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Description:
The Compassionate Friends provides support, understanding, and hope to families following the death of a child of any age, from any cause. Call to locate the chapter nearest you.
Handicap Accessible?
Yes
Is Shelter?
No
Related Resource
Date of Official Change:
January 12, 2024
Address Listings
Physical
19201 RD Mize Rd
Walnut Gardens Community of Christ
Independence, MO 64057
Contacts
Barbara Starr
Phone Numbers
Main Phone
(816) 229-2640
Toll Free
(877) 969-0010
Legal Status:
Non-Profit
Accessibility:
Accessible
Services
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Description
The Compassionate Friends provides support, understanding, and hope to families following the death of a child of any age, from any cause. There are several chapters in the MO-KAN Region and individuals can call email the national office for specific chapter information.
Hours
Help Line 24/7; Group meets 3rd Thursday, 7:30pm
Required Documents
None
Eligibility
Bereaved parents, siblings or grandparents
Fees
None
Intake Procedure
Call help line, e-mail Barbara Starr, or go to any chapter meeting.
Languages
N/A
Service Area
Independence, Kansas City, Platte Woods, Smithville, MO; Olathe, Kansas City, and Leavenworth, KS
Geography Served
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