Serves All Counties – Page 13 – Support Groups in Kansas

Guide Dog Foundation for the Blind, Inc.

Offers seeing eye dogs to the blind free of charge.

myFace

Assists individuals, primarily children, with severe facial deformity from birth, disease, or accident, in receiving comprehensive reconstructive treatment at the Institute of Reconstructive Plastic Surgery at NYU Medical Center.

National Foundation for Ectodermal Dysplasias (NFED)

Distributes information on symptoms and treatments, support programs for families, newsletter, family and regional conferences, member directory, dental implant program, and scholarships.

PKD Foundation- Kansas City Chapter

These meetings are planned with YOU in mind. Guests are welcome.

Spina Bifida Association

Encourages educational and vocational development of patients. Promotes public awareness, advocacy, and research. Newsletter, chapter development guidelines, adoption referral program, scholarships, and film/videotapes.

United Spinal Association

To promote independence for paralyzed veterans, enhance their health and medical care, and protect the civil rights of the disabled. Monthly newsletter. Serves New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Connecticut.

Amputee Coalition of America

Coalition of amputees, support groups, professionals, and disability-related organizations established to provide outreach, education, and empowerment for persons with limb loss. Referrals to support groups. Magazine ($25/yr.).

Visit website for current resources and to find a support group near you: http://www.amputee-coalition.org/

Calix Society

Catholic alcoholics maintaining sobriety through Alcoholics Anonymous. Concerned with total abstinence, spiritual development, and the sanctification of the whole personality of each member. Bi-monthly newsletter and assistance in chapter development.

Call or visit website for all current resources and information:

Phone 913-645-7244 

Website: https://www.calixsociety.org/

Down Syndrome Society of Wichita

The mission of the Down Syndrome Society of Wichita is to enhance the lives of individuals with Down syndrome and their families by providing them with support and resources and by raising public awareness about Down syndrome.

Herpes Resource Center – American Herpes Foundation

Resources. Emotional support and medical information for persons with herpes. Referrals, quarterly journal, telephone network, group development guidelines, assistance, and free pamphlets.