Unless otherwise noted, all events are virtual. Some events require an RSVP or enrollment in our programs, so please confirm your spot in advance. Please check directly with JFS on program dates, as dates may change.
Join a group of your peers along with a JFS licensed clinical professionals and two registered nurses for:
• Safe and confidential space
• Peer support
• Coping skills
Space is limited.
To join this FREE support group, email: nursespeersupport@jfskc.org
Meets Virtually 2nd & 4th Thursdays each month
7:30 – 9 a.m.
Join a group of your peers along with a JFS licensed clinical professionals and two registered nurses for:
• Safe and confidential space
• Peer support
• Coping skills
Space is limited.
To join this FREE support group, email: nursespeersupport@jfskc.org
Meets Virtually 2nd & 4th Thursdays each month
7:30 – 9 a.m.
We live in a hectic, fast-paced world now made more challenging by the ongoing pandemic. More people are experiencing stress and anxiety and are reaching out for tools to help them cope with our complex reality.
To address the rising need, Jewish Family Services is offering Mindful Mondays, a free, virtual mindful training program offered every Monday from 11:30 a.m. to noon through Dec. 13.
Using the Zoom platform, the sessions are free, but registration is required at Mindful Mondays registration link. Once registered, participants will receive a link to join each session. Participants may attend one or all virtual sessions.
Mindfulness is a practice anchored in science and focused on being intensely aware of what an individual is sensing and feeling in the moment without interpretation of judgement.
Led by Sondra Wallace, MSED, JFS YouBeYou and Mental Health Coalition Coordinator and Julia Grimm, LMLP, JFS therapist.
Weekly themes:
Sept. 27: Self-Compassion
Oct. 4: Generosity
Oct. 11: Non-Judging
Oct. 18: Body Scan
Oct. 25: Letting Go
Nov. 1: Sitting with Emotions
Nov. 8: Trust
Nov. 15: Values
Nov. 29: Generosity
Dec. 6: Acceptance
Dec. 13: Patience
For more information, contact Sondra Wallace at swallace@jfskc.org.
We are hosting a free community Health Fair at our Brookside East office and food pantry from 1-3 p.m., Oct 1, 425 East 63rd St.
Participants will have the opportunity to receive free services provided by JFS and several of its community partners including:
- Medicaid or Medicare counseling
- COVID-19 vaccine shots
- HIV testing
- Medical assistance
- Food and household items
- Information about JFS’ Counseling and Wellness programs.
“Taking care of your mental and physical health often takes a back a seat when you are struggling financially and facing food and housing insecurities. We see this everyday among our clients,” said Maggie Haghirian, LMSW,director of KesherKC, JFS’ social service and food pantry program.
“Neglecting your health can obviously lead to other ongoing challenges for you and your family,” she said. “We are excited to offer and provide access to many free healthcare services along with our other community partners.
The October 1 Health Fair is open to the public – no registration is required. Participating community partners are KC CARE Health Center, Kansas City’s Medicine Cabinet and Samuel U. Rodgers Health Center. JFS provides human services for people facing challenges in everyday life or times of crisis — regardless of faith, age, culture or lifestyle.
Join a group of your peers along with a JFS licensed clinical professionals and two registered nurses for:
• Safe and confidential space
• Peer support
• Coping skills
Space is limited.
To join this FREE support group, email: nursespeersupport@jfskc.org
Meets Virtually 2nd & 4th Thursdays each month
7:30 – 9 a.m.
Join a group of your peers along with a JFS licensed clinical professionals and two registered nurses for:
• Safe and confidential space
• Peer support
• Coping skills
Space is limited.
To join this FREE support group, email: nursespeersupport@jfskc.org
Meets Virtually 2nd & 4th Thursdays each month
7:30 – 9 a.m.
Jewish Family Services (JFS) is a hosting a free community Health Fair at its Brookside East office and food pantry – 425 East 63rd Street in Kansas City on October 29 from 1 to 3 p.m. Participants will have the opportunity to receive free services provided by JFS and several of its community partners including:
- Medicaid or Medicare counseling.
- COVID-19 vaccine shots.
- HIV testing.
- Medical assistance.
- Food and household items.
- Information about JFS’ Counseling and Wellness programs.
“Taking care of your mental and physical health often takes a back a seat when you are struggling financially and facing food and housing insecurities. We see this everyday among our clients,” said Maggie Haghirian, LMSW, director of KesherKC, JFS’ social service and food pantry program.
“Neglecting your health can obviously lead to other ongoing challenges for you and your family,” she said. “We are excited to offer and provide access to many free healthcare services along with our other community partners.”
The October 29 Health Fair is open to the public – no registration is required. Participating community partners are KC CARE Health Center, Kansas City’s Medicine Cabinet and Samuel U. Rodgers Health Center. JFS provides human services for people facing challenges in everyday life or times of crisis — regardless of faith, age, culture or lifestyle.
We know supporting our families gives support to our students.
Join Dr. Shayla Sullivant and an expert panel of speakers to talk about tween, teen, and young adult mental health.
Let’s Talk: Our Youth & Their Mental Health is a program for parents and caregivers.
Topics include:
- Current information/research/data.
- Importance of resilience and protective factors.
- Resources and tools to support your children.
- Encouragement and strength for families.
To register, hold your camera up to the QR code or click on the following link: https://forms.office.com/r/cGC7x57gzi.
Did you know that experiences children have, especially between birth to 5 years, can increase OR decrease their likelihood of mental health concerns, cancer, diabetes, obesity, heart disease, and suicide later in life? Research and evidence that the number one way to reduce these mental, physical, and behavioral problems is through a safe, stable nurturing relationship between an adult and child. Join us to learn more about the science, the stories, and the opportunities we have to DECREASE mental, physical, and behavioral problems that present later in life. Join our own Sondra Wallace, JFSKC’s Director of Mental Health Programs, the Greater Kansas City Mental Health Coalition, and the Kansas City Public Library for a free virtual conversation on Thursday, April 12. The event will take place from Noon to 1 PM. Register for this free event here.
Mental Health is essential to our well-being. In this program, we will demystify mental health jargon and share mental health resources to support yourself and others. Join our own Sondra Wallace, JFSKC’s Director of Mental Health Programs, the Greater Kansas City Mental Health Coalition, and the Kansas City Public Library for a free virtual conversation that will take place from 4 PM to 5 PM. Register for this free event here.