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To help families build resilience during the COVID-19 pandemic, WhyTry is providing this guide free of charge. To learn more about our engaging social and emotional learning curriculum, visit whytry.org. Stay safe out there.

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START = Stand Together And Rethink Technology. Excellent resource on teaching young people about boundaries around social media, much like rules of learning to drive.  Cars and phones are helpful - but boundaries are necessary to  keep us all safe.  Challenge for youth today is they never allow their brains to be bored or downtime.

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Surveys show that the number one battleground for families is technology. Our virtual programs bring parents and leaders together to go through an expert-guided curriculum, have honest conversations, and create a plan for healthy screen use.

Today's parents feel pressure to be "experts" to stay ahead of their kids' tech use. And when they get behind? It can be easy to give up. Our podcast, blog, and social media feeds offer bite-sized, practical tips that parents can use to help them make steady changes to their families' digital health-and we love it when you chime in!

Coaches, educators, healthcare providers and community leaders alike are asking the question: Where do we start? These downloadable tools and perspectives can be shared to spark a conversation about digital health in your community or organization.

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Surveys show that the number one battleground for families is technology. Our virtual programs bring parents and leaders together to go through an expert-guided curriculum, have honest conversations, and create a plan for healthy screen use. Today's parents feel pressure to be "experts" to stay ahead of their kids' tech use.

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Coronavirus (COVID-19) Archives - KVC Hospitals

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Compassionate, trauma-informed psychiatric hospitals for children and adolescents.

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When a child is discharged from a children's psychiatric hospital, they will likely experience a range of emotions and expectations for life after their hospital stay. Choosing to admit a child for inpatient psychiatric care is never easy and it can be an overwhelming decision to make. But it is also a choice that can, and should, be life-changing in improving a child's emotional and mental health.

After discharge from the hospital, there are important factors to keep in mind as your child re-adjusts to family and community life. The events leading up to a hospital stay and the results of what happens during that stay are not the end of a child's mental health needs.

The Goal of a Children's Psychiatric Hospital

The goal of an inpatient hospital stay is to provide immediate stabilization during a crisis and begin the healing process so a child can safely return home to continue therapy and treatment in an outpatient setting. It is not to "cure" an underlying mental health need. The reality is that mental health struggles cannot be "fixed" or eliminated in a few days at a hospital. As with most medical conditions, ongoing care and support are critical for a child's recovery and longterm success.
For parents and caregivers, there are practical ways to prepare for life after discharge, including:

Managing medications (if applicable)

Adjusting routines

Providing a safe space for your child to feel comfortable

Scheduling ongoing appointments to continue strengthening your child's mental health

School professionals and other advocates in the child's life can support the child by creating moments for meaningful connection. They can ensure the environments around the youth are nurturing and stigma-free. These elements are especially important in the days and weeks immediately following an inpatient stay.

Frequently Asked Questions Answered by Annmarie Arensberg

Annmarie Arensberg, LCSW, LSCSW, is the Director of Clinical Operations at KVC Hospitals, a network of nonprofit psychiatric hospitals and residential treatment centers serving youth ages 6 to 18. Annmarie oversees KVC's highly skilled admissions and therapy teams as they work to make sure each child has a positive experience and that their treatment and discharge plans are tailored to their specific needs.
Below Annmarie answers some of the most common questions parents and caregivers ask when preparing to discharge their child from KVC Hospitals.
Q: What are the next steps after leaving the hospital?

Annmarie: KVC's therapists, case managers, and discharge planners work with the family and community partners to set up aftercare services to ensure continued stability. Every client that discharges from our hospital leaves with appointments set up for medication management (as needed), therapy and any other recommended services. We provide families with information about how to access local crisis services if a mental health emergency occurs again as well as how to contact KVC's Admissions team if the need arises for future hospital stays.

Each client leaves with an individualized Emotion Regulation Plan that is developed with their KVC therapist. Their Emotion Regulation Plan helps them identify safe people, safe places, and safe activities that can help them if they begin to experience triggers. It also identifies how their caregiver can support them if they feel emotionally or behaviorally dysregulated. Read this blog to learn more about Emotion Regulation Plans and how to help your child make one of their own.

Q: Who will support parents or caregivers before and after discharge?

Annmarie: During the client's stay with KVC, the main point of contact for parents is the assigned therapist. The therapist provides the family with updates throughout the child's stay, develops the treatment plan and goals, and works with the family to ensure the client is making progress and can discharge to a lower level of care. The child's family will also work with other members of KVC's multidisciplinary treatment team. This team includes psychiatrists, nurses and other direct care staff members. One of our medical professionals will discuss medication management and other treatment needs with the child's family.

When the child is able to safely discharge to a lower level of care, we encourage families to utilize the outpatient support services KVC coordinates in the discharge planning process. It is critical that the client attends all aftercare appointments with their outpatient provider in order to maintain stability and continue making progress.

Q: What will the child and their caregiver leave the psychiatric hospital with?

Annmarie: When a client discharges from KVC Hospitals, they are sent home with:

Three days' worth of medication and a prescription for 30 days (if applicable).

An Emotion Regulation Plan that helps identify resources to support the child.

Follow up appointments to attend in the community to continue treatment in an outpatient setting.

Discharge paperwork that goes over medication (when applicable), frequently asked questions, and other resources for caregivers to support the child's ongoing needs after they leave KVC.

Q: What is "normal" behavior for kids and teens immediately following a psychiatric hospital stay?

Annmarie: Discharging from a children's psychiatric hospital can be an emotionally difficult experience. A child is leaving a setting in which they may have processed some intense feelings and worked through tough experiences including trauma. It's normal for clients to be tired and feel nervous, anxious, uncertain or even embarrassed. Parents should talk to their child often after discharge and to do frequent check ins to ensure they are feeling safe and supported. We encourage families to integrate the child back into school soon after discharge and ease the child back into other activities, if necessary, such as seeing friends and family and extracurricular activities.

As Annmarie mentions in our article about what to expect when admitting a child to a psychiatric hospital, the goal is always to get children back home as soon as they are safely able with new skills and a treatment plan to help them achieve ongoing mental wellness.

Transitioning Back to School

After discharging from a children's psychiatric hospital, the client will need to transition back to home and community life, including school. Depending on the child's individual mental health needs and experiences, this may introduce new stresses and emotional challenges that should be addressed in order for the child to have a successful re-entry to the school environment. Additionally, discharge treatment recommendations may impact the day-to-day activities that take place before, during or after school hours.

It's essential that school guidance counselors, the child's teacher, and other support members understand a child's unique needs and follow support plans as it pertains to continuing their education. This may include knowing the child's medication schedule or coordinating the student's class load in a way that aids continued recovery. School staff, caregivers, and the child's outpatient provider(s) need to have open lines of communication and frequent check ins to promote continued improvement in the child's wellbeing and success.
Some practical ways guidance counselors can assist in a student's transition to school include:

Setting a clear plan for making up class work missed during the hospital stay and any missed class time after discharge.

Conducting daily check-ins with the student, which is especially important in the days and weeks immediately following an inpatient stay.

Providing regular, judgment free communication and updates to parents and other support team members.

Fostering educational environments that are nurturing to students struggling with mental health challenges.

School guidance counselors, social workers, and other school staff can be a vital part of the recovery effort for a student who has recently had a stay at a children's psychiatric hospital.

How to Promote Continued Recovery

Patience and communication are key components to a successful discharge and continued mental health wellness. Your child may be struggling with re-entry into daily life, and consistency is important to help them re-establish routines.

Your child might still be struggling with some of the symptoms that led to a hospital stay. It's important to understand that all is not lost if they seem to regress a little bit. Paying attention to their behaviors and potential triggers is crucial. Reach out to their treatment team if you feel concerned about potential mental health crises re-emerging. But also give them (and yourself) the grace and time needed to re-adjust.

Ask questions and have honest conversations with your child. They may not want to talk about their experiences and that's okay. Simply telling them you're happy they're back home, that their life and mental health wellness are important to you, and offering other affirming comments can be helpful.

When in doubt, reach out to your child's therapist or other key professional supports.

KVC Hospitals is accepting new clients 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

For more information, call our team at (913) 890-7468 or complete this form:

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I have close to thirty years of experience working with and for children, youth and families catalyzing change at the individual, family, organizational and systems levels. With a Masters in clinical psychology, I have provided crisis management, intensive in-home therapy and wrap-around services for children with emotional and behavioral challenges.

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I'm a GenX, postmodern, question everything person who happens to be blessed with parents who took in orphans, prayed for food, answered their callings and sacrificed so their children knew they were loved. That mix created an irreverent soul that cares deeply for children, families and especially adolescents.

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To Make An Appointment, click "Hope Starts Here" and one of our therapist will contact you within the next business day or call 913.768.6606.

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Designed to support all anxiety disorders, the short-term intensive program strives to teach patients to accept anxiety, choose to move beyond it and take action using evidence-based treatments. Psychopharmacological consultation and referral to community partners for Psychological testing as needed.

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General Anxiety Disorder Treatment Olathe, Social Anxiety Therapists, Anxiety Support Group

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Designed to support all anxiety disorders, the short-term intensive program strives to teach patients to accept anxiety, choose to move beyond it and take action using evidence-based treatments. Psychopharmacological consultation and referral to community partners for Psychological testing as needed.

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Attached are  flyers and summary of benefits for the Delta Dental Community Benefit Program with United Way. El Centro and Jewish Family Services are  able to enroll families and will be able to complete the intake over the phone with the client to minimize them needing to come to the office. Folks can call United Way 211 for information as well.

Covers up to $3000 per year

Zero monthly fee

$ 5.00 deductible for 1 person $10 deductible for more than one family member

Head of household must be employed a cannot have a an existing dental plan

Thanks,

| Justin Gust, BSWDirector of Community Health 500 E Santa Fe Street, Olathe, KS 66061Phone: 913.829.7800 ext.301 | Fax: 913. 829.7804jgust@elcentroinc.com | www.elcentroinc.com

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The United Way of Greater Kansas City (UWGKC) maintains a comprehensive database of thousands of local and national community resources. You can find information on services for COVID-19, food, clothing, and shelter, as well as for more complex needs like health care, mental health, education, and employment. Contacting 2-1-1 is free and confidential. Language interpretation is available.

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meals on wheels. future plans will include for-profit licensed nursing homes

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2-1-1 connects people with resources in our community that provide help to those in need and accept help from volunteers.

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SMAC CE August - December 2021 - Spanish

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SMAC CE August - December 2021 - English

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Johnson County CARES Act Rent & Utility Assistance Application

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Assess the Need

FIRST, we assess the needs of each community in which we serve. We work to understand the obstacles, hardships, and challenges native to the area's particular population.

Build the Programs

NEXT, we build local programs designed to offer immediate relief, short-term care, and long-term growth in the areas that will best benefit the community.

Invest in the Community

THEN, we offer the local programs to the local community, working to continually optimize their efficacy via spiritual, physical, and emotional service.

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The Salvation Army in the United States of America.

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Johnson County Housing Authority
12425 W. 87th Street Parkway, Suite 200
Lenexa, KS 66215
913-715-6600 / VOICE
(913) 715-6630 / FAX
E-Mail:Jerome Franks, Housing Program Supervisor

The Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program is a federally funded program designed to provide subsidies to very low and extremely low income families, allowing them to locate decent, safe housing while maintaining their rental payments at an affordable level. The program also offers an incentive to private property owners to rent to low income families by offering timely, consistent subsidy payments, yearly inspections, and mediation.
The Housing Authority administers Section 8 (HCV) for the cities of De Soto, Edgerton, Gardner, Lenexa, Merriam, Mission, Overland Park, Prairie Village, Roeland Park, Shawnee, Springhill and Westwood areas, Leawood, Fairway, and Stillwell.

IMPORTANT COVID-19 UPDATE (May 13, 2020)

Elevated measures to protect your health and safety, as well as our own, during the COVID-19 pandemic remain in effect.
HCV Participant Letter HCV Landlord Letter
With COVID-19 reaching pandemic status and active cases surfacing in Johnson County, our top priority is maintaining the safety and well-being of our clients, landlord partners and employees.

We are actively following direction and recommendations from HUD, CDC, State and County officials to help prevent the spread of germs and infection.

Because there is currently no vaccine, the best way to protect yourself from COVID-19 is to avoid being exposed and practice preventive measures which can be found at the CDC website .

For HCV Participants in re-certification, please send Tenant Data Sheet and all required documents via e-mail, fax, US Mail or place in drop-boxes located on the front of our building.

For HCV Participants reporting income, certifications, or other changes, please complete or No Income Certification and provide required documents via e-mail, fax, US Mail or place in the large drop-box located at the front of our building.
Johnson County Housing Authority will no longer make copies. It will be the HCV Participant's responsibility to provide copies of all required documents.
Annual HQS Inspections are being postponed until further notice. Move-in inspections of unoccupied units will continue.

As always, please contact your Occupancy Specialist, by phone or e-mail, with any questions. Thank you for your cooperation and continued support as we work together to maintain the health of our community.

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Johnson County Housing Authority 12425 W. 87th Street Parkway, Suite 200 Lenexa, KS 66215 913-715-6600 / VOICE (913) 715-6630 / FAX E-Mail:Jerome Franks, Housing Program Supervisor The Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program is a federally funded program designed to provide subsidies to very low and extremely low income families, allowing them to locate decent, safe housing while maintaining their rental payments at an affordable level.

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The Google Fiber Broadband Plan is available for residents in neighborhoods Google Fiber serves with low rates of Internet connectivity. Broadband plan coverage areas are determined using publicly available data from the U.S. Census and Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Use your address to check if you are eligible or call (877) 777-7550.

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911 — You can call or text 911 in all of the Kansas City Metro area

Report suspected child abuse to the Kansas Department for Children and Families (DCF) protection report center at 1.800.922.5330.

Safehome’s hotline is available 24/7 at 913-262-2868

MOCSA’s crisis line is available 24/7 at 913-642-0233

KCSL’s parent helpline is available 24/7 at (1-800-CHILDREN) to answer queries from parents and caregivers trying to meet the challenges of raising children

Johnson County Mental Health Crisis Line is available 24/7 at 913-268-0156

Kansas City Anti-Violence Project has a 24/7 hotline available to provide information and support specific to LGBTQ survivors impacted by domestic violence, sexual assault and hate violence at 913-802-4014.

Youth Crisis Hotline is available 24/7 at 816-741-8700 or 888-233-1639

National Child Abuse Hotline is available to text, call or chat 24/7 at 1-800-4-A-CHILD (1-800-422-4453)

The Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network has an online chat option in addition to a 24/7 hotline at 800.656.4673

1 in 6 has an an online chat option that works to serve the needs of male sexual assault survivors

Johnson County Mental Health 24-hour Crisis Line — 913-268-0156 — a line answered by local mental health professionals who assess immediate needs.

Suicide Prevention Lifeline — 1-800-273-8255 or text "help" to 741-741 — a national line answered by mental health professionals.
en Español - 1-888-628-9454

TTY - 1-800-799-4889

KCSL’s parent helpline is available 24/7 at (1-800-CHILDREN) to answer queries from

Youth Street Outreach Worker- Johnson County

C 913-295-7067

mmendenhall@restartinc.org

www.restartinc.org

918 E. 9th Street, Kansas City, MO 64106-3072

24 Hour Access Hotline 816.472.5664

24 Hour Youth Emergency Hotline 816.309.9048

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1-800-CHILDREN is here to provide 24/7 support without judgment.  No question is too big or too small when it comes to parenting. Find helpful resources and supports near you through this site or connect with a real person by calling 1-800-CHILDREN. We offer free and confidential support in English and Spanish as well as multiple other languages. Visit https://1800childrenks.org/ for more information.

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1-800-CHILDREN is here to provide 24/7 support without judgment.
No question is too big or too small when it comes to parenting. Find helpful resources and supports near you through this site or connect with a real person by calling 1-800-CHILDREN. We offer free and confidential support in English and Spanish as well as multiple other languages.

The information about providers and services included in this resource directory does not constitute an endorsement on the part of 1800CHILDREN, Kansas Children's Service League or any state agency. Always seek the advice of qualified professionals regarding your physical and mental health as well as legal questions or concerns you may have. To submit a resource for inclusion, contact sboone@kcsl.org

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1-800-CHILDREN is here to provide 24/7 support without judgment. No question is too big or too small when it comes to parenting. Find helpful resources and supports near you through this site or connect with a real person by calling 1-800-CHILDREN. We offer free and confidential support in English and Spanish as well as multiple other languages.

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Johnson County CARES Act Rent & Utility Assistance Application

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DECLARATION OF ELIGIBILITY

To qualify for assistance, you must affirm that you:

--Are a resident of Johnson County, Kansas;

--Have a lease agreement or mortgage for the residence in which you reside;

--Are experiencing a financial need resulting in unpaid rent, mortgage payment or utility account;

--Have not obtained other forms of government assistance to meet the rent, mortgage or utility assistance need associated with this application;

--Have household income over the past 12 months, or expected income in 2020, that will not exceed $73,417, which is 80% of Area Median Income;

--Have a financial need that is related to the COVID-19 crisis

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Reopening. Spanish & English Versions

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Ideas & Calming Strategies

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Provides a safety net for those in need and a means of moving beyond cycles of aid into self-reliance. Serves people in need of social services who live in geographic areas generally conforming with school districts.

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Johnson County residents needing assistance are encouraged to call 913-715-6653. Staff will screen residents for services and direct them to the nearest center.

Multi-Service Outreach Centers provide a safety net for those in need and a means of moving beyond cycles of aid into self-reliance. We serve people in need of social services who live in geographic areas generally conforming with school districts.

Southwest Multi-Service Center: 510 W Main St., Suite D Gardner, KS 66030

North Central Multi-Service Center: 12425 W. 87th St. Parkway, Suite 200 Lenexa, KS 66215

Northeast Multi-Service Center: 6000 Lamar Ave, Suite 200 Mission, KS 66202

Olathe Multi-Service Center: 11811 S. Sunset Drive Suite 1300, Olathe, KS 66061

Qualifications to receive services:

Must be a Johnson County resident

Must be at or below 200% of poverty level and provide income verification from the previous 30 days

Must provide photo ID's for members 18+ in the household

Must provide Social Security cards for all members of the household

Must have made a payment on utility bill (within the last 90 days) to receive utility assistance

Outreach staff are available to meet with residents to address their individual situations. The centers work closely with school districts, area churches, businesses, and organizations, and the community at large. Regular business hours are 8:00 a.m.to noon and 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Clients are seen by appointment only so we can provide a confidential setting and give clients our full attention.

Items for the food pantries and funds for stabilization assistance are made possible through the generosity of partnering businesses, schools, churches, community organizations, and individuals. Donations are always welcome! To make a monetary donation or in-kind donation, please contact our Community Relations Manager.
Services provided include:

Stabilization Assistance. Funds are available to help qualifying families with utility payments, medical needs, and other special needs. Assistance may include coordination of services among multiple community agencies. Rent assistance is offered on a very limited basis to existing clients undergoing on-going case management services.

Case Management and Self-Sufficiency. Social services professionals are available to help residents seeking guidance and assistance in addressing multiple, complex needs. Case management provides a way for residents to progress from needing emergency assistance to becoming self-sufficient

Food Pantry. Non-perishable food items are available for qualifying families at the Multi-Service Centers. Toiletries, fresh produce, and meat are provided when available.(Items are not available at the Olathe Multi-Service Center)

Homelessness - If you are living in Johnson County and need emergency shelter and other homeless services (español) you have options to connect to a variety of supports.

Kansas City's Medicine Cabinet provides assistance for dental emergencies, diabetic supplies, durable medical equipment, optical needs, and prescriptions (no controlled substances).

Information and Referral. Comprehensive information is provided about community resources throughout Johnson County.

Volunteer Opportunities Become part of our volunteer team! If you are interested in volunteering with the Outreach Program or any other program of Johnson County Human Services, please call the Community Relations Manager at 913-715-8859. More volunteer information.

Utility Assistance Financial assistance to promote safety and avoid utility disconnection is available to qualifying Johnson County households. Help may be provided with electric, water, propane, gas, waste water, or wood bills. To apply, call 913-715-6653. Services are available by appointment only.
For help with utilities January-March of each year individuals may also apply for LIEAP, the Low Income Energy Assistance Program.

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Multi-Service Outreach Centers provide a safety net for those in need and a means of moving beyond cycles of aid into self-reliance. We serve people in need of social services who live in geographic areas generally conforming with school districts. Southwest Multi-Service Center: 510 W Main St., Suite D Gardner, KS 66030 North Central Multi-Service Center: 12425 W.

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One Tuesday evening and one Saturday morning each month OPCC offers a food pantry to those in need. Through donations made by our community, neighbors, OPCC friends and family, and purchases (at a reduced price) from Harvesters Community Food Network our food pantry gives a helping hand to those in need. While the availability of food is always a little different, each time it is offered, OPCC offers significant help with some basic needs for those struggling with food insecurity.

2020 Monthly Dates of the OPCC Food Pantry

Tuesday Evenings, 5:30 - 7:30 pm
May 12, June 9, July 14, August 11, September 15, October 13

Saturday Mornings, 9:30 - 11:30 am
May 30, June 27, July 25, August 29, September 26, October 31

Guidelines for the OPCC Food Pantry

Each client must sign in with their last name, zip code, phone number (if there is one), number of adults, seniors, and children in their household.
This is only to helps us know how many people we are serving, and in which parts of town they live. We use this information to be more efficient and far-reaching in our services.

Only 1 person per household can pick up food, no matter how many in the house

Guidelines for income are 300% of federal poverty level, or on disability, or unemployed, or recent medical catastrophe without medical insurance.

No utility bill or proof of income is required. We ask for the above simply for information gathering, to know who we are serving and who is needing help.

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Local Outreach at Overland Park Christian Church, Overland Park, KS

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One Tuesday evening and one Saturday morning each month OPCC offers a food pantry to those in need. Through donations made by our community, neighbors, OPCC friends and family, and purchases (at a reduced price) from Harvesters Community Food Network our food pantry gives a helping hand to those in need.

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Authorization for SMSD Staff to talk with outside providers.

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SMAC PTA Clothing Exchange offers clothing & shoes at no cost. Students can also get a pack of socks and underwear each semester. See flyer for more details. You can also donate clothing here.

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Due to building access during this time the SMAC PTA Clothing Exchange will remain until further notice. We will reopen as soon as the situation allows. Please check back for updates.

until we are able to reopen. We are not able to access the building to bring donations inside.

At that time we will be in most need of boys summer clothes age 5-12 and boys & girls casual summer clothes age 13-18.

Debido al acceso al edificio durante este tiempo, el intercambio de ropa de la PTA de SMAC permanecerá hasta nuevo aviso. Volveremos a abrir tan pronto como la situación lo permita. Por favor revise las actualizaciones.

hasta que podamos volver a abrir. No podemos acceder al edificio para traer donaciones adentro. En ese momento necesitaremos más ropa de verano para niños de 5 a 12 años. Y ropa casual de verano para niños y niñas de 13-18 años.

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Located at the Shawnee Mission School District Early Childhood Education Center

6701 W. 83rd St | Overland Park, KS 66204

Entrance in the back - Door #7

The Clothing Exchange offers gently used clothing and shoes to those within the SMSD boundaries. All items are clean. Donations are made possible by SMSD residents. Racks are sorted by item and by size, with seasonal and holiday themed items throughout the year. Formal wear and interview attire is also available. All residents are welcome!

The Clothing Exchange is open each Monday when SMSD schools are in session.

Morning shopping hours are MONDAY - 9:00-11:00 am.

Evening shopping hours are on the second Monday of each month, (no morning hours) - from 5:00-7:00 pm.

Questions?

Contact us at

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A mental health resource document for families and caregivers and is produced by KVC Health Systems.

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Mental health assessment for families-KVC

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A“Youth Health Guide” produced by KDHE and is a holistic guide covering a variety of health/wellness topics including mental health, stress, suicide prevention, etc.

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Johnson County Park & Recreation District's goal is to offer the best recreation experience to our patrons by providing quality parks, programs, instruction, always listening to our patrons and responding in a professional, timely and knowledgeable manner.

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Johnson County Park & Rec, KS | Official Website

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Johnson County Park & Recreation District's goal is to offer the best recreation experience to our patrons by providing quality parks, programs, instruction, always listening to our patrons and responding in a professional, timely and knowledgeable manner.

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RideKC Micro Transit is an affordable ride-hailing transportation option. It is available in parts of Johnson County, and is coming to Wyandotte County in January 2020.

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RideKC Micro Transit is an affordable ride-hailing transportation option. It is available in parts of Johnson County, and is coming to Wyandotte County in January 2020. RideKC is adding route numbers to Micro Transit to help identify the service.

KCK/Wyandotte County

199 Micro Transit
Service Hours:5:30 a.m. - 7:30 a.m., Monday through Friday
Service Area: State Ave. on the north, I-635 and 42nd Street on the east, 72nd St. on the west and the Kansas River and Metropolitan Ave. on the south, with additional service to Meriam Town Center and Shawnee Plaza retail areas
Fare: $1.50 with in the Microtransit/TransLoc app or with exact cash in vehicle. You can also transfer to RideKC Micro Transit with your bus pass or transfer card (paper or RideKC app).

Johnson County

499 Micro Transit
Service Hours:6 a.m. - 8 p.m., Monday through Saturday
Weekday Service Area: 63rd Street and Shawnee Mission Parkway on the north, Metcalf on the east, Renner Rd. on the west and 119th on the south
Saturday Service Area: 63rd Street and Shawnee Mission Parkway on the north, State Line Road on the east, Renner Rd. on the west and 119th on the south
Fare: $1.50 with in the Microtransit/TransLoc app or with exact cash in vehicle. You can also transfer to RideKC Micro Transit with your bus pass or transfer card (paper or RideKC app).

Most trips will use a Micro Transit van. However, RideKC is adding taxi vehicles to the Micro Transit fleet during high demand times, such as morning and evening rush hour, and over the lunch hour.
Maps and Key Destinations
In Johnson County, you can take Micro Transit anywhere within the service area shown below. The service area includes Downtown Overland Park, Mission Transit Center and KU Edwards Campus. Destinations include AdventHealth Shawnee Mission, Oak Park Mall and Johnson County Community College.

In Wyandotte County, you can take Micro Transit anywhere within the service area shown below. The service area includes the Midtown KCK Transit Center at 47th & State Ave., Santa Fe Industrial Area, KCKCC Tech Center and the Amazon Fulfillment Center. 199 Micro Transit also serves ALDI, Happy Foods West, Jones Bar-B-Q, as well as Cambridge at River Oaks Apartments, Terrace Pointe Apartments, Skyline Apartments, Shawnee Plaza in the Turner neighborhood, and Merriam Town Center in Johnson County.

How Micro Transit works
Request a Ride:

Mobile App: Anyone within the service area boundaries can summon a ride using the mobile app. Simply enter in your destination address.

Phone: In Johnson County, call 816.512.5510. In Wyandotte County, call 913.573.8351.

Online: Visit ondemand.transloc.com.

Pay your Fare: Pay $1.50 per ride with in the Microtransit app or with exact cash in vehicle. You can also transfer to RideKC Micro Transit with your bus pass or transfer card (paper or RideKC app).

Enjoy the Trip: Your trip will be as direct as possible to your entered destination.

How to use the Micro Transit app

Wyandotte County: Download these instructions as a PDF. - Instruction in Spanish as a PDF.
Johnson County: Download these instructions as a PDF. - Instructions in Spanish as a PDF.

1. Go to your app store and search "Microtransit" to download the app. Click to download: Google Play - Apple App Store

2. Open the app and review the available services. Choose the service you want to use by tapping "Book a Ride."

3. Confirm your pick-up location and select your drop-off location. These must be within the service's region paramaters shown on the map. Change your pick-up time by tapping " ASAP" and selecting a new time and date to schedule your ride ahead of time.

4. Select the number of passengers with you, and if you need a wheelchair-accessible vehicle. Tap "Request Ride" when ready.

5. The first time you use the app, the system will require you to log in or create an account* with TransLoc (the company behind the app). *This is a free account, and your information will not be shared, however, you will need to include your mobile phone number if you would like to receive text message notifications.

6. Keep the app open to stay informed on your ride status.

Have questions about Micro Transit? Send us an email at RideKConDemand@kcata.org.

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RideKC Micro Transit is an affordable ride-hailing transportation option. It is available in parts of Johnson County, and is coming to Wyandotte County in January 2020. RideKC is adding route numbers to Micro Transit to help identify the service. 199 Micro Transit Service Hours:5:30 a.m. - 7:30 a.m., Monday through Friday Service Area: State Ave.

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My Volunteer Pal (MVP) program is the volunteer program for all Shawnee Mission Schools. MVP connects adult volunteers with students ages Pre-Kindergarten to age 18.

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*** Covid-19 update: Shawnee Mission School District follows the recommendations of our state and county health experts, and we continue to monitor their updates regarding Covid-19.

Currently our volunteer program is on hold as we evaluate the best way to move forward for both our volunteers and our school communities. Please check this page for further updates.

Thank you for your interest in this important program!

My Volunteer Pal (MVP) Information

My Volunteer Pal (MVP) program is the volunteer program for all Shawnee Mission Schools. MVP connects adult volunteers with students ages Pre-Kindergarten to age 18. Volunteer Pals choose from a range of in-school activities, including:

Mentoring

Serving as a lunch buddy

Classroom or school volunteer

Sharing special talents or career interests

Tutoring

Being a friend who listens

Overnight chaperones for Shawnee Mission School District approved field trips

Chat 'n Chew

Watch Dogs

School field trips

Volunteers enjoy flexible schedules, and all activities take place on school grounds during school hours, with the exception of field trips.
TWO-STEP SCREENING PROCESS for NEW VOLUNTEERS:

1. Attend a MVP training session (see charts below) at either the District office (Center for Academic Achievement) or at any SMSD school. Training sessions will last about an hour.

2. Complete online background screening process. Volunteers will be given the link for screening at the training.

In most cases, applicants will be approved and ready to serve as a MVP volunteer within 48-72 hours after completion of the online screening. Once screened, volunteers will not need to renew for 3 years.
CURRENT VOLUNTEERS: Contact your Building Connector to obtain your renewal date and the background screening link. If there are additional questions concerning the MVP program, please call 913-993-8750.

Click here for the contact list to find your MVP Building Connector.

***2020-2021 MVP Training Schedule Update***
We hope to provide volunteer training again this year with the goal of offering encouraging and low risk connections for both patrons and students. Please visit this page again for updates on training opportunities as we move forward into the coming school year.
District Site MVP Training:

Center for Academic Achievement (CAA), 8200 West 71st St. Overland Park, Ks. 66204
No reservations are needed for training. Prospective volunteers may train at any location.

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On-Site School MVP Training:
Trainings last about an hour. No reservations are needed. Prospective volunteers may train at any location.

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Información sobre el Programa Mi Amigo Voluntario (MVP)
El programa Mi Amigo Voluntario (MVP) es para todas las Escuelas del Distrito Escolar de Shawnee Mission. MVP conecta adultos voluntarios con estudiantes de edades desde Pre-Kínder a 18 años. Los amigos voluntarios eligen entre una variedad de actividades en la escuela, que incluyen:

Guía Voluntario

Ser un compañero para la hora del almuerzo

Voluntario en el salón de clases o en la escuela

Compartir talentos especiales o intereses profesionales.

Tutoría

Ser un amigo que escucha

Chaperones durante la noche para excursiones aprobadas por el Distrito Escolar de Shawnee Mission

Chat 'n Chew (Programa patrocinado por PTA a la hora del almuerzo para incentivar la lectura)

Watch Dogs (Programa para motivar al papa a ser voluntario en las escuelas)

Paseos escolares

Los voluntarios disfrutan de horarios flexibles, y todas las actividades se llevan a cabo en la escuela durante el horario escolar, con la excepción de los paseos.
DOS PASOS PARA EL PROCESO DE SELECCION DE NUEVOS VOLUNTARIOS: 2. En la mayoría de los casos, los solicitantes serán aprobados y estarán listos para servir como voluntarios MVP dentro de las 48 horas posteriores a la finalización del proceso de investigación en línea. Una vez seleccionados, no necesitarán renovar por 3 años. Los voluntarios actuales pueden comunicarse con la persona enlace de sus edificios para obtener su fecha de renovación. Complete el proceso de investigación de antecedentes en línea. En la capacitación se le dará a los voluntarios el enlace para este proceso.
1. Asista a una sesión de capacitación de MVP (consulte la lista a continuación) en la oficina del Distrito(Center for Academic Achievement) o en su escuela local de SMSD. Las sesiones de capacitación durarán aproximadamente una hora.

Haga clic aquí: Click here para comunicarse con la persona enlace de MVP en su escuela. Si hay preguntas adicionales sobre el programa MVP, llame al 913-993-8750.

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The food services department provides a variety of healthy food choices to ensure a student’s readiness to learn. We are committed to providing high quality, freshly prepared, nutritious food, and personalized service to all students and staff.

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The food services department provides a variety of healthy food choices to ensure a student's readiness to learn. We are committed to providing high quality, freshly prepared, nutritious food, and personalized service to all students and staff.
Food Service welcomes every student to enjoy FREE & SAFE school meals.
FREE meals are offered to all SMSD students regardless if they are learning remote, hybrid or in person. This includes breakfast and lunch meals. Meals are funded entirely by USDA as part of their Summer Meals Program extension. These free meals will continue through the end of the 2020-21 school year. We encourage families to continue to apply for free and reduced meals. Qualifying may allow for other support through the district.

Students will receive their in-person meals at no cost during the days they are in school. Any extra ala carte purchases the students make will require money to be on their food service account.

Meals are prepared with the utmost of care to ensure each child's safety. For more information click here.

Pizza Update 1/5/21: We will be transitioning to a different pizza soon due to manufacturer challenges. The stuffed crust pizza that is a favorite of our students has been discontinued for the remainder of this school year. We will continue to have pizza on our menus. The new items will be added to the SchoolCafé website for nutrient and ingredient information. We appreciate your support and apologize for any inconvenience this will cause.

Schoolcafe Website
Monitor student meal accounts by visiting SchoolCafé. You'll need to set up username and password. There are multiple benefits to this new software including the ability to:
SchoolCafe Instructions

Pay Meal Fees
Parents & students may apply money to meal accounts or by paying with cash.

Did you know that there are job openings with SMSD Food Services? You could work a few hours each day in one of our school kitchens. It's a great way to earn some money while your student is at school. Check out our current job openings and apply by clicking here.
Statement of Nondiscrimination
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

Donate to Fund School Meals
Food Service office:
Broadmoor Technical Center / Early Childhood Education Center
6701 W. 83 rd St.
Shawnee Mission, KS 66204
(913) 993-9710

Nancy Coughenour, Director

Jill Funk, Nutritionist

Carla Arcano, Supervisor

Jessica Gudvangen, Supervisor

Jo Sullins, Supervisor

Heidi Winkelmolen, Supervisor

Michelle Fish, Food Expediter

Diane Wagner, Software Specialist

Priscilla Wile, Free & Reduced Specialist

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Food Services - Shawnee Mission School District

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Parent Consent to Tele-Counseling Services with a SMSD Mental Health Provider

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I agree to the following: *I agree to allow my student to receive counseling services with a SMSD Mental Health Provider, which includes a school social worker and/or school counselor *I agree to be in the home when tele-counseling session is occurring.

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Christine I Peterson, Latino Services Outreach Librarian

Antioch Library | Johnson County Government

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Welcome to the student focused tech help page brought to you by the Information & Communication Technologies (ICT) department. More information and tips will continue to be added to this page.

Can't find an answer below and still need help???

The two primary logon accounts required for students are:

SMSD directory service 'network' account

Google account

Both are based on the student ID number. Many times these same accounts are used to login to other systems such as Web Help Desk, textbook curriculum, Adobe, Office, Google Classroom, Mosyle Manager, etc....

If you do not know the password when trying to log into a district 1:1 device, website, or app that uses these, please contact your teacher or school administration for assistance. They may have the information for you or be able to help reset these for you. If not, they can create a ticket for ICT to help get it reset.

Click here for a guide of which logon accounts are used for what
(Contact your teacher if you do not know your Google login and password)

Students use their SMSD Google account for e-mail. The easiest way to access mail is to navigate to https://mail.google.com

If a teacher has directed students to use the Outlook app to access e-mail, these directions will help to set it up.

Printing - Student's printing from their 1:1 device at school or at home is not supported. If items need to be printed for school, the teacher is to sponsor those for the student.

Web Help Desk Reference Guide
Click here to Login to Web Help Desk. Check open tickets, submit requests, and search FAQ's.

Troubleshooting and other key information about the content filter.
macOS - LightSpeed Content Filter

VPN filtering solution is being retired in favor the new Lightspeed filtering system summer 2020. More communication to come about the changes and timing.

Always try to shut down and restart the student device to resolve VPN issues first.

Student MacBook VPN Fix Guide

For repeated iPad VPN disconnect issues, try changing the Auto-Lock timeout to a longer interval. It may be set to default 2 minutes. Settings > Display & Brightness > Auto-Lock. Increase to 15 minutes.

Joining Teacher WebEx Meetings

Use the WebEx Meetings App on your school device

Students do not have to Sign In to Meetings App, although they can if they have activated a WebEx account already (see below).

General Information for Using the WebEx Platform

Accounts

Students can activate an SMSD WebEx account if advised by their teachers. Students should use their school email address and must have access to that email to set up. WebEx accounts are not required to join meetings, but can be helpful.
https://teams.webex.com

Activating Account or Setting Password From WebEx website:

Browse to https://teams.webex.com

Enter your studentID@smsd.org email address. Click Next. It will either:

Send an activation email to that address. Follow the email instructions to complete.

Or it will prompt for a password. If you don't know it, click on "Forgot Password?" link. It will send you an e-mail to set a password.

Changing Display Name - If you want to change or add first name or last name information, change your name info visit https://idbroker.webex.com/idb/profile#/ , or from Preferences area of https://smsd.webex.com.

Activating Account or Setting Password From the WebEx Teams App:

On an Apple device, install Cisco WebEx Teams app from Manager if not already installed.

Open the WebEx Teams app and enter your studentID@smsd.org e-mail address. Click Next. It will either:

Send an activation email to that address. Follow the email instructions to complete.

Or it will prompt for a password. If you don't know it, use the "Forgot Password?" link. It will send you an e-mail to set a password.

Changing Display Name - First name and last name information can be added or changed from the Teams app by clicking on the avatar bubble.

Responsible Use

Use of Webex Teams and Meetings are covered under SMSD responsible and acceptable use policies. Review those here.

Certain students are provided access to Windows resources for specific curriculum or courses. Your teacher will direct you to use these resources if needed.

Directions on How to access Windows resources through Microsoft Remote Desktop

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Student Support Central - Shawnee Mission School District

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Free necessities (beds, dishes, couch, towels, etc), requires a referral letter.

Limited emergency assistance funds for prescriptions, gasoline, etc.

HOUSEHOLD GOODS

Household goods for a "garage sale price" donation. Monies made from these donations go back into the services provided by Shawnee Community Services

We are able to accept (and distribute) household furnishings. Donated household furnishings are accepted at the west gate/ receiving corral. Food donations can be delivered to 11110 W 67th Street Shawnee 66203, at the west gate/receiving corral. Monetary donations may be mailed to PO Box 3072 Shawnee 66203 or delivered during office hours. Office hours are: Monday through Friday 8am until 5pm and Saturday 8am until 4pm. Our phone number is: 913-268-7746.

Shawnee Community Services has many volunteer opportunities available. for a full description.

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Shawnee Community Services | Thrift Store

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Free necessities (beds, dishes, couch, towels, etc), requires a referral letter. Limited emergency assistance funds for prescriptions, gasoline, etc. HOUSEHOLD GOODS Household goods for a "garage sale price" donation. Monies made from these donations go back into the services provided by Shawnee Community Services We are able to accept (and distribute) household furnishings.

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Double Up Food Bucks makes it easier for low-income families to eat fresh fruits and vegetables while supporting family farmers and growing local economies.

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The new Double Up Heartland Collaborative is aligning and scaling up successful healthy food incentive programs. Partners in this strong, two-state effort will serve more farmers and low-income families with the USDA Food Insecurity Nutrition Incentive program. Over 1.1 million Kansas and Missouri residents rely on federal food assistance via the SNAP program. Double Up Food Bucks makes it easier for low-income families to eat fresh fruits and vegetables while supporting family farmers and growing local economies.

Core Partners

Double Up Food Bucks is only possible thanks to our many other partners and funders.

History

The past 7 years have seen the start of successful healthy food incentive programs in the region that match the value of SNAP dollars spent at participating sites, helping people bring home more locally grown fruits and vegetables, while supporting local farmers. The USDA Food Insecurity Nutrition Incentive program will allow regional organizations to collaborate for broader impact for area families and farmers. The Double Up Heartland Collaborative brings together many efforts, including these:

Kansas City farmers markets: Cultivate Kansas City has been operating "Beans & Greens" incentives since 2009

Eastern Kansas farmers markets: Douglas County and the City of Lawrence have been operating "Market Match" incentives since 2014 at a growing number of markets

Kansas City grocery stores: Mid-America Regional Council partnered with Fair Food Network on a 2015 Double Up Food Bucks pilot at Price Chopper stores

St. Louis farmers markets: a collaboration of St. Louis markets piloted "SNAP 2 It" incentives in 2015

What's Next

We will continue to implement a shared Double Up Food Bucks brand and program at an expanded number of sites, building upon existing momentum, expertise and interest from new communities, and providing a simplified experience for SNAP participants. By 2018, Double Up Food Bucks will be available at:

30 farmers markets and 50 grocery stores in the Kansas City metro

20 farmers markets and 50 grocery stores in St. Louis and outstate Missouri

20 farmers markets and 5 grocery stores in Kansas

If your market is interested in participating, please contact us.

The Double Up Food Bucks program began at five farmers markets in Detroit in 2009 and is now made available through local partners at farmers markets and grocery stores in over 20 states, including Missouri, Kansas, and neighboring Arkansas, Colorado, Iowa, Nebraska and Oklahoma. Learn more about Double Up programs nationwide.

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Double Up Food Bucks - Kansas and Missouri

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The new Double Up Heartland Collaborative is aligning and scaling up successful healthy food incentive programs. Partners in this strong, two-state effort will serve more farmers and low-income families with the USDA Food Insecurity Nutrition Incentive program. Over 1.1 million Kansas and Missouri residents rely on federal food assistance via the SNAP program.

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SNAP Food Assistance program provides qualifying low-income households with food benefits, access to a healthy diet and education on food preparation and nutrition.

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Program Overview
The United States Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), formerly known as the Food Stamp Program, provides qualifying low-income households with food benefits, access to a healthy diet and education on food preparation and nutrition. In Kansas, the program is known as the Food Assistance Program.

The Food Assistance Program serves as the first line of defense against hunger. It provides crucial support to elderly households, to low-income working households, to other low income households that include the unemployed or disabled and to households transitioning from welfare to work. Food assistance customers can spend their benefits to buy eligible nutritious food and plants and seeds to grow food for their household to eat.

Food Assistance Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

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Program Overview The United States Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), formerly known as the Food Stamp Program, provides qualifying low-income households with food benefits, access to a healthy diet and education on food preparation and nutrition. In Kansas, the program is known as the Food Assistance Program.

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Harvesters provides food to its network of member agencies who in turn provide help to individuals and families at risk of hunger throughout the community.

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Harvesters provides information on receiving emergency food assistance in Kansas City. Find locations for food pantries and kitchens, as well as mobile food distributions. Get information on the SNAP or Food Stamp program.

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North Central Multi Service Center (food pantry)

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Non-perishable food items are available for qualifying families at the Multi-Service Centers. Toiletries, fresh produce, and meat are provided when available.

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The North Central Multi-Service Center provides office space for the Human Services Department and the Johnson County Department of Corrections for its Adult Intensive Supervision Program.

Multi-Service Center Outreach Services with the Human Services Department in Suite 300 offer social services to individuals and families in need living in the Shawnee Mission School District.
Please call to make appointments.

Address:
12425 W 87th Street Parkway, Suite #200
Lenexa, KS 66215

The center is located on the corner of 87th St. Parkway and Long St., west of I-35 and west of Quivira. It is on the south side of the street, across from the Lenexa Police Department.

Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 12:00 pm, 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Contact Jess Collins or Christine Albers, Multi-Service Center Managers 913-715-6653 / voice | (913) 715-2517 / fax

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The North Central Multi-Service Center provides office space for the Human Services Department and the Johnson County Department of Corrections for its Adult Intensive Supervision Program. Multi-Service Center Outreach Services with the Human Services Department in Suite 300 offer social services to individuals and families in need living in the Shawnee Mission School District.

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Salem Luthern Church Pantry Pack Program

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Salem Luthern Church Pantry Pack Program

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Our Pantry Pack program began in 2011 as a response to the significant rise in poverty in Johnson County. Salem leaders worked with local schools to identify families struggling with food insecurity. We began collecting food and handing out Pantry Packs of groceries one day a week. Were are now a Harvesters agency, giving us access to a larger variety of foods.

Our Pantry Pack program is open on Thursdays from 8:15 a.m.-9:15 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. in our main church building at 9135 Haskins in Lenexa.

If you have questions please contact the church office at (913) 888-5051 or salem-secretary@salemlutheran-ks.org.

Click Here to Help Serve

Salem's Pantry Pack accepts both food and cash donations.

If you would prefer to donate food items, here is a list of our most needed items:

cereal

pasta and sauce

cans of chicken and tuna

peanut butter and Jelly

reusable grocery bags

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Giving families hope and sustenance.

The JFS Food Pantry, with locations in Overland Park, KS and Kansas City, MO, is the community's response to the growing need for food assistance in greater Kansas City. Since opening in the Fall of 2012, the struggle against hunger and food insecurity continues to grow. Since 2012 we have more than doubled the number of families served each month to over 400 families. JFS distributes more than 29,000 pounds of food each month to singles, families and older adults. Twenty-five percent of the people served are children under the age of 18. JFS assists people from all walks of life, regardless of religion.

The pantries offer both VAAD-supervised kosher and non-kosher food, with staples such as grains, dairy, protein, fresh fruits and vegetables. Personal care and household items round out the grocery bags since most of those items are not covered by governmental assistance (food stamps).

Food for cats and dogs is available from our very own Jasmine's Corner, so pet owners don't have to forgo eating themselves in order to keep their beloved pets fed. Last year 1,275 pets received food from the pantry.

The JFS Food Pantry is an affiliate of the Harvesters Food Network and a partner agency of Happy Bottoms, Kansas City's baby diaper bank, and Giving the Basics. JFS serves all eligible clients regardless of religion.

The Kansas Food Pantry is generously endowed by Arnold and Carol Caviar & family. The Kansas & Missouri pantries receive financial and in-kind support from numerous foundations, businesses, organizations, and individuals.

Looking for assistance?

The pantry is open by appointment only to registered clients at both our Kansas and Missouri pantry locations. JFS staff and volunteers are available to help shop and load groceries in your car. Delivery is an option for homebound clients. Emergency food assistance often is available for immediate needs while you await an appointment. If you or someone you know needs ongoing or emergency food assistance, please call 913-327-8250 to speak with a Case Manager or to inquire about pantry hours of operation.

JFS is a comprehensive human services organization, providing a continuum of integrated care and support. If you are a job seeker, in need of counseling or have care management needs, a JFS Case Manager can offer an appropriate referral.

Looking for ways to help or volunteer?

Donate! Financial contributions of any size help us meet all Pantry needs, which equate to more than 29,000 pounds of products each month. Donate now.

Give food and supplies! We always need shelf-stable food like canned and boxed goods, as well as personal care items and paper products. See a list of of most needed items.

Go hands-on as a JFS Food Pantry volunteer. Volunteers are needed to sort food donations, pick up donations from food drives and local grocery stores, organize and staff the pantry, make food deliveries to home-bound clients, and assist clients who come to shop.

Host a Food Drive at your school, workplace or place of worship.

Decorate at your next celebration with Mitzvah Centerpieces! Do a mitzvah and decorate the tables at your bar/bat mitzvah, birthday, anniversary or other event with food baskets supporting the JFS Food Pantry. We have a variety of baskets that can be customized to match your colors or theme. Contact Jo Hickey, Food Pantry Director for more photos and pricing. We can even deliver them to your event!

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Village Presbyterian Church - Prairie Village Kansas

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​March 26, 2020 - Village Church Food Pantry Distributes Food to Low Income Senior High Rises and Pantry Partners -Over the past several weeks the Village Church Food Pantry has had to respond to a food delivery landscape that has been changing on a daily basis. As a result, the pantry has been continually modifying distribution processes to try to keep food flowing to the community.

Starting Wednesday, March 25, the pantry is distributing bags of food to our three low-income senior high rise living facilities which total 107 individuals and over 2,000 pounds of food. This distribution is entirely being handled by food pantry employees in order to minimize exposure. We are also starting to deliver food to our pantry partners at Shawnee Community Services and the ReNewed Hope Food Pantry in Overland Park and to the Olathe School District weekend food assistance program via Village on Antioch. We plan to keep distributing food periodically through these outlets as long as they remain open and we can maintain current staffing and are able to obtain food through Harvesters and government commodities.

Village Church Mission Sewing Ramps Up Production of Cloth Face Masks - Throughout the metro, Kansas City sewers and quilters are working furiously at their home sewing machines producing face masks for health care providers and senior adult communities. The team with Village Church Mission Sewing has been among the many digging through the home fabrics to assemble simple cotton masks that can be washed during this time of shortages of crucial medical supplies.

It is important to note that these masks are NOT intended to replace the N95 masks being used by clinicians on the front lines. They are only a barrier and will not guarantee prevention of infiltration of the COVID-19 virus.

Thus far, Village Mission Sewing is preparing 19 masks for the wait staff as they deliver food to residents' rooms at the Forum. They are also working on 50 more for KU Medical Center clinic staff. If you wish to help and especially if you have material and elastic, please contact Cheryl Brady with Village Church Mission Sewing at cba50@mindspring.com.
March 21, 2020 - The Village Church Food Pantry and Closet are closed until further notice.
CLICK HERE for the latest updates from the Center for Disease Control (CDC).

On Tuesday, March 24, the Shawnee Mission School District is starting a "pick up and go" breakfast and lunch program for children ages 1-18 at four school sites. Students must be present to receive breakfast and lunch. CLICK HERE for details.

"For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink...I was naked and you gave me clothing." -Matthew 25:35

We often forget that some of our close neighbors are lacking life's basic needs - food and clothing. The Food Pantry and Clothes Closet have enabled us to serve those throughout the Kansas City area by:

providing food, clothing, personal and household products;

welcoming our neighbors in a safe, friendly and compassionate environment that maintains the dignity of each person.

​The Robert and Shirley Meneilly Center for Mission at 99th and Mission Road provides a wonderful environment to help fulfill our neighbors' basic needs with ample food storage, a pristine setting and expanded food selection.

TO RECEIVE ASSISTANCE

Client Qualifications and Services

Who May Apply: Persons with an income below 150% of Federal Poverty Guidelines and identification cards for all members of the household.

How to Apply: Call the Pantry at 913-671-2315 between 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Friday mornings to apply for assistance.
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All other phone calls are answered from 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 10-11:30 a.m. Saturday. Persons are eligible to receive assistance every 30 days, if needed.

Notice: In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. To file a complaint, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form AD-3027 found online at http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html.

HOURS OF OPERATION

Monday-Friday - 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
Saturday morning - 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

More than 250 volunteers staff the Food Pantry and Clothes Closet each month. Volunteers generally work one morning or afternoon shift per week.

Available Shifts
Monday - Friday - 9 a.m.-noon or noon-3 p.m.
Saturday morning - 9 a.m.-noon

Volunteers are retirees, working adults and students (ages 14+). Call 913-671-2314 to volunteer. Positions include:​

scheduling and receiving clients

shopping with clients

sorting and stocking groceries

sorting clothes

staffing truck/van pick-ups and deliveries

loading and unloading trucks and vans

data entry and filing

welcoming visitors and answering phones

DONATION OPPORTUNITIES

You may bring donations to the Pantry/Clothes Closet during regular hours of operation. Donations may also be placed in the boxes located at the south or north entrances to the church. The Clothes Closet accepts clean, gently used, in-season men's, women's and children's clothing. Small household items and linens are also accepted. Due to lack of space, furniture and televisions are not accepted.

Drop-Off Hours

Monday through Friday: 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
Saturday Morning: 10-11:30 a.m.

Monetary donations to help buy food are also welcome and may be brought to the Food Pantry. You can also mail checks, made payable to "Village Church Food Pantry," to:

Village Presbyterian Church Attn: Business Office

6641 Mission Road
​Prairie Village, KS 66208

Meneilly Center
Attn: Food Pantry Director
9960 Mission Road
​Overland Park, KS 66207

​You can also give online:

PARTNER APPRECIATION

Susan Webb CONTACT:

Director of Food Pantry
Email
913-671-2314

To receive Food Assistance:
​Call for an appointment
​913-671-2315

Overland Park, Kansas 66207 Address:
Tillotson Building
9960 Mission Road

​Get Directions

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Shawnee Community Services is a 501(c)3 organization dedicated to providing food, clothing and a body of knowledge to anyone in need. We are a local food pantry and free clothing resource, serving the entire KC metro since 1982. We are a non-governmental organization whose primary support comes from the resale of donated goods along with cash donations from local service clubs, churches, businesses and individuals. It operates with three full time paid staff plus a legion of volunteers that support the organization in many and various ways. It is a highly effective organization directly delivering services to the less fortunate in a most cost effective and timely basis. Shawnee Community Services is truly a "home mission."

Evelyn VanKemseke, Founder/President/CEO of Community Center of Shawnee, Inc passed away November 18, 2015. Evelyn's top goal was to pay down the mortgage. All donations made to her memorial fund will be applied directly to the mortgage principle. Thank you. Update: Due to the generous donations to Evelyn's memorial fund $12,906 was applied to the principle and $15,000 was applied to monthly mortgage payments. THANK YOU !!!!

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We serve persons of all ages, race, and ethnicity.

We serve persons without regard to their permanent address. However, the majority of our clients come from Johnson and Wyandotte counties in Kansas.

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Every moment with your child is one to cherish. At Children's Mercy, we fight to give families more of them. From inventing an app that connects parents with their child's care team, to breakthrough research discoveries that answer pediatric medicine's most challenging questions. Whatever has to be done is what we do. Because love stops at nothing, and neither do we. Learn more about LOVE WILL.

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Bethell HCBS and KanCare Oversight Committee

Date: April 21st, 2020 (tentative)
Time: 9:00-5:00 pm

Place: Room 112-N of the Statehouse
Topeka, KS 66612

Committee information
For information on providing testimony, contact Iraida Orr atIraida.Orr@klrd.ks.gov

KanCare Advisory Council

This is the final report on the evaluation results of the KanCare Demonstration implemented over a six-year period (January 2013 through December 2018) completed by KFMC External Quality Review Organization for KanCare.

KanCare Amerigroup Contract Update

The State of Kansas contract with Amerigroup expired December 31, 2018. Amerigroup maintained a local office until 3/31/19 to assist with the transition out of the Kansas market. As of 4/1/19, all Kansas emails and phone numbers are no longer in service. You must call the national provider assistance line, 1-800-454-3730 for assistance.

Providers have an on-going contractual relationship which survives the KanCare contract termination. Providers should use the terms of that contract for resolution of any issues or disputes. Depending upon the contract, normal provider disputes would follow the reconsideration, appeal and fair hearing pathway to resolve issues. Important to note, Amerigroup will consider a group appeal for the same issue. Please see the claims appeal form on the website below for instructions on how to do multiple claim appeals.

Please look at the bottom of the following website for Amerigroup guidelines, as well as any forms which may be required:
https://www.kancare.ks.gov/providers/health-plan-information
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Child Care Licensing staff will distribute background check packets to licensed child care providers who are eligible for license renewal at the Child Care Licensing office located in the Sunset Drive Office Building (11811 S. Sunset Drive, Suite 2700, Olathe) during regular business hours (Monday-Friday, 8-11:30 a.m. and 12:30-5 p.m.) or by calling 913-477-8339 to schedule a pick-up on weekdays before 8 a.m. Packets are also available 30 minutes prior to the start of all evening child care licensing classes.

Kansas law requires a comprehensive background check for each individual residing, working or regularly volunteering in a licensed child care home, daycare center or school-age program. Please visit the Kansas Department of Health and Environment's website for answers to frequently asked questions and deadlines to submit paperwork and fingerprints.

Child care providers can get fingerprinting done at several Johnson County locations. Providers must have their OCA number BEFORE fingerprinting can be done. This is required for both home providers and facilities.

The Johnson County Sheriff's Office, 588 E. Santa Fe St., Olathe, Kansas offers fingerprinting service Monday-Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. (except holidays). Appointments are available for fingerprints and highly recommended. Appointments require 24-hours advance notice. Walk-ins will be accepted if there is availability, but there may be significant wait times. Schedule an appointment here.

Bring the following items with you when you get fingerprinted:

Fingerprint card (with top part completed)

Square return mail envelope with $1 postage attached

Waiver consent form

Payment page (completed for credit card payment) or check/money order

A government-issued ID (Driver's license/State ID/Passport)

Leave the envelope and all contents with the police officer. The law enforcement agency taking the fingerprints is responsible for mailing the envelope. If you are paying for more than one person, attach a list of names that your payment covers.

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*&nbsp Wish to speak with an individual who can direct you to the various health and human services you might need? Call Johnson County's OneAssist at 913-715-5000.
*&nbspHave a news item you would like to contribute? Please send it to us and we will post it here.
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Please check the following sites for local updates and responses to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) situation:

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With regard to news items posted below, please check in advance to make sure an event is still being held.

On
first Thursday of every month Johnson County Mental Health Center hosts a FREE parent support group meeting at Youth & Family Services ( 920 W. Spruce, Olathe, KS). The support group is for parents of children with mental illness and behavioral concerns. Dinner and childcare are provided. The upcoming meeting is on Thursday April 2, 2020.

March 26, 2020

Now Hiring! Price Chopper is looking to hire new team members, temporary and long-term. Apply online here.

FRAUD ALERT: USDA Warns of March 26, 2020

Scams Targeting SNAP Recipients. Click here for details of USDA Scam alerts.

at March 26, 2020

Spring Hill Food Pantry Life Springs is remaining open at their normal operating hours. They have made adjustments in how they provide the Food Pantry service see their website and facebook page for more details.

March 25, 2020

Update: Sleepyhead Beds have temporarily suspended bed pick-ups from donors and their bed distributions to clients. Clients will be notified. To read more visit their website.

March 25, 2020

Department of Revenue Updates: There are various extended deadlines click below for details of the extensions in your area related to Vehicle registration and drivers' license and identification cards.

March 25, 2020

Spring 2020 Food Resources are rapidly changing, for a recently complied list of current food resources in Olathe click here for and here for

March 25, 2020

In addition to the recent announcement that the CORE 4 jointly issued a Stay at Home order other local counties have as well.

March 25, 2020

adjusted their schedule due to the COVID-19 and the closing of schools. They are working with venue partners to accommodate the VIP's as best they can during this time. To participate in an Online VIP click here. Latest updates to the Upcoming Schedule are available. If you have already registered or need to register to participate click for

March 25, 2020

Catholic Charities South is enrolling households in the Happy Bottoms Program on Wednesday April 8 from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm at their Olathe location ( 333 East Poplar Street, Olathe, KS).

March 24, 2020

UPDATE: This event has been canceled.

Save the Date! The Body Balance Coalition presents: "Awakening Bodily - Felt Experiences Through the Lens of Creativity" by Adrienne Ressler Friday May 15 from 7:30 am to 11:30 pm at the Matt Ross Community Center ( 8101 Marty Street, Overland Park, KS).

Mealsstarting on Tuesd ay, March 24 through May 21 11:00 am to 1:00 pm at 4 locations throughout the City of Spring Hill. To reduce food waste, we request you pre-order a meal to pick up the following day. Facebook post...

March 23, 2020

Press Release: Shawnee Community Services has made adjustments to their services. Click for on the specific changes or visit their website for their Latest News.

March 23, 2020

Center School District will begin offering Complimentary Meals (Breakfast & Lunch) for all Center School District Student under the age of 18 during school closure starting on Monday, March 23 at the Four District Elementary schools as well as various scheduled stops within the District.

will be continuing as a TO GO service beginning March 23, 2020

The Meet and Eat free meal program free meals for those 18 and under normally offered at the Olathe Public Library Monday, March 23 Every Monday - Friday 3:30-5:30 pm at First Christian Church ( 200 East Loula, Olathe, KS).

March 23, 2020

In The Rooms is an online support group alternative to in-person AA/NA meetings.

March 20, 2020

Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly on Tuesday announced Executive Order #20-06 to temporarily prohibit evictions and foreclosures across the state in an effort to mitigate the impact of COVID-19.

March 20, 2020

Press Release: Family Promise of Lawrence is open for intakes for families through our Diversion Program, which helps navigate resources, case management supports and alternatives to sheltering. The Day Center is closed. Meetings with staff will occur by phone or electronic options. Please call 785-764-9506 for more information or to schedule.

March 20, 2020

Utility companies across the metro are suspending disconnections/shut-offs.

This is not an all inclusive list, if you are aware of another that we can list please e-mail us.

at First Christian Church of Olathe ( March 20, 2020

First Christian Church of Olathe continues to have 200 E Loula Street, Olathe, KS). It is a drive up and pick up process. Food Pantry Hours. They have made adjustments and are currently only open on Thursdays from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm

April 15

The directive covers all electrical, natural gas, water and telecommunications utilities under the KCC's jurisdiction, several of which have already voluntarily suspended disconnects. The Commission also encourages those utilities not under its jurisdiction to enact similar practices. View the Order here.

March 20, 2020

Catholic Charities South has changed either emergency food hours to Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. They are closed from 12:00-1:00 pm for lunch/cleaning at their Olathe location ( 333 East Poplar Street, Olathe, KS).

Any family who can provide an ID and fill out Catholic Charities intake form is eligible to come in and receive a bag of food which includes a meat, bread, and whatever food is delivered from our Food Rescue that week. Families can come every 30 days for a bag of food.

March 20, 2020

Comcast Internet Essentials program is offering New Internet Essentials customers 2 free months of internet service which is available to all qualified low-income households, a pply by April 30, 2020. For pricing, eligibility and to apply click here.

Xfinity WiFi is offering free access to all Xfinity WiFi Public Hot Spots. Public hotspots can be found in small/medium businesses and outdoors in commercial areas. Non-Xfinity subscribers need to accept Terms and Conditions to access the network and repeat when requested to continue to receive free unlimited access. Please refer to the map on their website for available public hotspots.

Call or e-mail March 20, 2020

Paydayz Staffing Solutions, Inc. is looking to hire individuals needing employment, 1st and 2nd Shift positions are available for Packaging/Kitting. . Amy at (913) 469-5800 extension 4002 Warehouse Kitting

Food for Students in Need on Monday, March 23 11:00 am to 12:30 pm at Olathe Public Schools nine Title 1 elementary schools (Central, Fairview, Havencroft, Indian Creek, Northview, Ridgeview, Rolling Ridge, Washington and Westview).

Pickup and Go Meals" for children ages 1 to 18 Monday, March 23 10:30 to 11:30 am Monday through Friday at four school sites.

March 19, 2020

Social Security Administrationis closed to the public for in-person services starting Tuesday March 17. Local offices will continue to provide critical services over the phone. You can check the FAQs for updates.

Under guidance of our national office,
all Kansas Tax-Aide sites are temporarily closed to protect our volunteers and clients from unnecessary exposure to COVID-19 virus transmission. At this point, we are not yet sure when we will re-open or the process to reschedule missed appointments. Once the Kansas sites are safe to reopen, we will make every effort to reschedule appointments that were canceled due COVID-19 response.

Due to COVID-19, has March 19, 2020

suspended all in-person VIP's for March and April nationwide. Not only are they trying the best to follow the social distancing guidelines, but many of the VIP's are held at schools and other public locations that are currently shut down for public gatherings. Some on-line options are available.

March 19, 2020

UPDATE: Please check this Link for an updated list of site closures. Please contact all sites before visiting due to rapidly changing information.

March 19, 2020

For anyone in crisis or needing emotional support for themselves or a loved one, crisis services remain open, free, and confidential 24 hours a day. Call our direct local line at 785-841-2345; chat online at CrisisChat.org, or through the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. Headquarters' new address is 2110 Delaware St. Suite B, Lawrence, KS 66046.

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UPDATE: This event has been canceled.

March 18, 2020

Wednesday April 8, 2020 a Kansas City Job Fair will take place from 9:00 am to 12:30 pm at the Marriott Hotel ( 4445 Main Street, Kansas City, MO 64111).

On March 11, 2020

first Thursday of every month Johnson County Mental Health Center hosts a FREE parent support group meeting at Youth & Family Services ( 920 W. Spruce, Olathe, KS). The support group is for parents of children with mental illness and behavioral concerns. Dinner and childcare are provided. The upcoming meeting is on Thursday April 2, 2020.

Community Information Resource Fair on Thursday, May 7 at Memorial Hall ( 600 N 7th Street, Kansas City, KS). This event will be free to the community and exhibitors/vendors, contact Jerilene Lewis via phone (913) 573-5506 or e-mail for an application.

March 11, 2020

( to join together for coffee and conversation. Coffee & Conversation's next meeting will be Wednesday April 1 from 10:00 am to 11:30 am at First Christian Church Olathe. This is for those experiencing homelessness 200 E Loula Street, Olathe, KS) and those interested in social justice More info...

March 10, 2020

Save the Date Kansas University Edwards Campus and JCCC present: Environmental Justice Speakers Series March 26 and April 2 at the KU Edwards Campus, Best Building Room 135 ( 12600 S Quivira Road, Overland Park, KS

March 10, 2020

is hosting Go Green to Get Green a short term training program for long term employment. The session will run Monday through Friday April 13-May 8 at El Centro (650 Minnesota Avenue, Kansas City, KS). Register Now Space is Limited, for questions you can call Sasheen Cutchlow at (913) 677-0100 ext 205 or e-mail. Program Details

is hosting " (. Contact March 10, 2020

Mental Health America The More Patients I Have The More Patience I Need" on day April 17 Fri at Old Mission United Methodist 5519 State Park Road, Fairway, KS) Stacy Davis with questions at (913) 281-2221 ext 112.

March 06, 2020

A Book Driveis taking place on Monday, March 2 to Friday April 3 to support Summer Reading for students in the Olathe Public Schools. Donations can be dropped of at Tomahawk Elementary Attn: Allie Lawrence ( 13820 S. Brougham Drive, Olathe, KS). Please Contact Heather Schoonover at (913) 780-8233 with questions.

March 04, 2020

Volunteer to be a Johnson County Court Services offers a very important program for families and children, this program is Volunteer dependent. Contact Visitation Advocate! Adriana Weatherspoon via e-mail or at (913) 715-7443.

March 01, 2019

Now Hiring 2020 Census jobs provide: great pay, flexible hours, weekly pay and paid training. For more information or help applying call 1-855-JOB-2020, you can apply online .

On March 01, 2020

Tuesdays from 3-5:30 pm starting January 7, 2020, the Lawrence Public Library ( 707 Vermont St, Lawrence, KS) presents " Weekly Community Resource Drop-In" sessions. Staff are ready to answer questions about community resources in Lawrence or Douglas County, such as housing, shelter, food, utitlities, health care, mental health, insurance, employment, disability support, and senior support.

The 2020 March 01, 2020

Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP) application period is from Thursday January 2, 2020 through Friday March 31, 2020. Applications must be received prior to 5:00 PM, March 31, 2020. The LIEAP is a Federally funded program that helps eligible households pay a portion of their home energy costs by providing a one-time per year benefit.

March 01, 2020

During February 8 to April 15, 2020 Johnson County K-State Research and Extension is again partnering with El Centro to host the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) site at the Sunset Drive Office Building ( 11811 S. Sunset Dr, Olathe, KS). First Come/First Served, no appointments.

March 01, 2020

Census Day is April 1, 2020. Count Me In JoCo is Johnson County, Kansas' awareness campaign to educate residents about the importance of being counted in the 2020 Census, and how to be counted. It includes information on Census Safety & Security, How the Census Bureau Protects Your Data, and Avoiding Fraud & Scams.

is hosting the "(. Contact March 01, 2020
Mental Health America Heartland Clinical Behavioral Symposium" on Tuesday May 5 and 10850 Lowell Avenue, Overland Park, KS) Stacy Davis with questions at (913) 281-2221 ext 112. Wednesday May 6 at Cleveland University .

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First of all we would like to thank you for your interest in The Children's Advocacy Project of Kansas City and its mission and contents. Within this site you will find a user-friendly, comprehensive listing of many social service agencies that exist to improve the lives of families that need our help the most.

Please become familiar with the Parent Handouts. They are the backbone of this project. They are broken down by category and within each handout, you will find a description of the social service agency, their address, and a phone number. You may also find a link to the agency's web site that you can access and learn more about that agency. You can also easily print any parent handout by clicking on the handout, and choosing print from your web browser. Your selected parent handout will be sent to your printer in a custom printer friendly format.

For providers, download these parent handouts, and give them to the families that you have identified that are in need of a particular service. After you distribute the handout, document which handout you gave so that you can get feedback at the next encounter.
Suggested ways to use the Parent Handouts are located in the document below.

For families, please use the information provided by the parent handouts, and email us with any problems or sucesses.

On our website, you will also find links to other agencies that also have comprehensive advocacy information for families. Also we will feature various social service organizations every month.

There are also various Resources, Laws and Definitions that pertain to families, sample advocacy letters as well as a downloadable CAP poster.

Join our Mailing List, so that we may let you know when new services are available.

Please use the CAP4Kids.org website frequently, and let us know how we can make this resource as useful as possible.

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Home Kansas Department for Children and Families

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THE OPPORTUNITY TO PROVIDE YOUR CHILD WITH ANOTHER POSITIVE, ADULT ROLE MODEL TO HELP THEM IGNITE THEIR OWN POTENTIAL.

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Arm your child with another awesome adult. Life is hard - we all experience ups and downs, and we know the more people you have in your corner, the better. We'd love the opportunity to provide your child with another positive, adult role model to help them ignite their own potential.

1 Talk to BBBS Staff

Submit your information and a staff member will be in touch to schedule your orientation!

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2 Application

Complete and return the application forms provided to you by BBBS staff.

3 In-Home Interview

A staff member will conduct an in-home interview to get to know each child personally.

4 Ready to be Matched

BBBS staff work to find the best match for the child based on their personality, needs, & location.

5 Meet the Big & Build a Friendship

Now the fun begins! Parents and Littles work with the Big to communicate and schedule outings.

6 Update & Communicate with BBBS

Families will receive support from our expert match support specialists throughout the match.

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Big Memories Every Day with Littles at Every Age

BBBSKC empowers positive change in our community by matching Littles with Bigs to create powerful, meaningful, and life-changing friendships.

Get a Big

Big Brothers Big Sisters Kansas City serves children and teens who want and need a mentor in their lives. BBBSKC matches Littles in 2nd-11th grade with Bigs in a one-to-one, life-changing friendship. Bigs and Littles hang out 2-3 times a month for a few hours doing normal, everyday activities, like going to see a movie, playing games, going out to eat, or just hanging out!

Each match is supported by a dedicated Match Support Specialist who is always there to provide resources and support specific to the Little's age. With a Big in their life, children and teens in the BBBSKC program are empowered to ignite their potential as they grow in their self-esteem, earn better grades, and develop a lifelong friendship with their Big.

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Arm your child with another awesome adult. Life is hard - we all experience ups and downs, and we know the more people you have in your corner, the better. We'd love the opportunity to provide your child with another positive, adult role model to help them ignite their own potential.

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1-800-273-8255 or TEXT 741-741

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We can all help prevent suicide. The 988 Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals in the United States.

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The 988 Lifeline is a national network of local crisis centers that provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week in the United States. We're committed to improving crisis services and advancing suicide prevention by empowering individuals, advancing professional best practices, and building awareness.

About The Lifeline

Anyone could be struggling with suicide. Find more specific resources below.

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We understand that every struggle is different. Experience the stories of people like you, and how they overcame crisis to find hope and recovery.
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First, you'll hear an automated message featuring additional options while your call is routed to your local 988 Lifeline network crisis center.

We'll play you a little music while we connect you to a skilled, trained crisis worker.

A trained crisis worker at your local center will answer the phone.

This person will listen to you, understand how your problem is affecting you, provide support, and get you the help you need.

988 Lifeline Center calls are free and confidential, and we're available 24/7.

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Everyone Plays A Role In Suicide Prevention

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KidsTLC transforms the lives of children and families experiencing mental and behavioral health challenges, developmental trauma, and autism.

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In 2019, KidsTLC became the very first Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy, Practice and Parenting (DDP)-certified residential treatment facility in the world. DDP is an internationally known approach to care that is based on relationships, attachment and connection. DDP helps KidsTLC understand, support and heal our children and families.

DDP certification for an organization requires all leadership staff to receive extensive training in relating with traumatized children-and all people-in a manner that generates safety and strength-based learning about self and others. DDP has truly become the golden fiber that weaves its way throughout all relationships on our campus!
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KidsTLC Wednesday, March 25th, 2020 at 3:01pm

"THERE'S NO SHAME in feeling sad or scared. In stressful times, we're all more vulnerable to anxiousness and depressed moods, panic and erratic behavior. They're simply survival mechanisms...

Happily, there are several simple things we can do every day to preserve our mental wellness. Just like washing hands and social distancing are critical for physical health during a pandemic, these are the preventative strategies that keep mental health strong. And luckily for us all, we don't even have to leave our homes."

Read the full, recently published article by KidsTLC's Clinical Director of Lotus Outpatient Clinics, Rebecca Kline Toy! #WednesdayWisdom #TransformingLives

KidsTLC Tuesday, March 24th, 2020 at 3:04pm

Our treasured community is sharing as they're able! Huge thanks to Phye Family Dentistry, WeCanKC, Carody & John Kean, LeEtta McClung Felter, Amy Linhardt Phillips Amy's Weighted Blankets for sharing your time, talent and treasure to help keep our kids and staff safe during this challenging time! #Grateful #ItFeelsGoodToDoGood

KidsTLC Sunday, March 22nd, 2020 at 2:54am

People have generously asked how they can help support KidsTLC during this difficult time. Our staff and medical team could use some personal protection equipment (PPE) that is in short supply! If you have some things you can donate, we'll coordinate a safe way to get them! Visit https://www.kidstlc.org/donate-items/ for more specifics and contact info@kidstlc.org with questions! Our hearts are with everyone during this challenging time, and we're very thankful for your support! #Gratefull #WeCanDoHardThings

KidsTLC Friday, March 20th, 2020 at 8:22pm

Through all of the evolving changes, kids in our residential program need to know their birthdays are still celebrated! The Birthday Party Project quickly coordinated the delivery of party supplies, gifts and #Bundtinis from Nothing Bundt Cakes so that kids living on our campus can celebrate "social distancing style!" #Grateful for community partners helping us find alternative ways to keep treasured activities going for our residential clients! #CommunityPartners #TransformingLives

KidsTLC Tuesday, March 17th, 2020 at 2:35pm

With Spring Break plans looking a little different for our residential program this year and not being able to enjoy Science City at Union Station in person, our dedicated staff are creating STEM activities to enjoy without leaving our campus! #Braniacs #CreativeTherapy

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KidsTLC - Mental & Behavioral Health, Autism, Family Support

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In 2019, KidsTLC became the very first Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy, Practice and Parenting (DDP)-certified residential treatment facility in the world. DDP is an internationally known approach to care that is based on relationships, attachment and connection. DDP helps KidsTLC understand, support and heal our children and families.

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We specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of mental, behavioral and developmental disorders in children and adolescents.

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For Patients and Visitors - No Hospital Visitors Allowed

We are committed to your health and safety. Check for updates for limited visitor exceptions effective Thursday, March 19, for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).

We specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of mental, behavioral and developmental disorders in children and adolescents. Our interdisciplinary team includes board-certified child psychiatrists - medical doctors with at least three years of residency training in general psychiatry and an additional two years in child psychiatry - as well as some of the area's leading licensed psychologists, psychiatric social workers, experienced psychiatric nurses, occupational therapists and other professionals as needed.

Inpatient services

Our hospital team is committed to providing compassionate and expert care for children and adolescents with emotional and behavioral health challenges. Inpatient child and adolescent psychiatric services are provided at our Marillac Campus. Our services include inpatient and partial-hospital acute crisis evaluation and management services 24-hours a day, seven days a week. Admission screenings by a qualified mental health professional are available in person. Referring providers can obtain consultation with a physician by phone.

8000 W. 127th St.

Overland Park, KS 66213

OFFICE HOURS

Sun 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Mon 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Tues 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Wed 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Thur 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Fri 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Sat 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Outpatient services

We provide psychiatric and psychological evaluation, consultation and treatment services for patients younger than 18. Services include:

Comprehensive diagnostic evaluations

Psychological evaluation and testing

Psychopharmacological treatment

Psychotherapy services

Outreach services: Telepsychiatry

Our child psychiatry team uses telepsychiatry technology to provide psychiatric services and consultation for patients outside health system. Sites for this service include child-serving facilities in the Kansas City metro area and health and education centers throughout the state of Kansas.

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Child & Adolescent Psychiatry |The University Of Kansas Health System

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For Patients and Visitors - No Hospital Visitors Allowed We are committed to your health and safety. Check for updates for limited visitor exceptions effective Thursday, March 19, for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). We specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of mental, behavioral and developmental disorders in children and adolescents.

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Johnson County Mental Health Center improves the quality of life for Johnson County residents by providing comprehensive mental health services.

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Johnson County Mental Health Center (JCMHC) and Gardner Edgerton School District, USD 231 were selected as one of only 35 in sites in the country to participate in a national pilot of teen Mental Health First Aid (tMHFA). The National Council for Behavioral Health made the selection with support from Lady Gaga's Born This Way Foundation to offer tMHFA to all tenth graders in Gardner Edgerton High School. The training is the first of its kind developed for high school students in the U.S.

"We are thrilled to introduce teen Mental Health First Aid to our community," said USD 231 District Superintendent Pam Stranathan. "The program will teach high school students to recognize and respond when their friends are experiencing the early stages of a mental health or addiction concern."

tMHFA is an in-person training designed for high school students to learn about mental illnesses and addictions, particularly how to identify and respond to a developing mental health or substance use problem among their peers. Similar to CPR, students learn a 5-step action plan to help their friends who may be facing a mental health problem or crisis, such as suicide.

The course specifically highlights the important step of involving a responsible and trusted adult. To ensure additional support for students taking the training, Gardner Edgerton School District has also trained over 500 staff in Youth Mental Health First Aid, which is a specialized training in conjunction with tMHFA, for adults working with young people.

"We're thrilled Gardner Edgerton High School is one of the first U.S. high schools to participate in teen Mental Health First Aid," said Chuck Ingoglia, president and CEO of the National Council for Behavioral Health. Teens trust their friends, so they need to be trained to recognize signs of mental health or substance use problems in their peers. The number one thing a teen can do to support a friend dealing with anxiety or depression is to help the friend seek support from a trusted adult."

"With teen Mental Health First Aid, we like to say, it's okay to not be okay," said Lady Gaga, co-founder of Born This Way Foundation, as she spoke with 16 students who completed the first tMHFA pilot in eight schools across the country. "Together, Born This Way and the National Council have put this program in eight schools. I know for certain that I'm not stopping here," Lady Gaga continued. "I want the teen Mental Health First Aid program in every school in this country."

"Through this pilot, Johnson County Mental Health Center is taking an important step towards ensuring that students are able to recognize when a friend or peer might be struggling and to feel confident that they know what to do to help," said Cynthia Germanotta, president and co-founder of Born This Way Foundation. "Knowing how to spot the signs that someone in our lives is experiencing a mental health challenge and understanding how we can support that person is a basic life skill we all need to have - especially teenagers."

tMHFA is an evidence-based training program from Australia. The National Council adapted the training with support from Born This Way Foundation and Well Being Trust. The pilot program is being evaluated by researchers from Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health to assess its effectiveness. The training will be made available to the public following analysis of the pilot study.

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The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) is the lead federal agency for research on mental disorders.

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The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) is the lead federal agency for research on mental disorders

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We are pleased to have the opportunity to serve you and hope that this website will provide information helpful in making an informed decision concerning our services. For any questions that you may have, please contact the office at (913) 677-3553.

Our clinic strongly encourages tele-health or phone appointments for the near future. If you have a scheduled appointment, or would like to become a new patient, please contact our office to setup your tele-health appointment.

Documents available in the office represent the most current versions. Effort is made to keep the website current but any discrepancy between information presented here and that presented in the office should be resolved by depending upon those documents and information available in the office.

CA Celebrates our 28th Anniversary 1992-2020

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Psychology and psychotherapy clinic based in Lenexa, KS. Our team includes licensed psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, licensed doctoral psychologists, licensed masters level psychologists, licensed specialist clinical social workers, licensed clinical marriage and family therapists, substance abuse counselors and masters level associates.

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Individual Therapy
During individual therapy, you will work one-on-one with a trauma-informed therapist to set goals and collaborate together for growth and change.

Our therapists are trained to help you resolve life, career, family and relationships difficulties. Some issues we often address are:

Overcoming depression, anxiety and stress

Strengthening self-esteem

Dealing with grief, loss and loneliness

Resolving career conflicts

Identifying and overcome relationship problems

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Family Therapy
Families can benefit from therapy when they experience an event that puts stress and strain on the family relationship. During family therapy, your therapist will work with the entire family to address specific challenges that affect the mental health of the family, and together we'll work toward improving family relationships.

Through therapy, we'll work with your family to promote understanding and collaboration while treating the root cause. For families with young children, we'll also work together to practice and strengthen parenting skills by creating opportunities for positive interactions, as well as provide support and resources in areas that will strengthen your family's bond.

Just a few reasons families may seek out family counseling are recent events or experiences that effect the whole family, such as divorce, financial hardships and the death of a loved one, etc.

We also might recommend family therapy for families that struggle with conflicted relationships. This can include families dealing with depression and anxiety, substance abuse, chronic illness or increased behavioral problems in children and young adults.

Based on your family's needs, we can also help direct you to additional tools and resources that can help contribute to your family successfully reaching your counseling goals.

We also offer more intensive in-home family therapy solutions, like Functional Family Therapy, which is a court-referred program, that work to keep families together.

One, or both, partners have had an affair or are thinking about having an affair.

Communication has become increasingly negative.

You feel as if you're more like roommates than a romantic couple.

The only resolution appears to be separation.

You're staying together strictly for economic or family-related reasons.

Contact Us

Communication

Compromising

Conflict resolution

Parenting styles

Setting boundaries - such as discussions related to court, finances and discipline.

Contact Us
Marriage or Couples Counseling
Long-term relationships take hard work, a lot of flexibility and plenty of communication. Marriage or couples counseling can help to provide support to couples that might be considering separation or are seeking improvements in intimacy and communication. You might be interested in counseling if your relationship is struggling from any of the following:

Become more responsible for behaviors and develop more successful strategies.

Develop new and creative solutions to problems.

Develop respect and acceptance of self and others.

Learn to experience and express emotion.

Cultivate empathy and respect for thoughts and feelings of others.

Learn new social skills and relational skills with family.

Develop self-efficacy and thus feel better about their abilities.

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Co-Parenting Counseling
Co-parenting counseling is for parents who are separated, divorced or are in the process of splitting up. We understand that parenting can be challenging, and parenting a child without a personal relationship to their other parent can often create additional obstacles and challenges. During co-parenting counseling, we'll work with both parents to create emotionally healthy and physically safe parenting strategies. Co-parenting counseling allows both the opportunity to talk about the best interests of their child(ren) in a neutral environment. During counseling, some areas of focus are:

Those struggling with addictions can self-refer themselves to our counseling options; However, we also accept referrals from other referral partners, such as the court.

We will provide options to coordinate with medical professionals when medication treatment is deemed necessary for mood issues associated with the addiction struggles. If detox is necessary, referrals can be made to help with appropriate services which are available locally.

Primary focuses of therapy will help the individual to understand the connection between mental illness and drug and/or alcohol use as strategies for coping. Developing healthier coping skills while slowly eliminating the cravings can be a goal for success.

Play Therapy
Play therapy is geared toward children and is a therapeutic process that provides them with a safe, protected place to begin emotional healing from stressful events, such as divorce, bullying or trouble at school, a family death or physical illness and traumatic events, as well as gain new skills through social and emotional learning.

During therapy, the child will be encouraged to explore life events in a manner and pace of the child's choosing. During this time, the child is assessed to determine how they experience the world, communicate and react to events and people. Play therapy can help children:

Family Resilience Program (Missouri)
Through our Family Resilience Initiative, we are able to provide home- and school-based therapeutic services for children 2-12 years old to help equip them with the skills necessary to succeed in school. Through this program, we are able to provide a full-range of therapeutic services including assessment and evaluation, play and family therapies, service coordination and classroom consultation to help stabilize children in the classroom and provide support to caregivers in the home. We partner with Head Start, local school districts and early childhood education providers.

Substance Abuse Therapy
As drug and alcohol use and abuse increase due to life pressures and lack of healthy coping skills, structured therapy becomes necessary as will power has been proven to be ineffective. Counseling is an essential part of drug and alcohol abuse treatment for many people. Cognitive behavior therapy, family counseling and other therapy approaches can help people recovering from drug and alcohol addiction stay clean. Psychotherapy can also treat the other mental health conditions that often contribute or co-occur with drug and alcohol abuse.

We also offer substance abuse treatment for youth under 18 years old who have abused drugs and/or alcohol or who live with family where addiction is present.

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OUTPATIENT COUNSELING | CORNERSTONES OF CARE

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Responsive Centers for Psychology and Learning

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Our highly qualified staff of mental health professionals is devoted to the personal mental and emotional health of over 3,000 clients annually. Our psychologists, social workers, and therapists are trained in the latest techniques for identifying and treating a wide range of mental health and behavioral issues. We are dedicated to helping clients reach their personal goals, solve difficult problems and achieve a sense of mastery in their lives. We provide services to children, adolescents, adults, couples, families and older adults in a caring and supportive environment. We are committed to helping you make positive changes in your lives. Let us help.

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Children's Mental Health Initiative

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Kansas Kidlink works with medical providers and families to help them obtain information, referrals and resources on mental health.

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Solace House is a Community Center for Grief and Healing, designed to be a nurturing place to guide children and adults through the difficult time following a death, whether sudden and unexpected or anticipated.

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Solace House is a Community Center for Grief and Healing, designed to be a nurturing place to guide children and adults through the difficult time following a death, whether sudden and unexpected or anticipated.

Grief support for ages 3 to adult

Peer grief support groups for children, teens and adults

Individual, couples and family grief support

Referrals for crisis counseling and other mental health issues

Collaboration with schools and organizations seeking support

"I seek strength to carry on. I seek courage to move beyond pain. I seek faith to believe happiness will come again. Solace is my goal. I can find it. I can help others discover it." - Solace House Affirmation

You are not alone

Solace House is a Center for Grief and Healing. It is designed to be a nurturing place to guide children and adults through the difficult time following a death, whether it was anticipated or sudden. It is your space to share, listen, learn and heal.
We believe

Everyone has the capacity to heal

Strong emotional reactions, like deep sorrow or anger, are natural reactions to the death of a loved one for children as well as adults

The intensity and duration of each individual's grief is unique

A caring community can greatly assist in the healing process

Together we will explore

Your grief

Emotional, behavioral, social and spiritual responses related to loss

Changes and how to adapt

Strategies for coping, connecting, communicating, memorializing and healing

We offer

Grief support for ages 3 to adult

Peer grief support groups for children, teens and adults

Individual, couples and family grief support

Referrals for crisis counseling and other mental health issues

Get started today

1. Call 913.341.0318 or email shmail@KCHospice.org

2. Receive useful resources & initial paperwork

3. Schedule an orientation

4. Begin a group or individual program

Services are offered free of charge or for a modest fee. Please consider supporting children and families coping with grief by offering a tax-deductible donation.

DONATE TO SUPPORT SOLACE HOUSE

Visual Tour

This short video will give you a visual tour of Solace House. Each room is tailored to the age and type of group who will use the space.

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Solace House - 20 Years - 20,000 Lives

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Solace House Center for Grief and Healing - Kansas City Hospice

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Therapist Finder - always check this against your insurance provider list

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Browse our extensive directory of the best Therapists, Psychologists and Counselors near you.

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Problems big or small, you matter.

Life can be overwhelming. Things don't always go as planned. Health, work, or relationships present challenges and heartache. At some point, all of us have problems that are difficult to handle alone. Knowing you are not alone when you need support can make all the difference.

Whether facing challenges in everyday life or times of crisis, JFS's caring and experienced counselors and therapists are ready to help. Through support and guidance, we help you gain a clearer understanding of your situation and work with you to create an individualized plan specific to your needs.

"I was overwhelmed and didn't want to ask anyone for help. My JFS counselor helped me help myself."

Comprehensive Services

JFS takes the "whole person" approach to counseling, recognizing that many struggles are intertwined and one issue may compound another. Links to other JFS programs and referrals to community resources are utilized to address the complete person and their needs. If there is an issue or mental illness we aren't equipped to handle, JFS will provide a qualified referral.

Trained therapists and clinicians have the experience to provide confidential, effective and life-changing assistance. We've successfully counseled people through:

Mental health conditions, including anxiety and depression

Relationship challenges, including family issues, divorce, grief and loss

Behavioral health problems, such as substance abuse, trauma and eating disorders

Aging issues, including caregiving, spiritual well-being and end-of-life concerns

If you or someone you know is going through a difficult time, please contact a caring professional at JFS at 913-327-8250 or counseling@jfskc.org to see how we can help. If you are in an emergency situation, please call 9-1-1.

Visit each area for more information:

Professional, licensed social workers and therapists provide individual and group counseling for children, families, adults, and in-home counseling for homebound seniors.

A coalition of community organizations working together to combat the stigma of mental illness through media campaigns, public outreach and special events.

Helpful phone numbers, websites and information for depression, suicide and mental health issues.

The Priya Fund supports local Jewish couples struggling with infertility or adoption. The word Priya means "fruitful" in Hebrew and comes from one of the first instructions that G-d gave to humanity. The Priya Fund was established to help those in our Jewish community create families.

Our services are available to all members of the community, regardless of faith, age, culture and lifestyle. Counseling services are on a fee-for-service basis. We offer a sliding-fee scale with confidential financial assistance available for those unable to pay. Daytime, late afternoon and evening appointments are offered for your convenience in our Kansas and Missouri offices.

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Keep Connected offers all kinds of families—and organizations that support them—ideas, activities, and experiences to help build strong family relationships.

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Healthy, strong family relationships are foundational to young people's growth, learning, and well-being. These relationships build strong social and emotional strengths that kids use throughout their lives.

But great family relationships don't just happen.
Keep Connected offers all kinds of families-and organizations that support them-ideas, activities, and experiences to help build strong family relationships. Our goal is to strengthen family relationships to help kids be and become their best selves.

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Beyond Parenting Advice-Reflect, Connect, and Grow Together

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Healthy, strong family relationships are foundational to young people's growth, learning, and well-being. These relationships build strong social and emotional strengths that kids use throughout their lives. But great family relationships don't just happen. Keep Connected offers all kinds of families-and organizations that support them-ideas, activities, and experiences to help build strong family relationships.

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Sometimes you need answers to the little everyday things that parents encounter. And sometimes, you just need someone to encourage you through all of the craziness and challenges of parenthood. Welcome to Parent-ish.

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COVID-19 Information
Children's Mercy is committed to providing updated information about COVID-19 that may impact the children in our community and current patients. Visit our dedicated section on COVID-19 for more information.

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COVID-19 Information Children's Mercy is committed to providing updated information about COVID-19 that may impact the children in our community and current patients. Visit our dedicated section on COVID-19 for more information.

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Kansas Children’s Service League’s tip cards provide straightforward information and resources on a range of topics of interest to parents, caregivers and professionals. Many cards are offered in both English and Spanish.

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Parent Toolkit is a one-stop shop resource that was produced and developed with parents in mind.

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Helpful information for parents of students of all ages.

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A site for parents actively supporting kids' social and emotional development

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Connecting families to school nutrition - use this site to apply for free/reduced meals online

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SchoolCafé gives students and parents a quick and easy way to stay on top of their nutrition. Macros, ingredients, and allergies are displayed for meals and individual items. Submitting eligibility applications has never been easier, SchoolCafé allows parents to quickly submit for Free & Reduced Meal Benefits.

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SAFEHOME’s shelter offers a confidential, safe, and healing atmosphere for women and children to love, gain inner strength, build self-esteem, and heal.

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Support for Survivors of Domestic Abuse - SAFEHOME

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Helping families and children

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Salvation Army Programs are led by Salvation Army Officers. These officers are responsible to lead by assessing needs, delivering programs and directing ministries for our local community. From serving food to balancing the books, they function as the Executive Directors and the Pastors for the Olathe Salvation Army.

Why the uniform?

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Free and reduced priced breakfast and lunches are available for students who qualify. A new application (per family) must be completed each year.

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Free and reduced priced breakfast and lunches are available for students who qualify. A new application (per family) must be completed each year.

2020-21 Application Materials
Letter to Household Letter to Household (Espanol)
Instructions Instructions (Espanol)

Waiver for Pre-K / Bus Waiver for Pre-K / Bus (Espanol)

Click the button below to apply online for meal benefits.

Online Application
SchoolCafe Instructions
We encourage you to use the online application process, as it will speed up the approval process. If you don't have access to a computer, you can complete a paper application available at your school or the Food Service office located at: Broadmoor Technical Center / Early Childhood Education Center

6701 W. 83rd St.
Shawnee Mission, KS 66204

If you prefer not to apply online, please print the application below or get a copy from the school. Completed applications may be returned to the school or food service office.

Application - printable version
Application (Espanol)

If you receive state assistance, call the food service office at 913-993-9710 before completing an application. Please apply before school starts so you can begin receiving your benefits the first day of school. It can take up to 10 days to process your application and you will be responsible for any meals your student buys before your application is processed.

Don't forget - if your child receives free or reduced meals, they are eligible for one breakfast and one lunch per day as part of this benefit. All breakfast and lunch meal choices are available for all students regardless of eligibility status.

Schoolcafe Website
Monitor student meal accounts by visiting SchoolCafé. You'll need to set up username and password. There are multiple benefits to this new software including the ability to:

Pay Meal Fees
Parents & students may apply money to meal accounts or by paying with cash.

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Free & Reduced Meals - Shawnee Mission School District

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Free and reduced priced breakfast and lunches are available for students who qualify. A new application (per family) must be completed each year. 2020-21 Application Materials Letter to Household Letter to Household (Espanol) Instructions Instructions (Espanol) Waiver for Pre-K / Bus Waiver for Pre-K / Bus (Espanol) Click the button below to apply online for meal benefits.

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Who is eligible for McKinney-Vento services?
A student or family that:

Is lacking a regular, fixed, and adequate nighttime residence (substandard housing)

Is sharing housing due to economic struggles

Is living in a shelter, hotel, or motel

Is living in a public place not designed for sleeping (cars, parks)

Is an unaccompanied youth. This includes all youth who are not in the physical custody of a parent or court appointed guardian

Is a child or youth abandoned in a hospital

Is a migrant child who qualifies under any of the above

Contact the Family & Student Services Office if you think your child(ren) may qualify for McKinney-Vento services.

A McKinney-Vento student has the right to:

Attend their school of origin (known as the "homeschool") or the school for the area where the student currently lives

Immediately enroll in school without providing documents, including proof of residency

Has 30 days to provide the following:

1. Birth certificate

2. Immunization records

3. Social security cards

4. Notarized forms

Free lunch from the first day of enrollment

Transportation to and from school (if more than 2.5 miles from school)

Participate in school-related activities

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McKinney-Vento Homeless Service - Shawnee Mission School District

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Who is eligible for McKinney-Vento services? A student or family that: Is lacking a regular, fixed, and adequate nighttime residence (substandard housing) Is sharing housing due to economic struggles Is living in a shelter, hotel, or motel Is living in a public place not designed for sleeping (cars, parks) Is an unaccompanied youth.

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The Shawnee Mission School District provides a variety of learning experiences for young learners.

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The Shawnee Mission School District provides a variety of learning experiences for young learners. Parents as Teachers connects parent educators with families and children ages birth to three. The district serves children ages three to five who are eligible for special education services, as well as typically developing peers through a peer model program at the early childhood center. Pre-Kindergarten, both fee and no-fee options, are offered at 17 elementary school sites in the district. These programs and services are designed to help build a strong foundation for lifelong learning.

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Department Contacts

Dr. Leigh Anne Neal Susana Belvedere

Assistant Superintendent for Early Childhood Education Executive Secretary for Early Childhood Education

913-993-6412 913-993-6441

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The Shawnee Mission School District provides a variety of learning experiences for young learners. Parents as Teachers connects parent educators with families and children ages birth to three. The district serves children ages three to five who are eligible for special education services, as well as typically developing peers through a peer model program at the early childhood center.

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The Department of Family and Student Services supports the improvement of the quality of life of families that directly supports the educational success of children. By connecting families with necessary school and community resources, we are able to support families as they work toward goals of self-sufficiency and stability.

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Family and Student Services - Shawnee Mission School District

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Family and Student Services - Shawnee Mission School District

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free breakfast and lunch will be provided to all children ages 1 to 18 at four school sites

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Beginning March 24, 2020, free breakfast and lunch will be provided to all children ages 1 to 18 at four school sites in the Shawnee Mission School District. Students with an IEP enrolled in the SM South Post High Program are also eligible to receive meals. Children must be present to receive breakfast and lunch. Click here for the Spanish translation.

No reservations are needed.

Meals will be available for pick up outside the school front drive.

Meals will be placed on a table for individual pick up.

One breakfast and one lunch meal will be given for each child present.

An adult accompanying children may pick up the meals for each child without all children needing to exit a vehicle.

Please follow social distancing and avoid crowding when coming to the table.

Students are allowed to walk to school to pick up a meal. Parents are not required to bring the students.

Meals are prepared by District Food Services staff and distributed following food safety and sanitary practices.

These meals are funded entirely by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Location(s):

Comanche Elementary, 8200 Grant St., Overland Park

Rosehill Elementary, 9801 Rosehill, Lenexa

Shawanoe Elementary, 11230 W. 75th St., Shawnee

Hocker Grove Middle School, 10400 Johnson Dr,, Shawnee

Dates: Beginning March 24, 2020

Time: 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Monday through Friday.

Contact the Food Services Department with any questions at 913-993-9710 or foodservice@smsd.org.

Menus will be rotated and posted on the serving line the day of service. Menus are subject to change due to availability.

Each breakfast meal includes these components: fruit, grain, and milk

Each lunch meal includes these components: protein, fruit/vegetable, grain, and milk

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SMSD Pickup and Go Meals - Shawnee Mission School District

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Beginning March 24, 2020, free breakfast and lunch will be provided to all children ages 1 to 18 at four school sites in the Shawnee Mission School District. Students with an IEP enrolled in the SM South Post High Program are also eligible to receive meals.