Panther Resource Page
Wichita Resources
During Covid-19
Payne Support Staff: Hours listed are Mon-Fri
Social Worker: Sara Adams, 747-0158 or sadams6@usd259.net, (9am-4pm)
Counselor: Jennifer Pollard, 453-6260 or jpollard1@usd259.net, (9-3:30)
School Psychologist: Sergio Carr scarr4@usd259.net
Behavior Interventionist: Kendra Renfro, krenfro@usd259.net 10-12pm
Food:
Students who need free transportation to access the USD 259 free meals, the City
of Wichita’s COVID-19 website offers this information: Wichita Transit is offering free transportation to any Wichita Public Schools student and their accompanying parent/guardian on any regular city route to and from one of the school meallocation sites between 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday-Friday. For assistance planning your route, click this link
USD 259 Free Grab and Go Meals
KS Foodbank's List of available food pantries
The Lord's Diner: Continues to serve nightly meals 4-6 PM via carry-out instead of
dine-in at all locations
Mental Health support:
COMCARE : Support line available for anyone with increased mental health needs.
Monday-Friday 7am-7pm. 316-660-1111
COMCARE: Crisis line for mental health emergencies. 24 hours/day. 316-660-7500
Mental Health Association : Call 316- 652-2590 for a virtual appointment
KCSL Parent Helpline : Call 1-800-CHILDREN for resources, referrals and other
information
Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741 to speak with a trained crisis counselor
Medical Help:
Ascension Via Christi : online $20 urgent care visits where patients can talk to a
doctor 24/7 from home. The discount code is “HOME,” and no insurance is required.
GraceMed : Clinics are open and the 13th & Broadway location is offering drive-up
COVID-19 testing for a fee. Call 316-866-2000 to see if you qualify.
United Way 211:
Visit https://211kansas.com/ or Call 2-1-1 for resources in the Wichita area