During the 12-week course, participants will learn communication and problem-solving techniques as well as coping mechanisms to help them deal with their loved one’s journey with mental illness. This course is for the caregiver and not the loved one with mental illness. Begins February 25, 2019 12-week series of classes on consecutive Monday evenings 6:30-9:00 p.m. in Conference Room C, ... read more
Jewish Family Services is hosting a new Grief and Loss Support Group for 2019 that continues for 10 sessions. The group begins January 16, and meets the first and third Wednesday of each month at 2-3:30 p.m. in Conference Room A at the Jewish Community Campus. The group, which is free, provides the opportunity to address issues of loss and grief within a Jewish spiritual context in a warm and ... read more
Teens’ risk of being in a car crash is at a lifetime high in their first 12 to 24 months of driving. This workshop, open to 9th and 10th graders and their parents from across the metro, provides: • 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 ... read more
Shop at AmazonSmile throughout the year and 0.5% of the purchase price will be donated to JFS. Go to www.smile.amazon.com/ to set up an account. Select "Jewish Family Services, Overland Park KS" as your charity of choice. Every time you shop, access Amazon through smile.amazon.com. Get the same products, selection and pricing, and JFS benefits! ... read more
Nutrition & Food Safety Made Simple! Crystal leads a cooking demonstration. Does healthy eating and understanding food safety confuse you? It doesn’t have to! This presentation will use logical analogies and common sense strategies to help you understand real nutrition so you can start eating healthy today. Also, we’ll uncover some of the biggest myths about food safety ... read more
A Learn, Laugh & Love program with The Heritage Center This program will provide a broad overview of the unique arena that is Senior mental health. The presentation will include: warning signs, common diagnoses and statistics, myth vs. truth, effective treatment and coping strategies, and personal stories of hope. Counseling professionals from Research Psychiatric Center will share services ... read more
JFS and Golden Circle host the Senior Expo! Friday, November 16 Jewish Community Center Join us for FREE Peripheral Arterial Disease Screenings, Blood Pressure Checks, and Balance Screenings! Meet representatives from a variety of organizations providing services to seniors. Experts will speak briefly on memory and dementia, the differences between in-home care and home health care, and ... read more
November Learn, Laugh & Love Program Facilitated by Peter Newman, CPA, host of KMBZ Moneyline, and Holocaust survivor, will talk about the significant effects of the biggest tax bill in history for all taxpayers. Join Peter for this informative and interesting presentation and have an opportunity to have your questions answered. Thursday, November 29 1:00 - 2:00 pm Jewish Community Campus ... read more
In Our Own Voice is a unique education program developed by NAMI in which trained individuals share their compelling personal stories of living with mental health challenges. Their presentations will offer offer insight into achieving balance and recovery. Join us to gain a deeper understanding of mental health conditions and dispel some common misconceptions. Sunday, November 18, ... read more
This year JFS will provide Hanukkah gifts to over 300 families and older adults in our community. For many, especially our older adults living alone, these will be the only gifts they receive. Donate Gift Cards Gift cards are needed for families to choose correct sizes and styles, or shop for groceries for a holiday meal. Gift cards are needed to Target, Walmart, Kohls, TJ Maxx/Marshalls or ... read more
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