These resource pages are intended for current guests, former guests, or anyone in Lawrence / Douglas County at risk of homelessness.

If you fall into any of these categories, please do not hesitate to get in touch with us here at the shelter. Your email will be received by one of our staff, who will write you back promptly in order to provide support and advice.

On these pages you can find resources organized under the clickable headings in the resources menu.

Please note that we only post links to resources that explicitly and specifically target our local community here in Lawrence / Douglas County.

Please click here to suggest new resources (targeting our local community only, please), offer corrections, or report broken links.

Health Care (Physical)

Haskell Indian Health Center
2415 Massachusetts Street
785-843-3750

Health services available to any federally recognized tribal member, including optometry, dietary consultation, well-woman exams, pediatric exams, diabetes clinics, dental care and pharmacy. 

Health Care Access
330 Maine Street
785-841-5760

Facilitates access to health services for Douglas County residents with limited financial means who are not covered by private or governmental insurance programs.

Heartland Community Health Center
346 Maine Street, Suite 150
785-841-7297

Offers quality, affordable services to all community members, regardless of income or insurance status. Services include dental, primary, dabetic, and women’s health care. Appointment is required.

Lawrence Memorial Hospital
325 Maine Street
785-505-5000

Providing acute care inpatient and outpatient services, community education programs, 24-hour emergency department and psychiatric stabilization services.

Lawrence-Douglas County Health Department
200 Maine Street
785-843-3060

Provides Immunizations, family planning, well child checks, nutrition assistance to pregnant women and children under five, and HIV/STD testing and treatment. 

Schiefelbusch Speech-Language-Hearing Clinic
1200 Sunnyside Avenue
Haworth Hall #2101
785-864-4690

Offers comprehensive services to people with communicative disorders. Services include assessment and speech-language therapy.

Trinity In-Home Care, Inc.
2201 West 25th Street, Suite Q
785-842-3159

Provides non-medical in-home services for the elderly and those living with disabilities in Douglas County. 

Veterans’ Affairs Office Community-Based Outreach Clinic (CBOC)
4821 Quail Crest Place
800-574-8387

Community-based healthcare clinic offering basic health care and mental health counseling to veterans.

Visiting Nurses Association
200 Maine Street, Suite C
785-843-3738

Provides physician-ordered home visits for homebound and acutely ill patients. Supports end-of-life care with an emphasis on comfort, individual personal care, and housekeeping.