Senior Resource Center for Douglas County

Address

745 Vermont St
Lawrence, KS 66044

(785) 842-0543

http://www.YourSRC.org

Description:

Providing information, resources, referrals, education, recreation, transportation, and social engagement activities for Douglas County's seniors and their loved ones.
Specific programs include *but are not limited to*:
Medicare counseling as a Senior Health Insurance Counseling for Kansas (SHICK) site,
ADA compliant transportation throughout the county on Senior Wheels,
Caregiver Support Group,
Emergency rent and utility assistance referrals,
Crisis navigation and referrals,
Legal clinic through a partnership with Kansas Legal Services,
Education on aging issues, including health,
Social and recreational engagement activities,
Many community partnerships to help seniors enjoy their best possible quality of life.

Hours:

Office and Center: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Mon - Fri.
Transportation on Senior Wheels: 7 am - 3:40 pm Mon - Fri.

Handicap Accessible?

Yes

Is Shelter?

No

Date of Official Change:

August 4, 2023

Wishlist:

Funding.
Volunteers.
Seniors to enjoy programs and activities!

Volunteer Opportunities:

Some volunteer opportunities which require no prior training. Medicare volunteer counselors receive free training.

Employer ID:

480802260

Year Incorporated:

1972

Address Listings

Physical (Primary)

745 Vermont St
Lawrence, KS 66044

Mailing

745 Vermont St
Lawrence, KS 66044

Contacts

Megan Poindexter

Primary Contact

Executive Director

(785) 842-0543

mpoindexter@yoursrc.org

Janet Ikenberry

Director of Health and Human Services

(785) 842-0543 x1110

jikenberry@yoursrc.org

Phone Numbers

Main Phone

(785) 842-0543

Senior Wheels

(785) 727-7876

Special Notes/Funding

Douglas County, Federal and State grants; donations; special grants; fundraising activities; program income.

Description

Providing information, resources, referrals, education, recreation, transportation, and social engagement activities for Douglas County's seniors and their loved ones. Specific programs include *but are not limited to* Medicare counseling as a Senior Health Insurance Counseling for Kansas (SHICK) site ADA compliant transportation throughout the county on Senior Wheels Caregiver Support Group Emergency rent and utility assistance referrals Crisis navigation and referrals Legal clinic through a partnership with Kansas Legal Services Education on aging issues, including health Social and recreational engagement activities Many community partnerships to help seniors enjoy their best possible quality of life

Hours

Office and Center: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Mon - Fri. Transportation on Senior Wheels: 7 am - 3:40 pm Mon - Fri.

Eligibility

Varies by the program. In general, most services are available to persons in the second half of life. Transportation 60+.

Fees

Most programs and activities are free or low-cost. Transportation is made affordable by extensive community support.

Intake Procedure

Varies by the program. Use the www.YourSRC.org website to find the specific service sought. Call 785-727-7876 at least 48 hours in advance, during office hours (8am-4pm) to schedule transportation.

Languages

English.

Service Area

Douglas County.

Geography Served

    If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

  • Kansas
    • Douglas County
    Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (LH-3500) and related services within the Service Tree.

    Special Notes/Funding

    Douglas County, Federal and State grants; donations; special grants; fundraising activities; program income.

    Description

    Providing information, resources, referrals, education, recreation, transportation, and social engagement activities for Douglas County's seniors and their loved ones. Specific programs include *but are not limited to* Medicare counseling as a Senior Health Insurance Counseling for Kansas (SHICK) site ADA compliant transportation throughout the county on Senior Wheels Caregiver Support Group Emergency rent and utility assistance referrals Crisis navigation and referrals Legal clinic through a partnership with Kansas Legal Services Education on aging issues, including health Social and recreational engagement activities Many community partnerships to help seniors enjoy their best possible quality of life

    Hours

    Office and Center: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Mon - Fri. Transportation on Senior Wheels: 7 am - 3:40 pm Mon - Fri.

    Eligibility

    Varies by the program. In general, most services are available to persons in the second half of life. Transportation 60+.

    Fees

    Most programs and activities are free or low-cost. Transportation is made affordable by extensive community support.

    Intake Procedure

    Varies by the program. Use the www.YourSRC.org website to find the specific service sought. Call 785-727-7876 at least 48 hours in advance, during office hours (8am-4pm) to schedule transportation.

    Languages

    English.

    Service Area

    Douglas County.

    Geography Served

      If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

    • Kansas
      • Douglas County
      Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (FP-4000) and related services within the Service Tree.

      Special Notes/Funding

      Douglas County, Federal and State grants; donations; special grants; fundraising activities; program income.

      Description

      Providing information, resources, referrals, education, recreation, transportation, and social engagement activities for Douglas County's seniors and their loved ones. Specific programs include *but are not limited to* Medicare counseling as a Senior Health Insurance Counseling for Kansas (SHICK) site ADA compliant transportation throughout the county on Senior Wheels Caregiver Support Group Emergency rent and utility assistance referrals Crisis navigation and referrals Legal clinic through a partnership with Kansas Legal Services Education on aging issues, including health Social and recreational engagement activities Many community partnerships to help seniors enjoy their best possible quality of life

      Hours

      Office and Center: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Mon - Fri. Transportation on Senior Wheels: 7 am - 3:40 pm Mon - Fri.

      Eligibility

      Varies by the program. In general, most services are available to persons in the second half of life. Transportation 60+.

      Fees

      Most programs and activities are free or low-cost. Transportation is made affordable by extensive community support.

      Intake Procedure

      Varies by the program. Use the www.YourSRC.org website to find the specific service sought. Call 785-727-7876 at least 48 hours in advance, during office hours (8am-4pm) to schedule transportation.

      Languages

      English.

      Service Area

      Douglas County.

      Geography Served

        If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

      • Kansas
        • Douglas County
        Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (PL-7000) and related services within the Service Tree.

        Special Notes/Funding

        Douglas County, Federal and State grants; donations; special grants; fundraising activities; program income.

        Description

        Providing information, resources, referrals, education, recreation, transportation, and social engagement activities for Douglas County's seniors and their loved ones. Specific programs include *but are not limited to* Medicare counseling as a Senior Health Insurance Counseling for Kansas (SHICK) site ADA compliant transportation throughout the county on Senior Wheels Caregiver Support Group Emergency rent and utility assistance referrals Crisis navigation and referrals Legal clinic through a partnership with Kansas Legal Services Education on aging issues, including health Social and recreational engagement activities Many community partnerships to help seniors enjoy their best possible quality of life

        Hours

        Office and Center: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Mon - Fri. Transportation on Senior Wheels: 7 am - 3:40 pm Mon - Fri.

        Eligibility

        Varies by the program. In general, most services are available to persons in the second half of life. Transportation 60+.

        Fees

        Most programs and activities are free or low-cost. Transportation is made affordable by extensive community support.

        Intake Procedure

        Varies by the program. Use the www.YourSRC.org website to find the specific service sought. Call 785-727-7876 at least 48 hours in advance, during office hours (8am-4pm) to schedule transportation.

        Languages

        English.

        Service Area

        Douglas County.

        Geography Served

          If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

        • Kansas
          • Douglas County
          Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (TC-5500.8000) and related services within the Service Tree.

          Special Notes/Funding

          Douglas County, Federal and State grants; donations; special grants; fundraising activities; program income.

          Description

          Providing information, resources, referrals, education, recreation, transportation, and social engagement activities for Douglas County's seniors and their loved ones. Specific programs include *but are not limited to* Medicare counseling as a Senior Health Insurance Counseling for Kansas (SHICK) site ADA compliant transportation throughout the county on Senior Wheels Caregiver Support Group Emergency rent and utility assistance referrals Crisis navigation and referrals Legal clinic through a partnership with Kansas Legal Services Education on aging issues, including health Social and recreational engagement activities Many community partnerships to help seniors enjoy their best possible quality of life

          Hours

          Office and Center: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Mon - Fri. Transportation on Senior Wheels: 7 am - 3:40 pm Mon - Fri.

          Eligibility

          Varies by the program. In general, most services are available to persons in the second half of life. Transportation 60+.

          Fees

          Most programs and activities are free or low-cost. Transportation is made affordable by extensive community support.

          Intake Procedure

          Varies by the program. Use the www.YourSRC.org website to find the specific service sought. Call 785-727-7876 at least 48 hours in advance, during office hours (8am-4pm) to schedule transportation.

          Languages

          English.

          Service Area

          Douglas County.

          Geography Served

            If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

          • Kansas
            • Douglas County
            Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (BT-4500.6500-800) and related services within the Service Tree.

            Special Notes/Funding

            Douglas County, Federal and State grants; donations; special grants; fundraising activities; program income.

            Description

            Providing information, resources, referrals, education, recreation, transportation, and social engagement activities for Douglas County's seniors and their loved ones. Specific programs include *but are not limited to* Medicare counseling as a Senior Health Insurance Counseling for Kansas (SHICK) site ADA compliant transportation throughout the county on Senior Wheels Caregiver Support Group Emergency rent and utility assistance referrals Crisis navigation and referrals Legal clinic through a partnership with Kansas Legal Services Education on aging issues, including health Social and recreational engagement activities Many community partnerships to help seniors enjoy their best possible quality of life

            Hours

            Office and Center: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Mon - Fri. Transportation on Senior Wheels: 7 am - 3:40 pm Mon - Fri.

            Eligibility

            Varies by the program. In general, most services are available to persons in the second half of life. Transportation 60+.

            Fees

            Most programs and activities are free or low-cost. Transportation is made affordable by extensive community support.

            Intake Procedure

            Varies by the program. Use the www.YourSRC.org website to find the specific service sought. Call 785-727-7876 at least 48 hours in advance, during office hours (8am-4pm) to schedule transportation.

            Languages

            English.

            Service Area

            Douglas County.

            Geography Served

              If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

            • Kansas
              • Douglas County
              Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (PN-8100) and related services within the Service Tree.

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