This blog is the second in our three-part series explaining how Recovery Connect can help you. Today鈥檚 blog walks you through how to get assistance as an individual.
What is Recovery Connect?
Recovery Connect is a Sedgwick County economic recovery program that connects individuals, businesses, and nonprofits with resources to help them recover from the negative effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Why Recovery Connect?
Recovery Connect can help people who are struggling with a broad range of challenges like healthcare, childcare, living expenses, housing, employment, or food, because of the pandemic. There are a number of resources available, and it can be hard to know where to start. Recovery Connect is your first stop if you鈥檙e looking for pandemic-related assistance. We can get you connected to resources you need.
Resource Highlights
If you are looking for immediate assistance with housing costs, there are options available through both the state of Kansas and the . In addition to rent and mortgage assistance, there are programs available aid with cost of utilities or .
Struggling with unemployment or underemployment as a result of COVID-related economic impacts? Searching for a job is hard work. Resources are available to make it easier. offer a broad range of job-related services including training, education, resume assistance, and job fairs.
Working families may be able get help with child care costs. See if you are eligible for .
For more resources like these, and additional resources like COVID testing and technical assistance, visit the Recovery Connect Individuals page.
How do I get help?
- Browse resources online:
- Talk to someone: (316) 978-6737
- Explain via email: recoveryconnect@wichita.edu
About the PPMC
Recovery Connect is led by the PPMC (Public Policy & Management Center at Wichita State University). Our mission is to enhance public service to best serve your community. The PPMC has more than 60 years of experience working directly with governments and nonprofit organizations in the areas of applied research, technical assistance, facilitation, and professional development. For more information, visit .