Table of ContentsAdult Education 1

Dreams Unlimited/Head Start Parent Center 1Dreams unlimited /Cloud County Community College 2

After School Programs (In Clay Center) 2Project Lead 2Time 4 You

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Circle J 2Al-Anon & Alcoholics Anonymous 2Ambulance Service 2American Cancer Society 2Appliances (New & Used) 3

Nelson's Appliance Service 3Wall's Scratch & Dent 3

Flinthills Area Agency on Aging 3Big Lakes Developmental Center 3Birthright 4Boy Scouts of America 4CASA 4Chamber of Commerce 4Child Care 5

Clay County Child Care Center 5Child Care Aware of Northeast & North Central Kansas 5

Child Services 5Children's Mercy Family Health Partners 5Early Head Start 5Clay County Head Start 6TLEC Infant & Toddler Services 6Parents As Teachers 6

Chiropractors 7Clay Center Chiropractic

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Prairie Wind Chiropractic 7

Pyle Chiropractic 7Churches 8

Alert Covenant 8Bible Methodist 8Calvary Baptist 8Clay Center Christian Church 8Clay Center Methodist 8Clay Center Wesleyan 8Countryside Methodist 8Ebenezer United Methodist 9Emmanuel Independent Baptist 9Evangelical Covenant Church 9Fact United Methodist 9First Baptist 9Fountain of Life Christian Center 9First Presbyterian 9Green United Methodist 9Hebron Reformed Presbyterian 9Idana Presbyterian 10Industry United Methodist 10Jehovah's Witness 10St. Peter & Paul Catholic

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St. Paul's Lutheran 10St.Paul's Episcopal 10United Methodist 10

Other Area Churches 10First Lutheran (Morganville) 10Morganville United Methodist 10Longford Bethal United Methodist 11Oakhill Presbyterian 11St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran (Palmer) 11Clifton Christian 11Faith United Presbyterian 11

St. Mary's Catholic 11Mizpah United Methodist (Wakefield) 11Lakeside Word of Life (Wakefield) 11Wakefield United Methodist 12Madura Congregational (Wakefield) 12Wakefield Baptist Ministry 12Bible Methodist (Miltonvale) 12Christian (Miltonvale) 12St. Anthony (Miltonvale) 12Wesleyan (Miltonvale) 12

Clay Center Carnegie Library 13Clay Center Family Physicians 13Clay Center Swimming Pool 13Clay Center Zoo 13Clay County Children's Trust 14Clay County Commissioners 14Clay County EMS/Emergency Management 14Clay County K-State Research & Extension Office 15Clay County Health Department & Home Health Care 15Clay County Officials 15Clay County Recreation Association 16Commodities 16Community Action, Inc.

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Consumer Credit Association 17Cornerstone Family Counseling 17Crisis Center, Inc. 17Dentists 17

Clay Center Family Dentistry 17Eric Wisdom 18Joseph Ferguson 18Tom Barth 18Konza Prairie 18

Dreams Unlimited/Head Start Parent Center 18

Dreams Unlimited/ Cloud County Community College 18Early Childhood Special Education (TLEC) 19Early Head Start 19Farmers Assistance, Counseling & Training Services 19Family Center 20Friendship Meal Program 20Girls Scouts of America 20Healthwave Insurance 20Head Start 20Hospital/Clay County Medical Center 21Infant & Toddler Services 21Manhattan Workforce Center 21Kansas Agricultural Mediation Services 22Kansas Children's Service League 22Konza Prairie 22Legal Assistance 22

Donna Long

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Ryan & Mullin 22Bruce Wingerd 22Richard James 23Kansas Legal Aide 23

Leisure Center 23Lighthouse for Christ 23Marriage & Family Counselors 23

Cornerstone Family Counseling Center 23Pawnee Mental Health Services 24

Meadowlark Hospice 24Morganville Senior Center 24Narcotics Anonymous 24Northeast Kansas Regional Prevention Center 24Nursing Homes 25

Country Place Senior Living 25Estelle Nursing Home (Clifton) 25

Presbyterian Manor 25Medicalodge of Clay Center 25Golden Living Center (Wakefield) 25

Physicians 25Clay Center Family Physicians 25Dr. Susan Thompson 25

Optometrists 26Reeves & Stoppel 26Hiesterman Family Eye Care 26

Preschools

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Ark Preschool 26Head Start 26Raggedy Ann & Andy 26St. Paul Lutheran 26Twin Lakes Education Cooperative 26

Real Estate Agencies 27Barbara Guldner Real Estate 27Gary Case Realty 27Heartland Real Estate Co. 27Homestead Real State 27Wakefield Real Estate Agency, LLC 27

Recreation

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Clay Center B's 27Regional Prevention Center of Northeast Kansas 28Restore (Habitat for Humanity) 28Rural Food Pantry 28Salvation Army 28Schools 29

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Wakefield 30Clifton 30

Senior Centers 31

Apollo Towers 31Leisure Center 31Morganville Senior Center 31

Social & Rehabilitation Services ( Now DFC) 31Swimming Pool/Swim Team 31Three Rivers Independent Living Resource Center 32Twin Lakes Education Cooperative (ECD) 33Unemployment 33Veterans Affairs Office 33Wakefield Rehabilitation Center (Golden Living Center) 33Wrestling 34

EMERGENCY NUMBERS

Police 911 632-2121Fire 911 632-5606Ambulance 911 632-2166Sheriff 911 632-5601Clay County Hospital 632-2144Crime Stoppers 632-5900Highway Patrol, Salina 1-785-827-4437Legal Aide 1-800-723-6353FBI, Manhattan 1-785-776-4451Crisis Center, Manhattan 1-800-727-2785Poison Control Center 1-800-332-6633Toxic Chemicals and Oil Spills 1-800-424-8802

TOLL FREE NUMBERSAttorney General Office 1-800-432-2310Cancer Information 1-800-227-2345Consumer Safety 1-800-227-2772Department of Aging 1-800-432-3535Diabetes Association 1-800-362-1355Disability Hotline 1-800-332-6262Fair Housing 1-800-424-8590Federal Tax Forms 1-800-829-3676Federal Tax Assistance 1-800-829-1040Fraud Hotline 1-800-432-3913Insurance Commissioner 1-800-432-2484Kansas Child/Adult Abuse Hotline 1-800-922-5330Kansas Governor 1-800-748-4408Kansas Legislature 1-800-432-3924Kansas Road Conditions 1-800-585-7023Medicare 1-800-432-3531Parents Anonymous Help Line 1-800-332-6378Talking Books 1-800-424-9100Veterans Administration 1-800-827-1000Youth Crisis, Runaway Line 1-800-448-4663

SERVICE PROVIDERSADULT EDUCATION

Dreams Unlimited/Head Start Parent Center

Address: 408 Lincoln AveClay Center, KS 67432

Contact: Kathy Dawson

Computers are available for Head Start parents to use (by appointment only). A Lending Library of preschool books for children, tutoring help for GED, reading, math, job skills and adult books (easy reading fiction, non-fiction and child development).

Dreams Unlimited/Cloud Community College Address: 408 Lincoln Ave.

Clay Center, KS 67432Contact: Kathy Dawson for Adult Education/GED class

scheduleTelephone: 785-632-2588

Adult basic education, GED preparation, workplace skills, family literacy, computer lab with internet access and a tutor resource library are available.

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AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS (In Clay Center)PROJECT LEAD - Edith Sorensen (785-630-0315) or Kristin WrightTIME 4 YOU – Bob Stratton (785-447-2278)CIRCLE J – Jim or Chris Brinkman (785-632-5817) Or Baptist Church 785-632-5474

AL-ANON AND ALCOHOLIC S ANONYMOUS Caring Friends AFGUnited Methodist Church

Address: 921 5th

Clay Center, KS 67432Telephone: 785-632-3106

Sunday at 8:00

AMBULANCE SERVICEAddress: 4th & GrantTelephone: 785-632-2166

They offer ambulance service, provide classes for First-Aid, Professional Rescue, Adult, Child and Infant CPR, Junior Rescuers (age 10-15) Class and rental of infant car seats or Toddler booster seats. The hours for the rentals are Monday-Friday 8:00-6:00 PM

AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETYTelephone: 785-632-5029 or 785-632-3193Contact: Barbara Rott

Money is raised for research and to aid cancer victims with transportation and medicine. Education is provided about cancer.

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APPLIANCES: NEW AND USED

NELSON’S APPLIANCE SERVICE(Tom Nelson does repair & service of appliances)Phone: 785-632-2845

WALL’S SCRATCH & DENT721 4th Street Clay Center, KSPhone: 785-777-2272

FLINTHILLS AREA AGENCY ON AGINGAddress: 401 Houston

Manhattan, KSTelephone: 785-776-9294 or 785-323-4300

The agency provides information and resources for the elderly and offer free confidential help about Medicare or senior health insurance. They also handle Section 8 Housing and Housing Rehabilitation.

BIG LAKES DEVELOPMENTAL CENTERAddress: 302 Lincoln

Clay CenterTelephone: 785-632-5357

Contact: Caryn McAdams

They provide work opportunities, life skills training, home living services, community inclusion services and case management with developmental disabilities.

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BIRTHRIGHTManhattan Address: 206 S 5th Street

Manhattan, KSTelephone: 785-539-2555 or 1-800-550-4900

Salina Address: 1045 The MidwaySalina, KS

Telephone: 785-823-3113 or 1-800-550-4900Birthright provides free pregnancy testing and counseling.

BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICABoy Scouts Contact: Andy HoganTelephone: 785-632-6016

CASAAddress: Room 101 in CourthouseTelephone: 785-632-3626Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00 AM—12:00 PM

CASA workers are court-appointed volunteers who act as special advocates for a child who become involved in the court process. They serve as independent, objective observers who make recommendations to the court regarding the child’s best interests.

CHAMBER OF COMMERCETelephone: 785-632-5674 517 CourtHours: Monday-Friday 8:00 AM—4:00 PMOffers complete information and literature on all aspects of community business, and on government agencies, organizations and programs in town.

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CHILD CARE

CLAY COUNTY CHILD CARE CENTERContact: Eve or AprilAddress: 314 Court Clay Center, KSTelephone: 785-632-2195

They are a daycare facility for children between the ages of newborn to 6 years old. They are open from 6:00 AM—6:00 PM. They sponsor Head Start and Early Head Start.

CHILD CARE AWARE OF NORTHEAST & NORTH CENTRAL KANSAS 1710 SW 10th , Suite 215 Topeka, KS Toll Free: 800-279-2372 They try to ensure that families have access to affordable high-quality child care.

CHILD SERVICES

CHILDREN’S MERCY FAMILY HEALTH PARTNERSAddress: 215 W. Pershing

Suite 600Kansas City, MO. 64108

Telephone: 1-877-347-9363Your child(ren) may be eligible for free health, dental and optical care.

EARLY HEAD STARTContact: Debra McNeilAddress: 1021 4th Street, Clay Center, KSTelephone: 785-632-5399

Early Head Start serves families in Clay, Cloud, Ottawa, Republic and Washington counties. Early Head Start is a FREE program for families of infants and toddlers who qualify. Services are provided to families of pregnant women, newborns or toddlers less than three years. Families must meet the federal income guidelines and other qualification requirements.

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Early Head Start helps families by providing: Weekly Visit,Assistance with community services, Child Development Information, Access to medical & nutrition services, Transition Services into Head Start or other child care at the age of 3.

HEAD START Address: 314 Court, Clay Center, KS Telephone: 785-632-2195 or 1-800-632-2196Serving Clay, Washington, Cloud, Republic, and Ottawa Counties. (See page 20 for more description)

TLEC INFANT AND TODDLER SERVICESTelephone: 785-632-3176 Serving

USD 379 & USD 223 in Clay & Washington CountiesAre you concerned with how your child plays, sees, hears, moves or eats? Infant-Toddler Services does developmental screenings to see how your child is developing. A child which has development delays or a child born with disabilities can qualify for services. Trained staff can provide services in your home.

PARENTS AS TEACHERSContact: Laurie LoganAddress: P.O. Box 97

Clay Center 67432Telephone: 785-632-1127

Parents As Teachers is FREE and VOLUNTARY program offered by your local school district for any parent with a child, prenatal, to 3. P.A.T. provides parents with support and information on child development to assist parents in their role as the child’s first teacher. This program involves parents in learning activities with their child that encourage language and intellectual growth, physical and social-emotional skills.

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Program Components

Personal Home Visits-by a certified parent educator every 5-6 weeks, scheduled at your convenience.

Group Meetings-opportunities for parents to get together to gain new insights and to share experiences. Periodic events are planned with either a special speaker presenting or a parent-child activity.

Screening-provided periodically to check overall development, language, hearing and vision. Screening can be done Wednesday 9:00 AM-11:00 AM (when school is in session)

Play Group-meets weekly and provides and opportunity for parents to use the materials and equipment to play with their children, to visit other parents and to check out items from the Resource Library.

Resource Library-a wonderful collection of books, audio tapes, video tapes and toys for infants and toddlers as well as parenting books, magazines and videos. These are all available for check-out at home visits or during play group times.

Referrals-to other community services if needed.

CHIROPRACTORSPRAIRIEWIND CHIROPRACTIC

Address: 115 6th, Clay Center, KSTelephone: 785-632-2053

CLAY CENTER CHIROPRACTIC ( TAMI CONVERSE)Address: 627 Court, Clay Center, KSTelephone: 785-632-2211

PYLE CHIROPRACTICAddress: 720 6th, Clay Center, KS

Telephone: 785-632-55777

CHURCHES

CLAY CENTER AREAAlert Covenant15820 Green-Randolph RoadLeonardville 66449 785-944-3416

Bible Methodist8th & Lincoln 785-427-2631Clay Center 67432

Calvary Baptist1018 11th StreetClay Center 67432 785-632-5080

Clay Center Christian Church1021 CrawfordClay Center 67432 785-632-2140

Clay Center United Methodist Church921 5th StreetClay Center 67432 785-632-3106

Clay Center Wesleyan1109 CourtClay Center 67432 785-632-3823

Countryside United Methodist2189 Broughton RoadClay Center 67432 785-485-2214

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Ebenezer United Methodist2101 18th RoadClay Center 67432 785-461-5599

Emmanuel Independent Baptist1557 Navajo Rd.Clay Center 67432 785-632-5822

Evangelical Covenant Church1330 15th StreetClay Center 67432 785-632-5653

Fact United Methodist 785-293-5358111 S. Colorado St.Leonardville, KS 66449

First Baptist902 5th St.Clay Center 67432 785-632-5474

Fountain of Life Christian Center522 LaneClay Center 67432 785-632-5875

First Presbyterian602 ClarkeClay Center 67432 785-632-2813

Green United MethodistGreen 67447 785-944-3617

Hebron Reformed Presbyterian1328 Goodin DriveClay Center, KS 785-632-5861

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Idana PresbyterianR.R. 5, P.O. Box 114Clay Center 67432 785-632-2768

Industry United MethodistR.R. 1, Longford, KS 67458 785-388-2711

Jehovah’s Witness2205 5thClay Center 67432 785-632-5130

St. Peter & Paul Catholic Church730 CourtClay Center 67432 785-632-5011

St. Paul’s Lutheran816 9th St. Clay Center 67432 785-632-5301

St. Paul’s Episcopal601 ClarkClay Center 67432 785-632-3200

United Methodist921 5th St, Clay Center 67432 785-632-3106

OTHER AREA CHURCHESFirst LutheranMorganville, KS 67468 785-926-3423

Morganville United Methodist201 W. Elizabeth St.Morganville, KS 67468 785-926-3102

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Longford Bethal United MethodistLongford, KS 67458

Oakhill Presbyterian227 Cherokee RdOakhill, KS 67432 785-388-2167

St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran325 W. 3rd St.Palmer 66962 785-692-4564

CLIFTONClifton ChristianClifton 66937 785-455-3474

Faith United Presbyterian200 West St.Clifton 66937 785-455-3482

St. Mary’s Catholic Church211 Clifton St.Clifton 66937 785-455-3384

WAKEFIELDMizpah United Methodist1429 6th RoadWakefield 67487 785-461-5515

Lakeside Word of Life702 10th StreetWakefield 67487 785-461-5331

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Wakefield United Methodist406 6th StreetWakefield 67487 785-461-5599

Madura Congregational802 GroveWakefield 67487 785-461-5357

Wakefield Baptist Ministry709 ElmWakefield 67487 785-461-5151

MILTONVALEBible Methodist400 EdwardsMiltonvale, KS 785-427-2606

Christian314 W 3rd

Miltonvale, KS 785-427-2661

St. Anthony612 W 14th

Miltonvale, KS 785-427-2263

Wesleyan520 TootleMiltonvale,KS 785-427-2497

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CLAY CENTER CARNEGIE LIBRARYAddress: 706 6th StreetTelephone: Clay Center

785-632-3889Hours: Monday & Wednesday 2:00-8:00 PM

Tuesday & Thursday 10:00-8:00 PMFriday 2 PM - 6:00 PMSaturday 10 AM - 2:00 PM

Story Time 0-3 yr. Thursday 10:30-11:00 Story Time 3-5 yr. Thursday 10:30-11:00

Clay Center Carnegie Library is a public service library that offers books for children and adults to read. They also have computers with internet access for the public to use.

CLAY CENTER FAMILY PHYSICIANSAddress: 609 Liberty St.

Clay Center 67432Telephone: 785-632-2181

CLAY CENTER SWIMMING POOLAddress: 209 Dexter

Clay CenterTelephone: 785-632-5149

CLAY CENTER ZOOAddress: 4th and Pomeroy in Utility Park

Clay CenterFeatures a nice collection of animals, plants and a playground. There are also picnic tables for your convenience.

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CLAY COUNTY CHILDREN’S TRUSTAddress: Union State Bank

5th & LincolnClay Center 67432

Telephone: 785-632-3122Provides financial assistance to Clay County children who have no other resources to meet certain kinds of needs.

CLAY COUNTY COMMISSIONERSJerry Mayo616 HuntressClay Center 67432785-632-3535

David Thurlow169 Utah RoadWakefield 67847785-461-5524

Mike Spicer205 FrederickClay Center 67432785-632-6239

CLAY COUNTY EMS/EMERGENCY MANAGEMENTAddress: 603 4th St.

Clay Center 67432Telephone: 785-632-2166Website: www.claycountyems.org

Ambulance service, child safety seats, bike helmets and CPR/First Aid Training, professional rescue, Adult, child and infant CPR, Junior Rescuers (age 10-15) Class.

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CLAY COUNTY K-STATE RESEARCH AND EXTENSIONOFFICE

Address: 322 Grant, Clay Center 67432Telephone: 785-632-5335Contact: John Forshee, Extension, Agent

Deanna Turner, Extension Home EconomistProvides educational information to all citizens of all ages through presentations or written materials. Can also give individual guidance within the areas. Topics include: family nutrition, parenting, self-esteem, budgeting, estate planning, horticulture, health and more. Provides educational opportunities for youth through 4-H clubs and other activities.

CLAY COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT AND HOME HEALTH AGENCY

Address: 820 Spellman CircleClay Center 67432

Telephone: 785-632-3193Hours: Monday through Friday 8am-Noon &1 – 5 E-mail: drickley@claycountykansas.org

Provide Health Education, Childhood and Adult Immunizations and injections, Family planning services, Health screenings, Maternal & Child Health services, Day Care Licensing, WIC. Contract with Area Agency on Aging to provide in-home services for those over 60. Includes meal prep, light housekeeping, essential shopping, personal care/grooming. Medication management.Medicare Certified Home Health Agency providing in home nursing care.

CLAY COUNTY OFFICIALSClerk: Kayla Wang 785-632-2552County Attorney: Rick James 785-632-3226Register of Deeds: Gayle Link 785-632-3811County Treasurer: Christine Swaim 785-632-3282County Sheriff: Chuck Dunn 785-632-5601Address: Clay County Courthouse - 712 5th St., Clay Center 67432

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CLAY COUNTY RECREATION ASSOCIATIONContact: Oran EricksonTelephone: 785-632-5526

Organizes summer ball teams for boys and girls ages 5-18

COMMODITIESContact: Katie Mall or Cindy TunheimTelephone: 785-632-4969Location: Elks Civic Room

Different food items are given out three or four times a year, to families who meet the income guidelines. You will need to bring proof of income the first time you go for commodities. Watch the Dispatch and/or listen to KCLY for the distribution day and time.

COMMUNITY ACTION, INC.Address: 1000 SE Hancock

Topeka, KS 66607Telephone: 785-632-6846 or 785-235-9561 or

785-235-9296Fax: 785-235-9564

Affordable Housing Service: Clay County McKinley Apartments785-632-9846731 N Crawford 67432Leonardville Swingle House Apts785-293-5215111 S Erpelding 66449

Community Information & Referral Services: Links callers to available community resources in order to assist citizens in addressing basic survival needs and reach towards self-sufficiency.

Self-Sufficiency Services: Case Management services including employment and housing related counseling and support services.

Winterization Program: Individual home weatherization analysis, combustion appliance inspections, attic and wall inspections, minor home and foundation repair and educational workshops (energy consumption and radon).

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CONSUMER CREDIT ASSOCIATIONAddress: 1195 SW Buchanan #101

Topeka, Kansas 66604 Phone: 785-234-0217

Manhattan Telephone:785-539-6666Salina Telephone: 785-827-6731 E-Mail: hcci@hcci-ks.org

Website: www.hcci-ks.orgA private non-profit community service for people who need help with money problems. Counselors can help you plan a monthly budget to fit your needs and teach you how to improve your money spending habits.

CORNERSTONE FAMILY COUNSELINGAddress: 1408 Poyntz Ave. Manhattan, KS 66502

Telephone: 785-776-4105Cornerstone offers Marital Therapy, Family Therapy, Individual Therapy, & Psychological Testing.

CRISIS CENTER, INC.Telephone: Manhattan785-539-2785 Junction City 785-762-8835 24 Hour Crisis Hotline: 1-800-727-2785 The Crisis Center will accept calls from clients in crisis from domestic violence and sexual assault. They provide intervention-counseling assistance with medical and legal needs assistance in relocating and temporary housing. Also offer counseling for violence of rape and their families and will provide emergency transportation to and from the shelter. Serving Clay, Geary, Marshall, Pottawatomie, and Riley Counties, and Fort Riley.

DENTISTS

CLAY CENTER FAMILY DENISTRYRick Hammel & Dustin Kruse

Address: 714 Liberty Clay Center Telephone: 785-632-3126

17ERIC WISDOM DDS

Address: 712 6th St.Clay Center Telephone: 785-632-2400

JOSEPH G. FERGUSON DDSAddress: 308 Court

Clay Center Telephone: 785-632-3126

TOM BARTH (Pediatric Dentistry) Address: 1133 College Ave. Manhattan, KS Telephone: 785-776-7242

KONZA PRAIRIE Address: 361 Grant Ave. Junction City, KS 66441 Telephone: 785-238-1829

DREAMS UNLIMITED/HEAD START PARENT CENTERAddress: 408 Lincoln Street

Clay Center 67432Telephone: 785-632-2588Contact: Deb Wallace or Kathy DawsonComputers available for Head Start parents to use by appointment only, a lending library consisting of preschool books for children, tutoring help for GED, reading, math, job skills and adult books (easy-reading fiction, non-fiction and child development).

DREAMS UNLIMITED/CLOUD COUNTY CCAddress: 408 Lincoln Street, Clay Center 67432Telephone: 785-632-2588Contact: Kathy Dawson for Adult/GED class schedule

Adult basic education, GED preparation, workplace skills, and family literacy. Computer lab with Internet access and a tutor resource library are available.

18EARLY CHILDHOOD SPECIAL EDUCATION(Twin Lakes Education Cooperative)

Contact: Kristi Jones or Brandi SmithTelephone: 785-632-2156

ECSE is a program for 3-5 year old children with identifiable disabilities. This service is provided free of charge by the school district if there is a need for the service.

EARLY HEAD STARTAddress: 1021 4th Street

Clay Center 67432Telephone: 785-632-5399

Early Head Start serves families in Clay, Cloud, Washington, Ottawa, and Republic counties. Early Head Start is a FREE program for families of infants and toddlers who qualify. Services are provided to families of pregnant women, newborns, or toddlers less than three years. Families must meet the federal income guidelines and other qualifying requirements. Early Head Start helps families by providing:

Weekly Visits Assistance with community services such as child care,

education and employment Child development information Access to medical and nutrition services Transition services into Head Start or other appropriate

child care at the age of 3

FARMERS ASSISTANCE, COUNSELING AND TRAINING SERVICESKANSAS AGRICULTURAL MEDIATION SERVICES

Telephone: 1-800-321-FARM

KAMS serves agriculturists across the state by mending fences through problem solving and dispute resolution. The program’s goal is to help resolve conflicts and disputes using mediation.

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FAMILY CENTERAddress: Campus Creek Road, Kansas State University

Manhattan 66502Telephone: 785-532-6984

Family Center provides marriage and family therapy, premarital, couples, children, adolescents, individual, adult, divorce, elderly, solo parenting educational programs.

FRIENDSHIP MEAL PROGRAMTelephone: 785-632-5767Hours: Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m.-2 p.m.

Clay Center provides two friendship meal programs sponsored by the North Central Flint Hills Agency on Aging. The meal programs are places where fun-loving people, age aged 60+, get together for food, fun and fellowship. Home delivered hot or frozen meals are also provided. Meals are by donation. For details call Apollo Towers (785-632-5767) or the Leisure Center (785-632-5397). Once a month tenant dinners are also held. Call for meal reservations by 9:00 a.m.

GIRL SCOUTS OF AMERICAOpen to all girls 5-18 years. Girls learn about a variety

of things from food and camping to plants and working on merit badges.

HEALTHWAVE INSURANCEAddress: PO Box 3599

Topeka 66601Telephone: 1-800-792-4884

Fax: 1-800-498-1255Your children may be eligible for free health, dental, and optical care.

HEAD STARTAddress: 314 Court

Clay Center 67432Telephone: 785-632-2195 or 1-800-632-2196

Serving Clay, Washington, Cloud, Republic and Ottawa counties.

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Head Start is a nationwide federally funded pre-school program designed to ensure that all pre-school children, especially those from low-income families and children with disabilities, have the skills to succeed in Kindergarten and future school experiences. Full-day and half-day classes from Monday through Thursday for 9 months.

Free transportation is provided to and from the center Medical and dental screenings and follow-up treatment is

provided Meals and snacks are provided during each session Parent training and resources are available Social services Trained teachers Special service (mental health and disabilities) Kindergarten transition service

HOSPITALCLAY COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER

Contact: Ron Bender, CEOAddress: 617 LibertyTelephone: 785-632-2144

INFANT AND TODDLER SERVICES Telephone: 785-632-3176

Serving: Clay and Washington counties Are you concerned with how your child plays, sees, hears, moves, or eats? Infant-Toddler Services does developmental screenings to see how your child is developing. A child which has development delays or a child born with disabilities can qualify for services. Trained staff can provide staff services in your home.

MANHATTAN WORKFORCE CENTERAddress: 205 S. 4th St. Manhattan, KS 66502Telephone: 785-539-5691Hours: Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

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KANSAS AGRICULTURAL MEDIATION SERVICESTelephone: 1-800-321-FARM (3276)

KAMS has been an officially certified agricultural mediation program for Kansas since 1988. The program’s goal is to help resolve conflicts and disputes using mediation. Specialists provide initial information and guidance at no cost through a toll-free hot line.

KANSAS CHILDREN’S SERVICE LEAGUEArea Office Address: 317 Houston St. Suite A

Manhattan 66502Area Office Telephone: 785-539-3193

Services for children ages 0-17 with disabilities including: foster care, respite care and pregnancy counseling.

KONZA PRAIRIECommunity Health and Dental Center(Affordable and exceptional health & dental care)361 Grant Ave.Junction CityMedical: 775-238-4711 Dental:785-238-1829

LEGAL ASSISTANCEDonna Long719 5th StreetClay Center 67432 Telephone: 785-632-2272

Ryan and Mullin LLC509 Court StreetClay Center 67432 Telephone: 785-632-5666

Bruce Wingerd431 Court Street

Clay Center 67432 Telephone: 785-632-230022

Richard James806 5th

Mail to PO Box 411Clay Center 67432 Telephone: 785-632- 6661

Kansas Legal Aide1-800-723-69531-785-537-2943Sliding scale and will take payments

LEISURE CENTERAddress: 803 5th Street

Clay Center 67432Telephone: 785-632-5397

A senior center that offers a variety of services for the elderly including nutrition sites, meals on wheels, and a mini-van service for commuting around town. An excellent starting point for seniors to find other services that are available.

LIGHTHOUSE FOR CHRISTAddress: 413 Lincoln

Clay Center 67432Telephone: 785-632-6395 or 2813OPEN ON THURSDAYSHours: 9:00 a.m.—6:00 p.m The thrift store offers clothing and other items for a small donation. Emergency assistance (with ministry referral) including food, utilities, rent, mortgage and medical assistance provided.

MARRIAGE AND FAMILY COUNSELORS

CORNERSTONE FAMILY COUNSELING CENTER1408 Poyntz Ave.Manhattan, KS

785-776-410523

PAWNEE MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES503 GrantClay Center, KS785-632-2108

MEADOWLARK HOSPICEAddress: 709 Liberty

Clay Center 67432Telephone: 785-632-3557

Provides 24-hour nursing and support, some free nursing services, & hospital equipment to be used at home. Patient’s rooms are also available.

MORGANVILLE SENIOR CENTERTelephone: 785-926-7071Hours: Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays 9:00 a.m.

NARCOTICS ANONYMOUSAddress: 1117 Court, Clay Center, KS Meeting Every Wednesday Evening

NORTHEAST KANSAS REGIONAL PREVENTION CENTERContact: Manhattan Office

431 HoustonTelephone: 785-587-4372 or 1-800-322-6350

They provide free education materials on topics including parenting time, alcohol and drug education and prevention. They coordinate community efforts in alcohol and drug prevention, violence, delinquency, and school dropout and teen pregnancy prevention.

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NURSING HOMESCOUNTRY PLACE SENIOR LIVING722 LibertyClay Center 785-632-5052

ESTELLE NURSING HOMEStrand St.Clifton, KS 785-455-3522

PRESBYTERIAN MANOR924 8th

Clay Center, KS 785-632-5646

MEDICALODGE OF CLAY CENTER715 LibertyClay Center, KS 785-632-5696

GOLDEN LIVING509 Grove PO Box 250Wakefield, KS 785-461-5417

PHYSICIANS

CLAY CENTER FAMILY PHYSICIANS609 LibertyClay Center, KS785-632-2181Fax: 632-2309

Dr. Susan Thompson617 LibertyP.O. Box 808Clay Center, KS785-632-5184785-632-2031 (Fax)

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OptometristsReeves and Stoppel440 LincolnClay Center, KS785-632-3822

Hiesterman Family Eye Care532 LincolnClay Center, KS785-632-6100

PRESCHOOLS

ARK PRE-SCHOOL 1330 15th St. Clay Center, KS Contact: Julie Chestnut Telephone: - 785-632-5653

HEAD START 314 Court, Clay Center, KS Contact: Marsha HabluetzelTelephone: 785-632-295 or 1-800-632-2196

RAGGEDY ANN & ANDYContact: Rosalie Wilcoxson Telephone: 785-632-5211

ST. PAUL LUTHERAN 9th & Dexter, Clay Center, KSContact: Cari PfizenmaierTelephone: 785-632-5301

TWIN LAKES EDUCATION COOPERATIVEContact: Kristi Jones or Brandi SmithTelephone: 785-632-2156

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REAL ESTATE AGENCIESBarbara Guldner Real Estate606 Court, Clay Center, KS 67432 785-632-6386

Gary Case Realty515 Court St. Suite A , Clay Center, KS 67432785-632-3076

Heartland Real Estate Co.535 Court St., Clay Center, KS 67432785-632-5551

Homestead Real Estate501-A Sherman, Clay Center, KS 67432785-632-3373

Wakefield Real Estate Agency, LLC711 Elm, Wakefield, KS 67487785-461-5158

RECREATIONCLAY CENTERS B’S

Contact: Wade BauerTelephone: 785-632-5196

For fast pitch softball for girls 7 years and up.

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REGIONAL PREVENTION CENTER OF NORTHEAST KANSAS North Central KS: 1805 S. Ohio

Salina, KS 67401 Phone: 785-825-6224 Fax: 785-825-7595

Manhattan Office: 421 HoustonManhattan 66502

Phone: 785-587-4372 Junction City Office: 839 N. Eisenhower Dr. Junction City, KS 66441 785-762-3700 Telephone: 1-800-322-6350Provides free educational materials on topics including parenting, alcohol and drug education and prevention. Coordinates community efforts in alcohol and drug prevention, violence, delinquency, and school dropout and teen pregnancy prevention.

RESTORE (HABITAT FOR HUMANITY)2711 Amhurst Every Thurs. & Fri. 12:00 – 5:00PMManhattan 1st & 3rd Sat. 8:00AM – 2:00PM785-317-9334 Appliances, Building, Remodeling helps

RURAL FOOD PANTRY3rd Wed of Month 1:30-3:00 Pamida Parking Lotno income guidelines; first come, first served basis,for Clay County residents(Episcopal Church is responsible for this)785-632-3200

SALVATION ARMY Telephone: 785-632-5474 (Baptist Church) or 632-5613

Disaster ReliefContact: Chuck DunnTelephone: 785-632-5601

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Salvation Army (cont.)Transient Assistance CoordinatorContact: Bill RobinsonTelephone: 785-632-5601 or 2121

League of MercyContact: Rita WollenburgTelephone: 785-632-2475

Vision CoordinatorContact: Dana RickleyTelephone: 785-632-3193

SCHOOLS—Clay Center

USD No. 379/Board of EducationAddress: 807 DexterTelephone: 785-632-3176

Lincoln Grade SchoolAddress: 1020 Grant StreetTelephone: 785-632-2156

School Bus GarageAddress: 10th and ClayTelephone: 785-632-5373

School PsychologistAddress: 807 DexterTelephone: 785-632-3178

Clay Center Community High SchoolAddress: 630 9th StreetTelephone: 785-632-2131

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Address: 807 DexterTelephone: 785-632-3176

Garfield Grade SchoolAddress: 815 4th StreetTelephone: 785-632-2125

Superintendent of SchoolsAddress: 807 DexterTelephone: 785-632-3176

SCHOOLS—Other USD No. 379 Schools

Wakefield Public Schools502 3rd StreetWakefield 67487Telephone: 785-461-5437

CLIFTONBoard of Education/USD #224785-445-3313

Grade School120 Cloud Street785-445-3319Clifton 66937

Clifton/Clyde Junior High405 W Parallel616 N High St.Clyde785-446-3444785-455-3323

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USD #224 Bus Barn

785-455-3566

SENIOR CENTERSAPOLLO TOWERS

Address: 330 W. CourtHousing Office: 785-632-2100Friendship Meals: 785-632-5767

LEISURE CENTERAddress: 815 5th St.Telephone: 785-632-5397

MORGANVILLE SENIOR CENTERIf you want meals call 785-926-7071 Monday, Wednesday, and Friday by 9:00 a. m.

SOCIAL AND REHABILITATION SERVICES(Now Known as DFC - Dept. for Children & Families)

Manhattan Office –2709 Amherst Ave. 66502 785-776-4011Junction City Office – 1010 West 6th St. 66441 785-762-5445 Customer Service Assistance 1-888-369-4777Report Child or Adult Abuse or Neglect 1-800-922-5330Child Support Call Center 1-888-757-2445

SWIMMING POOL/SWIM TEAMTelephone: 785-632-5149Months: June and July

Tiger sharks are from age 5 through 18. Synchronized Swimming is in the month of August. Red Cross swimming lessons are for 4 years and up and are in June and July. Infant/Toddler swimming lessons are for 6 months to 4 years and are taught at the end of July.

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THREE RIVERS INDEPENDENT LIVING RESOURCE CENTEROffice Locations:719 5th StreetClay Center 67432Telephone: 785-632-6117 Voice/TDDFax: 785-632-3105

504 Miller Dr.Wamego 66547Telephone: 785-456-9915 Voice/TDD 1-800-555-3994Fax: 785-456-9923

401 Houston St. Manhattan 66505Telephone: 785-776-9294 1-800-432-2703Fax: 785-776-9479

P.O. Box 4152Topeka 66604-4152Telephone: 785-273-0249 Fax alsoE-mail: reception@threeriversinc.orgWebsite: www.threeriversinc.org

Counties Served: Clay, Washington, Geary, Riley, Marshall, Nemaha, Pottawatomie and Wabaunsee. Some services are provided statewide.Who can be served? Three Rivers helps individuals of all ages with all types of disabilities. Most services are free of charge.Services provided: prescription drug assistance program, medical equipment loan program, advocacy, independent living skills training, self-directed attendant car program, payroll services for attendant care, peer disability-related counseling, family support services, technical assistance, information and referral services, and head injury waiver services.

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TWIN LAKES EDUCATION COOPERATIVE (E.C.D.)Address: Lincoln School

1020 Grant StreetClay Center, Kansas

Telephone: 785-632-2156Contact: Kristi Jones, Brandi Smith

A program for 3-5 year old children with identified disabilities. This service is provided free of charge by the school district if there is a need for the service.

UNEMPLOYMENT1-800-292-6333 orwww.getkansasbenefits.com

VETERANS AFFAIRS OFFICEAddress: 7th and Jefferson

Junction City 66441Telephone: 785-238-4522Contact: Victor Ruiz

Provides information, referral services and assistance to veterans, their dependents and widows in obtaining veterans benefits from the VA.

WAKEFIELD REHABILITATION CENTER (Golden Living Center)

Address: 509 GovePO Box 250Wakefield 67487

Telephone: 785-461-5417 Skilled nursing facility and assisted living apartments, therapy services available and Medicare certified.

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WRESTLINGFor children ages 5-16. They have 3weeks in November for free tryouts. Season runs from December 1 through March. Can participate in tournaments for cost of approx.. $15each. Don’t have to participate in any tournaments or can do all tournaments.Contact: Leanna Grater cell:785-632-1887 or Home:785-944-3025

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Another resource you can try for finding resources:

211 Kansas – (Dial 2-1-1) Provides free & confidential information & referral for help with food, housing, employment, healthcare, counseling, & more. www.211kansas.org

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