Unless otherwise noted, all events are held at the Jewish Community Campus, 5801 W. 115th Street, Overland Park, KS. 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.
This workshop, open to 9th and 10th graders and their parents.
Conference Room C
Facilitated by: Susie Hurst, MA – Adolescent Specialist, C.H.A.I. Program & Captain Mark Terman KCPD (Ret.)
• A realistic picture of the risks of teen driving
• Practical advice on ways families can reduce teen driving risks
• Teen-parent involvement and cooperation in teen driving, and a teen-parent driving agreement
Teens’ risk of being in a car crash is at a lifetime high in their first 12 to 24 months of driving.
Offered by CHAI, a program of Jewish Family Services with funding from Jewish Federation.
This workshop is free, but reservations are required by contacting Susie Hurst at susieh@jfskc.org (913-327-8259 for questions).
JFS Child & Family Therapist Wendy Anderson will facilitate a group discussion and explore positive parenting styles, healthy parent/child interaction, and wellness approaches to support a healthy family dynamic.
Appropriate for parents of pre-school to elementary school children. This three-part workshop is $35 to participate for solo parents or a couple.
Wendy Anderson, LMSW, MSW, earned her bachelor’s degree in social work at the University of Kansas, and her master’s degree in social work from the University of Denver. Her professional focus is children and families, with an emphasis on family systems, cognitive behavioral therapy and play therapy.
Tuesdays, February 3, 10, and 17 from 7:00 – 8:30 pm at the Jewish Community Campus – Conference Room A – 5801 W. 115th Street, Overland Park, KS
Reserve your place by emailing Susie Hurst, Director of Family Life Education at susieh@jfskc.org (for questions call 913-327-8259)
Funding for JFS Family Life Education programming provided by the Jewish Federation of Greater Kansas City.
JFS Child & Family Therapist Wendy Anderson will facilitate a group discussion and explore positive parenting styles, healthy parent/child interaction, and wellness approaches to support a healthy family dynamic.
Appropriate for parents of pre-school to elementary school children. This three-part workshop is $35 to participate for solo parents or a couple.
Wendy Anderson, LMSW, MSW, earned her bachelor’s degree in social work at the University of Kansas, and her master’s degree in social work from the University of Denver. Her professional focus is children and families, with an emphasis on family systems, cognitive behavioral therapy and play therapy.
Tuesdays, February 3, 10, and 17 from 7:00 – 8:30 pm at the Jewish Community Campus – Conference Room A – 5801 W. 115th Street, Overland Park, KS
Reserve your place by emailing Susie Hurst, Director of Family Life Education at susieh@jfskc.org (for questions call 913-327-8259)
Funding for JFS Family Life Education programming provided by the Jewish Federation of Greater Kansas City.
JFS Child & Family Therapist Wendy Anderson will facilitate a group discussion and explore positive parenting styles, healthy parent/child interaction, and wellness approaches to support a healthy family dynamic.
Appropriate for parents of pre-school to elementary school children. This three-part workshop is $35 to participate for solo parents or a couple.
Wendy Anderson, LMSW, MSW, earned her bachelor’s degree in social work at the University of Kansas, and her master’s degree in social work from the University of Denver. Her professional focus is children and families, with an emphasis on family systems, cognitive behavioral therapy and play therapy.
Tuesdays, February 3, 10, and 17 from 7:00 – 8:30 pm at the Jewish Community Campus – Conference Room A – 5801 W. 115th Street, Overland Park, KS
Reserve your place by emailing Susie Hurst, Director of Family Life Education at susieh@jfskc.org (for questions call 913-327-8259)
Funding for JFS Family Life Education programming provided by the Jewish Federation of Greater Kansas City.
This free, 12-week series of classes is for family and friends of individuals with mental illness.
Taught by trained NAMI family members.
Wednesdays February 26-May 6*
12:30-3:00 p.m.
Jewish Community Campus Conference Room B
Family-to-Family provides caregivers with communication and problem-solving techniques, coping mechanisms and the self-care skills needed to deal with their loved one’s mental illness as well as its impact on the family.
(*NOTE: There will be no class on April 15 during Passover)
Reserve your space by contacting: John Thompson email: tntkc@hotmail.com / phone: 816-763-6169
InFebruary, Learn, Laugh and Love presents a three-part series, “From Colony toState: A Military History of the Birth of the State of Israel” facilitated byJacob Stoil, assistant professor of advanced military studies at FortLeavenworth, Kansas. The series will be held on Feb. 27, March 26 and April 23.
AllLearn Laugh & Love programs are free but reservations are requested bycalling The Heritage Center reception desk at (913) 327-8044.
8 Consecutive Sessions
Mondays March 2-April 20
6:30-8:30 pm
Jewish Community Campus Conference Room B
5801 W 115th Street, Overland Park, 66211
Register for NAMI Peer-to-Peer Education Program
online at www.namijoco.org
NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness, is the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness. NAMI Johnson County is an affiliate of NAMI Kansas. For more information about NAMI, visit https://nami.org
NAMI Peer-to-Peer is an 8-session recovery-focused course for adults with mental health conditions. A free and confidential course built on respect, understanding, encouragement, and hope. This program builds on the strength and resilience of participants.
“NAMI Peer-to-Peer is an uplifting, life-saving and eye-opening experience that changed how I see myself.”
This free, 12-week series of classes is for family and friends of individuals with mental illness.
Taught by trained NAMI family members.
Wednesdays February 26-May 6*
12:30-3:00 p.m.
Jewish Community Campus Conference Room B
Family-to-Family provides caregivers with communication and problem-solving techniques, coping mechanisms and the self-care skills needed to deal with their loved one’s mental illness as well as its impact on the family.
(*NOTE: There will be no class on April 15 during Passover)
Reserve your space by contacting: John Thompson email: tntkc@hotmail.com / phone: 816-763-6169
8 Consecutive Sessions
Mondays March 2-April 20
6:30-8:30 pm
Jewish Community Campus Conference Room B
5801 W 115th Street, Overland Park, 66211
Register for NAMI Peer-to-Peer Education Program
online at www.namijoco.org
NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness, is the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness. NAMI Johnson County is an affiliate of NAMI Kansas. For more information about NAMI, visit https://nami.org
NAMI Peer-to-Peer is an 8-session recovery-focused course for adults with mental health conditions. A free and confidential course built on respect, understanding, encouragement, and hope. This program builds on the strength and resilience of participants.
“NAMI Peer-to-Peer is an uplifting, life-saving and eye-opening experience that changed how I see myself.”
This free, 12-week series of classes is for family and friends of individuals with mental illness.
Taught by trained NAMI family members.
Wednesdays February 26-May 6*
12:30-3:00 p.m.
Jewish Community Campus Conference Room B
Family-to-Family provides caregivers with communication and problem-solving techniques, coping mechanisms and the self-care skills needed to deal with their loved one’s mental illness as well as its impact on the family.
(*NOTE: There will be no class on April 15 during Passover)
Reserve your space by contacting: John Thompson email: tntkc@hotmail.com / phone: 816-763-6169
