Paying for funeral expenses can be a large burden on families. The MEO, as a government entity, cannot refer families to funeral homes. We encourage you to consult with family and friends for recommendations. Information regarding pricing for local funeral services can be found on the Funeral Consumers Alliance of Greater Kansas City website. 

 

We recognize that the death of a loved one is extremely difficult. There is no “right way” to grieve, and everyone processes their grief differently. It is almost always helpful to talk with someone about the intense grief reactions that follow the loss of a loved one, whether it is with other family members, friends, clergy or a local grief support group. Below you will find mental health resources for the community.

 

Kansas Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-785-841-2345

 

 

Johnson County Kansas Co-Responder Program

https://ims.jocogov.org/docs/crc/News/MHCoResponder.pdf

• Co-responders are crisis therapists who work with Johnson County Mental Health Center (JCMHC) and local law enforcement agencies.
• Co-responders assist individuals with getting connected to appropriate community services and resources.
• After traumatic loss, co-responders are available by phone or can meet with individuals, alongside an officer, to discuss resources and available options.
• If you’d like to talk with a co-responder, you can find one available in your area by using the website listed above.
• If you have an urgent mental health need or want to talk to someone right away, call Johson County Mental Health 24/7 crisis line at 913-268-0156.

 

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Burial Benefits

• Assistance for service members, Veterans, and their families in the planning and payment for a burial or memorial service
• 816-861-4700 Ext. 52431

Chaplain

• Chaplain’s serve people of all faiths and denominations as well as patients and families.
• They are here to listen and offer spiritual and emotional support.
• Kansas City VA Medical Center Room M1-574
• 816-861-4700 Ext. 52180

Survivor Outreach Services (SOS)

• SOS is an Army program developed to serve Surviving Families of the Fallen. SOS provides long-term support, resources, and emotional connections by maintaining a continual relationship between Survivors and the Army
• 600 Thomas Ave., Ft. Leavenworth, 66027
• 913-684-2837

 

Solace House- Kansas City Hospice and Palliative Care

• https://www.kchospice.org/solacehouse/
• Services for children aged 3 through adults
• Grief support groups
• Individual, couples and family grief counseling services
• (913) 341-0318

 

Saint Luke’s Home Care and Hospice

• https://www.saintlukeskc.org/news/coping-strategies-your-grief-journey-bereavement-coordinators-saint-lukes-hospice
• Support group sessions
• Saint Luke’s South Hospital, 12300 Metcalf Ave., OP, KS 66213 Conference Room A
• Second and fourth Wednesdays, 3:30p.m., except for holidays.
• 816-502-8917

 

GriefNet.Org

• An internet community of persons dealing with grief, death, trauma, and major loss.
• Support groups for adults and children

 

The Compassionate Friends

• https://www.compassionatefriends.org
• Online communities, private Facebook groups, and local chapters of support groups for grieving families.
• Information on how to help an employee/coworker experiencing emotional stress with loss.

 

Infant Loss Resources

• www.infantlossresources.org
•  Individual and family grief support
• Ongoing telephone support and written correspondence through the first year after the death and beyond.

 

AdventHealth Shawnee Mission

Pregnancy and Infant Loss Support Group

• Community Education Room AdventHealth Shawnee Mission Campus
• First and third Thursday, 7-8:30 pm
• 913-632-4223 call for more information

Widow Friendship Exchange

• Meets the first and third Wednesday of each month from 5-6:30 pm.
• Call 816-223-4786 for more information

 

Suicide Awareness Survivor Support

• http://www.sass-mokan.com/
•  Woodland Hills Building – Advent Health/Shawnee Mission Medical Center Campus 7315 E Frontage Rd. Suite 255 Shawnee Mission, KS 66204
• (913) 681-3050
• 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month, 6:30pm, except for holidays

 

Grief Recovery After a Substance Passing (GRASP)

• www.jfskc.org
• Support groups for those who have lost someone to substance use
• Meets the 4th Tuesday of each month from 6:30-8pm
• 9091 State Line Road, KS, MO 64114 Rainbow Room on the 3rd floor (enter building on the north side)
• 913-327-8250

 

Lemon Aid

• https://www.sixftover.org/lemon-aid
•  Financial assistance for the costs associated with the loss of a loved one to suicide
• Emotional and resource support
• Email: info@sixftover.org

 

Parents of Murdered Children

• https://POMC.org
• https://kcpomc.com/
• Offer support to families and friends of homicide victims.
• First Friday’s 7pm
• Our Lady of Sorrows Church 2552 Gillham Rd, KC, MO 64063
• 816-850-4200

 

Mothers in Charge

• http://www.kcmothersincharge.org/
• Provide peer-to-peer comfort, care, and support to family members.
• Offer crisis-line support, make home visits, assist with arrangement needs, and help navigating the criminal justice system.
• Email: admin@kcmothersincharge.org
• 816-912-2601

 

Find Help

• www.findhelp.org
• Find free or reduced-cost resources like bereavement, Burial & Funeral help, housing, financial assistance, health care, and more.