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Find medical help in Kansas, including free or low-cost care, mental health support, prescription assistance, help paying medical bills, and urgent safety resources—explained in plain English
Emergency Medical Help
Emergency Medical Help
If you are experiencing a medical emergency, get help right away.
Call 911 for life-threatening emergencies.
Hospital emergency rooms must provide care in emergencies, regardless of insurance status.
Some hospitals offer financial assistance or charity care after treatment.
If you need help finding urgent medical care or understanding your options, call 211.
Free and Low-Cost Medical Clinics
Free and Low-Cost Medical Clinics
Free and low-cost clinics may provide care for people without insurance or with limited income.
Services may include primary care, urgent care, mental health, and preventive services.
Clinics may offer sliding-scale fees based on income.
Availability and services vary by location.
📍 Find a Health Center (Statewide Clinic Locator)
📍 Find a Health Center (Statewide Clinic Locator)
This nationwide Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) tool lets users search for community health centers (FQHCs) by city, county, or ZIP code in Kansas. These centers provide medical, preventive, and often dental services on a sliding fee or low-cost basis, regardless of insurance status
This network represents a group of community-based health clinics across Kansas that provide comprehensive care for underserved populations. The site has a tool to find a clinic near you offering medical, dental, and behavioral health services.
Prescription and Medication Assistance
Prescription and Medication Assistance
Help may be available if you cannot afford prescription medications in Kansas.
Some pharmacies and clinics offer low-cost generic medications.
Patient assistance programs may help cover the cost of certain brand-name drugs.
Discount programs may reduce medication costs for uninsured patients.
Ask your doctor or pharmacist about medication assistance programs, or call 211 to find prescription help near you.
A free, statewide discount prescription assistance program open to all Kansas residents. You can print or save a free card, present it at participating pharmacies, and receive significant discounts (often up to ~30–80%) on brand-name and generic medications. No eligibility requirements, no age limits, and no income restrictions are required.
🧠 Mental Health and Crisis Support
🧠 Mental Health and Crisis Support
Mental health support and crisis help may be available in Kansas, even if you do not have insurance.
Crisis hotlines are available 24/7 for emotional distress or mental health emergencies.
Community clinics may offer low-cost counseling or therapy.
Some programs provide support for substance use or recovery.
If you need immediate help:
Call 988 for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (24/7).
Call 911 if you are in immediate danger.
For local mental health resources and low-cost care, call 211.
Call or text 988 anytime for free, confidential support for mental health, suicide risk, and emotional crises. You’ll be connected to trained counselors who can help and refer you to local resources.
This is the statewide directory of Kansas’s 26 Community Mental Health Centers, which provide outpatient mental health care, peer support, case management, and crisis referral services across the state.
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Behaviorial health and substance use disorder treatment
Medicaid, CHIP, and Health Coverage Help
Health coverage programs may help pay for medical care in Kansas.
KanCare (Kansas Medicaid) provides health coverage for eligible adults, children, seniors, and people with disabilities.
CHIP helps provide health coverage for children in families who do not qualify for Medicaid.
Coverage can help with doctor visits, hospital care, prescriptions, and preventive services.
Apply through the Kansas Department for Children and Families (DCF) or call 211 for help with applications and eligibility questions.
This is the main site for DCF, the state agency that administers:
SNAP (Food Assistance) and eligibility info
Medicaid/KanCare applications and coverage help
LIHEAP energy/utility assistance details
Cash assistance and child care assistance
Benefit applications and program contact info
Dental, Vision, and Hearing Care
Low-cost options may be available in Kansas for dental, vision, and hearing care.
Community clinics and health centers may offer basic dental and vision services at reduced cost.
Some programs provide free or low-cost eye exams, glasses, or hearing tests.
Availability and eligibility vary by location and program.
Call 211 to find dental, vision, or hearing care resources near you.
Medical Bills, Charity Care, and Financial Help
Medical Bills, Charity Care, and Financial Help
If you’re facing medical bills you can’t afford, help may be available in Kansas.
Many hospitals offer financial assistance or charity care based on income.
Payment plans may be available to spread costs over time.
Some nonprofits help with medical debt guidance or applications.
What to do:
Contact the hospital billing office and ask about financial assistance or charity care.
Ask for an itemized bill and review it for errors.
Call 211 to find help with medical bills and financial assistance programs near you.
The University of Kansas Health System offers financial assistance and medical bill support for eligible patients who can’t afford their care. It’s one of the larger statewide hospital systems with a formal financial aid program.
💊 Substance Use & Addiction Help
💊 Substance Use & Addiction Help
Support and treatment options may be available in Kansas for people struggling with substance use or addiction.
Treatment programs may include detox, outpatient care, residential treatment, or recovery support.
Some clinics offer low-cost or sliding-scale services.
Help is available for both substance use and co-occurring mental health needs.
If you need immediate help:
Call 988 for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (24/7).
Call 911 if there is an immediate danger or overdose.
Call 211 to find substance use treatment, detox, or recovery support services near you.
Naloxone (Narcan) & Overdose Response
Naloxone (Narcan) & Overdose Response
Naloxone (also known as Narcan) can reverse an opioid overdose and save lives. It is legal and available in Kansas.
Naloxone may be available without a prescription at some pharmacies.
Community programs may provide free naloxone kits and training.
Naloxone is safe to use and will not harm someone if opioids are not present.
If You Suspect an Overdose
If You Suspect an Overdose
Call 911 immediately.
Administer naloxone if available.
Stay with the person until help arrives.
Call 211 to find naloxone, overdose prevention training, or substance use support near you.
☠️ Poison Control & Medication Safety
☠️ Poison Control & Medication Safety
Poison control and medication safety help are available 24/7 in Kansas.
Poison Control can help with accidental poisonings, medication errors, and exposure to chemicals.
Help is available for children, adults, and pets.
Calls are free and confidential.
Poison Control (24/7):
📞 1-800-222-1222
You can also chat online through the national poison control service
Medication Safety Tips
Medication Safety Tips
Take medications only as prescribed.
Do not mix medications unless approved by a healthcare provider.
Store medicines out of reach of children and pets.
Safely dispose of unused or expired medications at approved drop-off sites.
If someone collapses, stops breathing, or has a seizure, call 911 immediately.
Medication Disposal & Take-Back Programs
Medication Disposal & Take-Back Programs
Safely disposing of unused or expired medications helps prevent accidental poisoning, misuse, and environmental harm.
Medication take-back sites accept unused or expired prescriptions and over-the-counter medicines.
Take-Back Days are held periodically by law enforcement and community partners.
Many pharmacies offer secure drop boxes year-round.
How to Dispose of Medications Safely
How to Dispose of Medications Safely
Use a take-back location whenever possible.
If no take-back option is available, follow FDA guidance for safe disposal.
Do not flush medications unless the label specifically instructs you to do so.
Call 211 or check with local pharmacies or law enforcement to find medication take-back locations near you.
🤱 Pregnancy, Babies & New Mothers
🤱 Pregnancy, Babies & New Mothers
Support and medical care may be available in Kansas for people who are pregnant, have a new baby, or are caring for infants.
Prenatal and postpartum care may be available at low or no cost through clinics and health centers.
WIC (Women, Infants, and Children) can help with nutrition, breastfeeding support, and infant food.
KanCare (Medicaid) may cover pregnancy, delivery, and postpartum care for eligible individuals.
Community programs may offer parenting support, home visits, or infant supplies.
If you need care right away:
Contact a local clinic or hospital for prenatal or postpartum care.
Call 211 to find pregnancy, baby, and new-parent resources near you
The Kansas WIC program helps pregnant women, new mothers, and young children with nutrition support, health education, breastfeeding help, and healthy food benefits
Find statewide resources from pre-conception through the first year after birth, including education and referrals for pregnancy and postpartum support across Kansas.
⏱️ Need Help Right Now?
⏱️ Need Help Right Now?
If this is a medical or mental health emergency, call 911. For suicide or mental health crisis support, call or text 988. For local medical, mental health, or family support resources, call 211.
Wichita Kansas (Test City)
📍 Wichita Kansas Medical Help
Wichita residents may have access to local medical clinics, mental health counseling, substance use treatment, and family support services in addition to statewide programs.
🧠 Mental Health & Crisis Support – Wichita Kansas
These resources may help with counseling, therapy, crisis intervention, and suicide prevention services in the Wichita area.
💊 Substance Use & Rehab – Wichita Kansas
These resources may help with drug or alcohol treatment, detox programs, rehabilitation, and recovery support services in the Wichita area.
☠️ Poison Control & Medication Safety – Wichita Kansas
For accidental poisoning, overdose, or medication questions, poison control and emergency medical resources can provide immediate guidance for adults and children.
Poison Control Hotline – 1-800-222-1222
🤱 Pregnancy, Babies & New Mothers – Wichita Kansas
These resources may help with prenatal care, postpartum support, infant health, nutrition programs, and services for new and expecting mothers in the Wichita area.
🩺 General Medical Care – Wichita
These resources may help with primary care, low-cost clinics, urgent care, and medical services for Wichita residents with limited or no insurance.
🍼 WIC & Nutrition Support – Wichita
These resources may help pregnant women, new mothers, infants, and young children with nutrition support, healthcare referrals, and breastfeeding assistance, including WIC programs in the Wichita area.
🔍 Where to Start – Wichita
If you’re unsure which service fits your situation, call 211 for local medical, mental health, substance use, and family support referrals in Kansas
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