Resources and Links

Offering Some Helpful Links and Resources

Smoky Hill Foundation For Chemical Dependency, Inc-Outpatient Treatment is a non-profit corporation for the prevention, intervention and treatment of substance abuse. Established in 1979, we have more than 43 years of experience helping patients overcome chemical dependency addiction. Below are some helpful links and resources we've put together. If you would like more information about our services, please call (785) 625-5521. You can also request a call back with our online form.

• 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
• 24-hour, toll-free, confidential support for people in distress. Prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones. Call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org.
• American Veterans Crisis Line: 1 (800) 273-8255
• Department for Children and Families (DCF)
• 2250 E. 22nd St., Hays, KS 67601
• (785) 628-1066
• Provides a number of programs including food assistance, childcare and child support services, HEAP program, rehabilitation services and protection and prevention services.
• Ellis County Community Resource Directory
• Employment Connections (DSNWK)
• 660 Commerce Parkway, Hays, KS 67601
• (785) 625-2018
• Works with individuals with disabilities to find employment which matches their skill and preferences with employer needs.
• First Call for Help
• 601 E. 13th St., Hays, KS 67601
• (785) 623-2800
• Provides a central access point for people to obtain complete and current information on resources and human services with and outside of Ellis County.
• High Plains Mental Health
• 208 E 7th St., Hays, KS 67601
• 1 (800) 432-0333
• A licensed community mental health center that provides counseling to people in emotional distress.
• Kansas Commission on Veteran Affairs
• 205 E 7th St. Ste. C, Hays, KS 67601
• (785) 625-8532
• Assists Veterans with paperwork for VA claims, healthcare and pensions. Provides information to vets and family members.
• Kansas Legal Services
• 2017 Vine St., Hays
• (785) 625-4514
• Non-profit law firm that focuses its efforts on individuals such as victims of domestic violence, homeless, elderly, individuals with disabilities and individuals that need basic assistance in consumer and housing and family law issues.
• KanQuit
• The Kansas Tobacco QuitLine is an online service available FREE to all eligible residents. Connection with a team of support coaches, research-based information and a community of others trying to live tobacco free. Coaches are available to discuss overcoming common barriers such as: dealing with stress, fighting cravings, coping with irritability and controlling weight gain. Offers three different programs: phone + online, online only or phone only. You must be a resident to participate in the program. Contact information: 1-800-QUIT-NOW (1 (800) 784-8669) 
• Hays Workforce Center (KansasWorks)
• 332 E. 8th St., Hays, KS 67601
• (785) 625-5654
• Provides employment services for individuals and employers. Other services include workshops, assessment services, proficiency tests, veteran services and information on how to file for unemployment insurance. All services are free. 
• Options: Domestic and Sexual Violence Services, Inc.
• 2716 Plaza Ave., Hays, KS 67601
• (785) 625-4202
• Provides emergency shelter, transportation, crisis counseling, legal and social advocacy, support groups, community education and information and referral for victims of domestic violence, sexual abuse and stalking violence 
• Phillips County, Kansas Community Resource Guide 
• Problem Gambling Helpline
• If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, help is available. Contact them at (800) 522-4700. Professionals are available 24 hours a day to take your call. Help is available at no-cost to the problem gambler and their concerned others. You can also click here for more information and resources.
  
• SAMHSA’s National Helpline
• SAMHSA’s National Helpline is a free, confidential, 24/7, 365-day-a-year treatment referral and information service (in English and Spanish) for individuals and families facing mental and/or substance use disorders. Call 1 (800) 662-HELP (4357).
  
• Suicide Prevention Lifeline
• 1 (800) 273-TALK