COMMUNITY RESOURCES
COMMUNITY RESOURCES
COVID-19 RESOURCES
COVID RAPID TEST KITS
BinaxNow OTC COVID-19 Antigen Self Test kits are available for free for individuals needing to self test for COVID-19. These tests are administered at home and give results in 15 minutes. There is a limited supply of kits and are available to the community while supplies last.
COVID-19 TESTING SITE LOCATIONS
Visit the Shawnee County Health Department's website here for information regarding testing sites for Covid-19 in Topeka and Shawnee County.
For Isolation and Quarantine Guidance:
https://www.snco.us/HD/Document/010622_SNCO_Isolation_Quarantine_Guidance_Graphics.pdf
For local health officer recommendations:
https://www.snco.us/HD/Document/011022_SNCO_HO_Recommendations.pdf
AT HOME TESTING KITS
Residential households in the U.S. can order one set of #4 free at-home tests from USPS.com. Here’s what you need to know about your order: Limit of one order per residential address One order includes #4 individual rapid antigen COVID-19 tests Orders will ship free starting in late January
COMMUNITY RESOURCES AND APPLICATIONS
Community Resources Council - CRC
Utility Credit Program, Covid-19 basic need relief program, mobile food pantry, and more.
SENT Topeka
Housing, Mental Health, Community Wellness, and Education
Real-World Parenting Conversations
Each month, we'll highlight a different topic related to mental health challenges that kids and teens experience. On the first three Thursdays of the month, we’ll post a helpful 3-5 minute Facebook video on the Topic of the Month. On the fourth Thursday of each month, from 6:30-7:30 p.m. CT, we will host a live Zoom Q&A featuring an FSGC mental health professional. They will answer live questions about the Topic of the Month during the Q&A as well as pre-submitted questions. Real-World Parenting is FREE, but parents have to register to get the link and participate in the Q&A. To register, visit https://www.FSGCtopeka.com/parenting and look for the Topic of the Month. We also have information on our Facebook page.
2022 Christmas Bureau Sign-Up
One Adult can register the entire household. Must bring his/her Photo I.D, Proof of Income, and everyone's Social Security Cards. The location is Echo Ridge Community Center, 2021 SE Market St., Topeka, KS.
October 26: 10AM - 7PM
November 1: 10AM - 7PM
November 3: 10AM - 7PM
November 5: 10AM - 2PM
E.A.S
EQUITY.ACCESS.SHELTER
You no longer need to contact multiple agencies to receive rent/mortgage assistance. The E.A.S program can help you access help quickly with a single point of contact.
Call: 785.368.9533
Email: EAS@topeka.org
Walk-Ins: Cyrus K. Holiday Building, 620 SE Madison Ave, Topeka, KS 66607
SNCO Reentry Council
Click the image for the Reentry Resource Handbook.
FREE LEGAL ASSISTANCE FOR SHAWNEE COUNTY FAMILIES
The Topeka Family Legal Project (TFLP), is currently accepting applications from families in need of legal assistance related to housing, education, and benefits.
To be eligible, families must: Include at least 1 minor child and at least 1 parent/guardian AND Reside in Shawnee County, Kansas.
To learn more about the project, call 785-284-9835 or email topekafamilylegalproject@gmail.com
FOOD AND CLOTHING RESOURCES
If you are in need of food or clothing resources, please check out the Food and Clothing Resources document!