Marriage counseling that Heals in Overland Park, KS. Restore Your Relationship.

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Overland Park, Kansas is great for families with children and teenagers. With attractions geared toward family-fun, this city has something sure to entertain. Bump City/Monster Mountain is great for your children of all ages. Complete with climbing wall, this attraction is an indoor play option like no other. Incred-a-Bowl Family Fun Center and AMF West Lanes are both available for those wishing to enjoy a friendly competition. Movin N Groovin is a highly unique place that combines exercising with fun for your children. Rio Theatre is relatively small and specializes in showing smaller budget, yet creative films. Wonderscope Children's Museum not only has educational exhibits for your kids, but also provides a venue for your child's next birthday.¹ For those with teenagers, be sure to visit Skate World to brighten their day.

Marriage and Family Mental Health in Overland Park

Parents who need guidance to strengthen their family can participate in a number of education courses offered by the Local Investment Commission (LINC). LINC's Families and Schools Together course brings multiple families together to work on communication, crisis management, and preventative strategies that promote healthy choices at home and at school. The agency's Fathering Project provides dads with valuable information about being engaged in his child's upbringing and being a positive role model. African-American parents can learn culturally relevant skills in the Effective Black Parenting group as well. For additional information, contact LINC at 816-889-5050.²

The Older Adult Program from Jewish Family Services of Greater Kansas City brings supportive programs to the homes of seniors in the Overland Park area. The agency will provide in-home repair services to ensure seniors have a safe place to live. Minor maintenance, such as yard work, is also offered to extend older adults' ability to maintain their home and facilitate their independence. Also offered are in-home services to meet seniors' social and emotional needs. Those in grief can schedule an appointment to discuss their feelings and seek guidance. Social visits are also offered to help keep feelings of loneliness at bay. To inquire about these and other services provided for seniors, call 913-327-8250.³

Programs offered by the Girl Scouts of Northeast Kansas and Northwest Missouri seek to build strong young women who are confident, have a positive self-concept, and who are equipped to tackle life's challenges head on. Girl Scouts can participate in a variety of educational programs that enhance their relationships with their peers. Anti-bullying programs teach girls how to handle harassment in a positive manner and how to intervene on behalf of someone else being bullied. Teambuilding activities foster trust in others, help build strong relationships, and facilitate development of effective leadership skills. Many more activities are available. Call 816-358-8750 for further details.⁴

Family Services and Assistance Programs

A wide variety of programs that seek to strengthen families are available at Grace United Community Ministries. Through Christian education and outreach programs, the organization seeks to end violence, poverty, and substance abuse. Housing, food, and other essentials are available for families in a crisis situation. Children's education programs are offered to help facilitate development of emotional, social, and intellectual skills. Families impacted by substance abuse can also receive a wide variety of services, including treatment programs and support groups. Contact the ministry today at 816-231-5745 to find out more.⁵

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References

1. Wonderscope Children's Museum. (2017). Programs and Events. Retrieved from http://www.wonderscope.org/programs_and_events/birthday_parties.aspx
2. Children's Advocacy Project of Kansas City. (2017). Local Investment Commission. Retrieved from http://cap4kids.org/kansascity/parent-handouts/parenting-foster-care-adoption/
3. Jewish Family Services of Greater Kansas City. (2017). Older Adult Services. Retrieved from http://www.jfskc.org/services/older-adult-services/
4. Girl Scouts of Northeast Kansas and Northwest Missouri. (2017). Programs. Retrieved from https://www.girlscoutsksmo.org/programs/Pages/default.aspx
5. Grace United Community Ministries. (2017). Overview. Retrieved from http://graceunitedkc.org/content/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=39&Itemid=50

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.