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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.
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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
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315 W. Sycamore
Independence,KS
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Monday
through Friday
(620) 331-5115
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Direction and support are
given through the Independence Ministerial Alliance,
Lookinglass Sales and Services,
Four
County Mental
Health
Center, Montgomery County Action
Council, Independence
Community College and the
Independence Housing Authority.
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History and Purpose
The Community Access Center (CAC) was established following the flood in July,
2007. Its purpose is to bring agencies and services together within the walls of
the center in order to serve families and individuals more effectively and to
prevent duplication of services. The Community Access Center has a variety of
resources available to assist a family or individual and also has staff persons
who can help assess their needs, match resources to needs, make referrals where
appropriate, and partner with other service organizations in the community.
Mission Statement
"Embodying hope, the Community Access Center will provide resource and referral
for those in need so that lives are changed and communities are transformed."
Vision Statement
"A place of care and hope where people are served and serve others."
Hours of operation
Hours of business will be Monday through Friday 9:00AM
- 4:00PM excluding
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