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Early Childhood Resources
Special Education* Developmental Preschools* Speech, Language & Hearing
Physical Therapy* Occupational Therapy* Health & Medical* Behavior & Mental Health

Special Education

Wichita Public School Usd #259..... 201 N. Water, 973-4425, Comprehensive Evaluation (Ages, 3+)

Haysville Public School USD# 261..... 1745 W. Grand, 554-2222, Comprehensive Evaluation

Derby Public School Usd #260 ..... 222 E. Madison, 788-8463, Comprehensive Evaluation

Sedgwick County Area Educational Services Interlocal Cooperative .....620 Industrial, 794-8641, Comprehensive Evaluation (Ages, 3-5)

Mulvane Public School USD # 263..... P.O. Box 129, 777-0256, Comprehensive Evaluation (Ages, 3+)

Rainbows United, Inc..... 340 S. Broadway, 267-5437, Consultation Services Comprehensive Evaluation (Ages, 0-5)

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Developmental Preschools

Wichita Public School Prekindergarten Program ..... 1613 N. Piatt, 973-2395

Head Start .....1069 Parklane Office Park, 682-1853

Rainbows United, Inc...... 340 S. Broadway, 267-5437, Consultation Services Comprehensive Evaluation (Ages, 0-5)

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Speech, Language & Hearing

Heartspring .....8700 29th St. N., 634-8710, Assessments, Therapy Financial Assistance Available

Via Christi Regional Medical Center St. Francis Campus..... 929 N. St. Francis, 268-8200, Evaluations Management Children's Miracle Network Scholarships Available

Rainbows United, Inc. Family Enrichment Center .....340 S. Broadway, 267-5437, Consultation Services Home Program

HCA Wesley Medical Center..... 550 N. Hillside, 688-2730, Need Doctor's Referral

WSU Speech, Language & Hearing Clinic WSU Campus .....5015 E. 29th St. N., 978-3289, Evaluations Management Special Education, Developmental Preschool- Resources

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Physical Therapy

HCA Wesley Medical Center..... 550 N. Hillside, 688-2730

Heartspring, .....8700 29th St. N., 634-8710, Assessments, Therapy Financial Assistance Available

Via Chrisi Regional, Medical Center St. Francis Campus ..... 929 N. St. Francis, 268-8200, Children's Miracle Network Scholarships Available

Rainbows United, Inc. Family Enrichment Center..... Family Enrichment Center, 340 S. Broadway, 267-5437

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Occupational Therapy

HCA Wesley Medical Center..... 550 N. Hillside, 688-2730

Heartspring, .....8700 29th St. N., 634-8710, Assessments, Therapy Financial Assistance Available

Via Christi Regional Medical Center St. Francis Campus ..... 929 N. St. Francis, 268-8200, Children's Miracle Network Available

Rainbows United, Inc. Family Enrichment Center..... 340 S. Broadway, 267-5437

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Health & Medical

Medical Society Of Sedgwick Cty..... 1002 South Hillside, 683-7557, Referral Services To Local Physicians

Guadalupe Clinic .....940 S. St. Francis, 264-8974

Via Christi Regional Medical Center St. Joseph Family Practice Center ..... 1131 South Clifton, 689-6102

Medical Service Bureau .....1102 South Hillside, 683-7559, Limited Financial Assistance For Prescriptions

Wichita-Sedgwick County Department Of Health .....1900 E. 9th. 268-8441

Wichita Primary Care Clinic .....1125 N. Topeka, 262-8861

Via Christi Regional Medical Center St. Francis Family Practice Center .....925 North Emporia, 265-2876

Wesley Family Practice Center..... 2340 East Central, 688-3070

Services For Children With Special Care Needs (Special Health Services-SHS)..... 3243 E. Murdock, Suite 202, 688-2021

Hunter Health Clinic..... 2318 East Central, 262-2415

Wichita Social And Rehabilitation Services (SRS) .....337-7000, Financial Assistance To Income Eligible Families

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Behavior & Mental Health

Catholic Charities Counseling Center ..... 263-6941 Counseling and mental health services for those with personal, marital, or parent and child difficulties.

Center on Family Living, Friends University..... 268-7638 Therapy in the areas of marital, family, and other relationships. Reduced fees to eligible limited-income families.

Comprehensive Community Care of Sedgwick County (COMCARE) ..... 832-0852 COMCARE offers Mental Health services for children and parents. A wide array of services are offered which include: case management, therapeutic services, medication management, attendant care, respite care and other services that are designed to keep the child in their community and primarily in their home.

Family Consultation Services (FCS) ..... 264-8317 Therapy in the areas of marital, family, individual and other relationships. Also do testing and evaluations.

Kansas Children's Service League (KCSL) ..... 942-4261 Prevention and Intervention services including counseling, parents helping parents, support groups, Parent Helpline, foster care, runaway services and parenting education. Most services are on a short term basis.

Mental Health Association Parent Advocacy ..... 652-8822 Support for parents that have a child with a mental illness. Can help with school issues, housing or anything related to keeping the child in the home. Also offers a support group for parents that meets one time per week.

Parents As Teachers ..... 973-5130 PAT offers home visits, play groups, parent meetings, a newsletter and developmental information for parents with children 0-3yrs.

Self-Help Network..... 978-3843 An information referral source for volunteer support groups within the community for specific areas of need.

Wichita Child Guidance Center (WGC)..... 686-6671 WGC offers mental health services to children and families which include therapy, testing, and therapeutic groups.

Rainbows United, Inc..... 267-5437 Behavioral Specialist offers consultation and referral services to families who have children with challenging behaviors.

Emergency Numbers:
Parent Helpline and Crisis Center ..... 263-5437
COMCARE Crisis Line ..... 263-3770

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