a psychologist.<\/p>\n
\n1-800-LUNGUSA<\/p>\n
\n1-800-784-8669<\/p>\n
\nRaises awareness on the dangers of addiction and helps local communities stay drug-free.<\/p>\n
\nPromotes drug abuse prevention and treatment.<\/p>\n
\nOffers an overview of how the opioid epidemic is impacting the U.S., along with information and resources for those seeking to understand the signs and effects of opioid use.<\/p>\n
\nPrescription drug safety information.<\/p>\n