Owings Counseling is not a one-stop shop for therapy. I often have individuals and families asking for resources on a variety of issues and have put together this list for you. Please contact me if you need additional information.
Neurodivergent Resources
CHADD – Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
ADHD KC – Local chapter of CHADD
ADDitude – ADHD online magazine
ASAN – Autistic Self Advocacy Network
Spectrum News – Autism information (general)
MPACT – parent resource for education advocacy for children with disabilities
Sexual Assault/Abuse Resources
MOCSA – Metropolitan Organization to Counter Sexual Assault
RAINN – Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network
Stop it Now – Resources for parents, community, and professionals for preventing sexual abuse
Financial Abuse- article about how money and finances are used for control
Child Abuse Hotlines
Missouri 800-392-3738
Kansas 800-922-5330
LGBTQ+ Resources
Kansas City Center for InclusionÂ
Covenant House – helping with LGBTQ youth homelessness
The Trevor Project – suicide and mental health assistance
Modern Family Alliance – resources for parents and families of LGBTQ+ youth
Psychiatric Hospital Resources
Listing of resources here is NOT endorsement of any of these providers.
Marillac – Children’s psychiatric services
Crittenton – Children’s psychiatric services