Jessica Willemsen, MSW, LSCSW, LMAC, LCSW
Clinical Social Worker and Addiction Counselor
6901 Shawnee Mission Pkwy, Suite 219, Overland Park, Kansas 66202 | 816-295-7223
There is hope. You don't have to stay stuck or go through it alone. I want to offer you a better tomorrow; a new beginning. This is the place for you, without shame or judgment, to find sanctuary and peace, and rekindle your inner strength, courage and wisdom.
Alex Ehrsam, M.S., LMFT
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
7211 W. 98th Terrace, Bldg 4, Suite 100F, Overland Park, Kansas 66212 | 913-890-3720
Explore the results you are not getting in your life, and what you can do differently. Alex collaborates with you to uncover the solutions that are inside you. Better relationships with people and generally life itself can be the fruit of this worthy effort
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Overland Park is located within the great state of Kansas and has a wide variety of activities nearby to meet your family's entertainment needs. The Deanna Rose Children's Farmstead is a unique attraction great for children of all ages. Here you and your family can play with animals while also touring an old school. Furthermore, bring your rod and cast a line into the fishing pond or take a walk on the trails at this free attraction.1 Jazz in the Woods also proves to be a local favorite. With out paying a dime, you and your family can enjoy the music of talented musicians. Beachbums Island has everything from beach access and an underground arcade to your children and teenagers' favorite foods. This site is sure to be a family favorite and has amenities to support those seeking to stay all afternoon. Within the area you can also take your child to the Build-A-Bear Workshop to create a new stuffed animal, personalized with their own voice messages if desired.
Mental Health in Overland Park
Adolescent girls who struggle with an eating disorder can seek help at the Eating Disorder Resource Center at Jewish Family Services. The program's multi-modal approach meets the educational and mental health needs of young girls and their families. The mission of the program is to reduce the occurrence of eating disorders by helping girls build a positive self-image, enhanced self-esteem, and healthy eating habits. To learn more about this program, call 913-327-4690.2
The Mattie Rhodes Center is dedicated to engaging underserved communities in programs that develop leaders and advocates for improved mental health services for minority groups. The agency works specifically with Latino populations to reduce apathy and disenfranchisement to build a better community for the future. Leadership courses engage youth and adults in learning methods to effect positive change. Advocates work on behalf of victims of crime to ensure they receive appropriate and timely care. By engaging entire communities, the center helps build a strong system of support for each individual community member. Contact the Mattie Rhodes Center at 816-471-2536 for further details.3
Individuals seeking assistance finding employment can receive services at the Economic Opportunity Foundation. The agency recognizes that going without a job can cause significant financial, emotional, and mental health issues. Their highly trained staff helps job seekers develop the knowledge and skills they need to effectively navigate job searches, create resumes and cover letters, and prepare for interviews. To inquire about these services, call 913-371-7800, extension 222.4
Current Initiatives
The Greater Kansas City Mental Health Coalition has launched an initiative to combat the occurrence of mental health stigma. The coalition is a collaboration of public and private agencies from Kansas and Missouri communities in the Kansas City metro area. The primary purpose of the coalition is to educate the community about mental health issues, from depression and personality disorders to Alzheimer's disease and schizophrenia. Informing the public about these disorders helps develop an understanding of behavioral health conditions. The more knowledge the public has, the less likely they are to engage in thoughts and actions that stigmatize the mentally ill.5
References
1. City of Overland Park. (2017). Deanna Rose Children's Farmstead. Retrieved from http://www.opkansas.org/things-to-see-and-do/deanna-rose-childrens-farmstead/2. Jewish Family Services. (2017). Eating Disorder Resource Center. Retrieved from http://www.jfskc.org/services/mentalhealthservices/eating-disorder-resource-center/
3. Mattie Rhodes Center. (2017). Community Engagement. Retrieved from http://www.mattierhodes.org/web/english/Community_Engagement.html
4. Economic Opportunity Foundation. (2017). Employment Services Program. Retrieved from http://www.eofkck.org/programs-services/job-development
5. Greater Kansas City Mental Health Coalition. (2017). KC Coalition Launches to Fight Stigma of Mental Illness. Retrieved from http://www.khi.org/news/2014/may/21/kc-coalition-launches-fight-stigma-mental-illness/
Overland Park is located in Johnson County, Kansas. It has a land area of 75.12 square miles and a water area of 0.50 square miles. The population of Overland Park is 186,515 people with 74,830 households and a median annual income of $72,463. .
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Establishing weekly sessions with a professional therapist is considered affordable in Overland Park for the average family. While sustaining a commitment to therapy is usually not an issue, if mental health treatment feels like a burden please ask your counselor about accepted insurance plans or sliding scale fees. Low cost counseling and affordable therapy are also sometimes offered by listed city and university level clinics, check with your local Overland Park public health department.