Jewish Family Services Calls Attention to Mental Health Awareness Month with Special Activities, Programs & Resources
JFS special efforts include distributing wellness videos and articles and hosting community discussions and a special event. by BWW News Desk
Processing the trauma caused by COVID-19 is bringing increased awareness to the importance of mental health care. In the past pandemic year, Jewish Family Services (JFS) has seen a 50 percent increase in the number of counseling sessions. JFS has responded by by providing more resources and information with a focus on preventive initiatives.
During May - Mental Health Awareness Month - JFS is increasing its commitment to mental health care by sharing additional information and activities. JFS special efforts include distributing wellness videos and articles and hosting community discussions and a special event.
Here s your Kansas City area guide to 2021 Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebrations Cortlynn Stark, The Kansas City Star
Jan. 17 Here are some of the virtual events held by Kansas City organizations on Martin Luther King Jr. Day in 2021.
Do you have an event we should add to the list? Email trwilliams@kcstar.com. Good Trouble at the Ballot Box: The Resilience of Black Voting Power: A panel discussion led by Missouri Congressman Emanuel Cleaver with leaders of the U.S. House of Representatives. Sign up for the Zoom link through Eventbrite. The event begins at 5:30 p.m. Independence celebration: The city of Independence will host a virtual MLK Day celebration beginning at 7 p.m. on the city s Facebook page, YouTube channel and City 7.