PARS - Resource Links

PARS is committed to our community where people of all ages are safe

Resource Links

Substance Abuse -

CADCA is the premier membership organization of over 5,000 anti-drug coalitions, each working to mark their community safe, healthy and drug-free -- one community at a time.

Join Together Online - www.jointogether.org
National resource for communities working to reduce substance abuse and gun violence.

Get JTO headlines by email: http://www.jointogether.org/jtodirect

National Institute on Drug Abuse - www.nida.nih.gov
National resource for drug abuse research.

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration Department of Health and Human Services - www.samhsa.gov/csap/index.htm
National resource for information on substance abuse or mental health.

National Inhalant Prevention Coalition Web Site - www.inhalants.org
National resource for information on inhalants and poisons.

Kansas Association of Addiction Professionals - www.cjnetworks.com/~kadaca/
State resource for professionals in the alcoholism and drug addiction counseling field.

Connect Kansas - www.ink.org/public/srs
Creating and supporting environments for children to become healthy and contributing members of Kansas communities.

PrevLine - www.health.org
A service of SAMHSA containing information and links to alcohol and drug prevention information.

Prevention First - www.prevention.org
Illinois health protection program promoting prevention information services & advocacy.

Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America - www.CADCA.org

For Alcohol/Drug Treatment Providers in your area - SAMHSA

Connect Kansas (Communities That Care Data) - http://jja.state.ks.us/documents/ctcneedsassess.htm

Regional Prevention Centers -

Southwest Kansas Regional Prevention Center - http://www.ksrpc-southwest.org/index.html

Southwest Kansas Regional Prevention Center supports the mission of "creating and supporting environments for children to become healthy and contributing members of Kansas communities."

North Central Kansas - Central KS Foundation - www.tri.net/rpcnck
Provides prevention services to 9 counties in North Central Kansas.

Flint Hills Regional Prevention Center - www.cadvantage.com/rpcfh/rpcfh.htm
Provides prevention services to 11 counties in Central Kansas.

Regional Prevention Center of Johnson, Leavenworth and Miami Counties - www.4prevention.info

Serving communities, organizations, families and individuals in Johnson, Leavenworth and Miami counties. The RPC is committed to helping create healthy and positive communities for children and youth. Services available include presentations, a lending resource library, educational brochures, statistical and technical assistance.

Regional Prevention Center of Northeast Kansas - www.rpcneks.org

The Regional Prevention Center of Northeast Kansas envisions Kansas communities as places where children are protected from alcohol, tobacco, and other drug abuse related problems (violence, delinquency, school drop-out, and teen pregnancy) by a web of concerned and responsible adults.

Other Helpful Sites -

United Way of Greater Topeka - www.unitedwaytopeka.org
A referral source for area wide social services. Community Speakers Bureau listing also available online.

Valeo Behavioral Health Care - www.valeotopeka.org.

Valeo Behavioral Health Care is the designated mental health authority for public mental health services in Shawnee County since 1967. Formerly Shawnee County Mental Health Center, they changed their name to Valeo Behavioral Health Care in 2001. "Valeo" is Latin, meaning "to be well". Valeo provides comprehensive mental health and recovery services for adults. Mental illnesses are biologically based brain disorders. Valeo believes that the right combination of medication and therapy can lead to recovery. Our staff shares a recovery philosophy, and work from a client strengths perspective. We support Evidence Based Practices including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and are currently involved with the University of Kansas and Dartmouth, providing Supported Employment, Supported Education, and Integrated Dual Diagnosis research information.

Family Service and Guidance Center - www.fsgctopeka.com
Family Service and Guidance Center exists to provide the highest quality of behavior health care to children and families as well as providing training opportunities in an environment conducive to innovation, productivity and effective outcomes. FSGC offers a number of specialized services, including outpatient psychotherapy services, child sexual abuse treatment, support group treatment programs, preschool and youth day treatment programs, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) program, case management, pre-hospitalization screening, pharmacotherapy and a range of specialized services for children and adolescents experiencing severe emotional disorders.

Kansas Family Partnership - www.kansasfamily.com
Statewide initiative to raise successful drug-free youth through healthy families.

Chamber of Commerce - www.topekachamber.org
Maintains a community calendar of scheduled events and network of community business.

Community Toolbox - www.ctb.ukans.edu
A resource for community coalitions and other community organizations.

Greenbush - www.greenbush.org
Provides access to education services to school districts and parents.

Kansas State Extension - www.oznet.ksu.edu
Provides statewide resources and information in 4 core areas: 1) Agricultural industry competitiveness, 2) Natural resources and environment management, 3) Food, nutrition, and health and safety, 4) Youth, family and community development.

Kansas African American Affairs Commission - www.hr.state.ks.us
The Kansas African-American Affairs Commissions is dedicated to the promotion of equality for African-Americans living in Kansas. We will direct our efforts toward collaborative partnerships that lead to increased awareness, inclusion, and improved conditions in diverse arenas.