The Community Access Center was developed by caring people and organizations in the community to help local citizens navigate through the many resources available to them. The center makes it easy to know what services and resources are available.   The goal of the Community Access Center is to bring many agencies and services together within the walls of the center itself in order to more effectively serve families, prevent duplication of services and assist in accessing services that will benefit the particular family’s needs - working more effectively as a team to accomplish “more together than separately”.    The services and support system garnered at the Community Access Center will build on existing family and community strengths and focus on improving the lives of those living with in our community.  Referrals are made to local agencies for medical, emotional or spiritual support.   A “One-Stop Shop” concept where residents can gain entry into a variety of services is the focus of the Community Access Center.    The Community Access Center opened its doors because of the needs within the community after the flooding in SE Kansas in July 2007.  As individuals and agencies quickly learned, the center’s operation consisted of “helping people find help” regardless of the crisis or circumstance.   The philosophy of the Community Access Center is addressed in this definition of community; “belonging to and maintained by and for the local community”.

Resource Information   Accessible information is being gathered and included in a data base that is accessible through the Community Access Center web site or by calling the Community Access Center at (620) 331-5115.    311 W. Pecan Independence,KS 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM  Monday through Friday (620) 331-5115