5500 Buena Vista
Roeland Park, KS 66205
P.O. Box 1063
Mission, KS 66222
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Heartland RADAC is ready to help when you're ready for help.

 

Assessments, Case Management, Peer/Recovery Coaching, and Treatment are available.

Please call us at 913-789-0951 or 1-800-281-0029 to schedule an assessment. 

Schedulers will ask you a series of questions to determine your eligibility and the type of service, in-person or video, is available in your area and will best meet your individual needs. 

Adopt an Altruistic Mindset

Altruism, the unselfish characteristic and concern for others, can take on many forms. It’s just a matter of finding your passion for how you want to help. Here are a few ways to adopt an altruistic mindset.

Adopt a child
With thousands of children waiting to be adopted, there’s an opportunity to make a tremendous impact on a life. Because it is such a commitment, there are several things to consider, not the least of which is the age and race of the child you’re willing to adopt. You need to determine if you have the financial capacity and time to raise a child.

Adopt a pet
Everyone knows that a dog is a man’s best friend, but unfortunately there are many situations where pets of all kinds are abandoned, abused and end up at the animal shelter. Again, several factors will affect the type of pet you choose to adopt. Consider your family and the ages of your children. If you decide on a dog, have the entire family spend some time with the pet and even take it for a walk prior to making your final decision.

Adopt a highway
Ok, adopting a highway isn’t as heartwarming as adopting a child or a pet, but it definitely has its benefits. Highway clean up projects are typically organized by companies or organizations but families can also adopt their own stretch of a road. While you invest in a cleaner environment, your group has received public recognition by the motorists passing by your good deed.

Beautiful things grow when we work together for good.