Care Groups
Care Groups Ministry is a holistic ministry of care, encouragement, and support for the mental, emotional, spiritual, and physical challenges we each face during our life journeys. “We See You” means you are not alone; we acknowledge you, and we are here.
El-Roi from Genesis 16 is the name Hagar called God, meaning, "You are the God who sees me." God does see each one of us, and cares about what we are dealing with in life. He wants us to see each other as well and care for one another.
The support this care ministry offers includes connecting with others, sharing our experiences either in a group or one-on-one settings, individual counseling, life coaching and spiritual direction, education, and awareness on relevant topics.
For questions or comments please contact Natalie at .
What's just ahead!
Caregiver Support Group on Saturday, September 21 | Caregivers need encouragement. This is a space to meet with others who understand your daily challenges. We'll listen to one another, encourage each other, share tips, and support and pray together. Group meets once a month on Saturdays from 11:30 AM to 1 PM in Room 204. Sign up here...
Woman to Woman meets on Sunday, September 22. It's a space for women of all ages to talk, share, create, experience and be encouraged. Single women, married women, moms, and grandmoms in all stages of life are welcome. We use simple prompts to facilitate real conversation. Join us in the Staff Lounge at 10:45 AM (new time!) to 12 PM No sign up needed, just show up!
Lunch-N-Learns are monthly workshops on mental health in the Church to help raise awareness and remove the stigma of mental heath and mental illness. They will alternate between learning via curriculum using videos and workbooks and individual speakers from NAMI (National Alliance On Mental Illness) who will share their story of living with mental health challenges. Through this learning format we will learn what God, and Scripture says about mental health and better equip us to come alongside each other on our own mental health journeys.
This Month: Navigating a Mental Health Crisis for Faith Communities is Saturday, September 21 from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM | When a person has a mental health condition, the potential for a crisis is never far from mind. Crises can occur even when a person is in treatment. Unfortunately, unpredictability is simply the nature of mental illness. So, it’s important to address a mental health emergency quickly and effectively. For more information about this important topic and to sign up for this Lunch-N-Learn with light lunch provided, see here...
Back to School Resources from NAMI Johnson County
As children through college students start preparing to go back to school, NAMI Johnson County is providing a few resources to help provide a smooth start. Make sure to forward this email on to a friend who may need some extra support for the school year transition.
How to talk to your child about their mental health by NAMI.org
How Teens Can Ask For Help by NAMI.org - Video about how to talk to trusted adults about how you are feeling.
How to Help a Friend by NAMI.org - Great printable for young people to know the 10 Common Warning Signs and how to offer support.
Positive Coping Skills for Teens by NAMI.org
Mental Health College Guide by NAMI.org
College Planning for Students with Mental Health Disorders by intelligent.com
Click here for Primary Resources for Aging Care & Support information
If you live in Johnson County Kansas you can receive the free magazine The Best Times
which is a bi-monthly news magazine for Johnson County residents who are 60 or older.
You can read it online or subscribe with this link
This link also has a listing of the other Johnson County's Area Agency on Aging publications.
Area Agency on Aging
These were established to provide a first point of contact for most things related to aging care & support.
This is a good article describing what the Area Agency on Aging provides
https://www.agingcare.com/articles/what-is-an-area-agency-on-aging-443213.htm
Our local Area Agency on Aging web sites
Kansas
Johnson County
https://www.jocogov.org/department/aging-and-human-services/johnson-county-area-agency-aging
You can also visit their office at 119th & Ridgeview
Unified Government, includes Wyandotte and Leavenworth Counties
https://www.wycokck.org/Departments/Area-Agency-on-Aging
Missouri
Mid America Regional Council, includes Cass, Clay, Jackson, and Platte counties
https://www.marc.org/aging-and-health
Aging Care web site is a very good resource to research and ask questions
Another good resource is AARP
https://www.aarp.org/aarp-foundation/find-help/
The Alzheimer's Association local chapter - Heart of America
https://www.alz.org/kansascity
Alzheimer's Association free online training