Kansas Institute for Positive, Healthy, & Inclusive Communities

04/21/2026

04/17/2026

Big win for the community right here 👇

We’re excited to share that Johnson County Mental Health Center is partnering with the Go Further Foundation to offer FREE Mental Health First Aid training for 100 community members in 2026.

Mental health challenges often show up in everyday moments, with friends, family, coworkers, or neighbors. Mental Health First Aid gives you the tools to recognize the signs, respond with confidence, and connect someone to the help they need.

Think of it like CPR, but for mental health.

🧠 What you’ll learn:
• How to recognize signs of mental health and substance use challenges
• How to support someone in crisis
• How to connect people to professional help

📅 Four trainings available (April–November)
📍 First session: Saturday, April 18 at Netsmart in Overland Park
💲 Cost: FREE (thanks to Go Further Foundation covering the $50 fee)

Spots are limited, and we expect these to fill quickly.

👉 Register now: https://connect.jocogov.org/gff-adult-mhfa

Let’s build a community that knows how to show up for one another.

04/17/2026

📣NEW TRAINING | When Change is Constant: Supporting Military-Connected Children and Families

Military families are part of our everyday communities, including our neighbors, coworkers, and the families we serve.
While places like Fort Riley, Fort Leavenworth, and McConnell Air Force Base are well known, many service members in the Reserves and National Guard live across Kansas, balancing civilian life with sudden deployments and frequent transitions.

This new training shares practical, real-world strategies to better understand and support military-connected children and families in our communities.

Join us in person in Manhattan on April 28 or live virtually on April 30.

👉 Register today: https://www.yourcape.org/product/when-change-is-constant-supporting-militaryconnected-children-and-families/01tPH00000KAnaDYAT

🎖April is the Month of the Military Child

04/10/2026

https://webinars.relias.com/relias/bch-strengthening-workforce-retention-cwla?bmid=4c56c032b8e5&bma=0730d7d843b3&bmi=b8a235088770&bmid_type=member

This is the work we support within organizations. We support the workforce!

04/10/2026

04/10/2026

Don't miss a chance for a FREE virtual PreventionWorKS April 9th! 🌟

Learn practical ways to engage youth in coalition and community work—especially during the summer months. Perfect for beginner to intermediate prevention professionals looking to grow their impact and connect with others in the field. Register here! or the Link in our Bio!
https://forms.office.com/r/2mNWBnqy8w

04/01/2026

https://redcap.kumc.edu/surveys/?s=NEF8XH3RMCJLCATN

04/01/2026

Some things just aren’t jokes.

April Fools’ Day can be fun, but it’s also a good reminder that certain experiences are deeply real and personal for people in our communities.

A quick pause before posting or joking can go a long way in showing care and respect 💛

If you or someone you know is struggling, support is available. Call or text 988 to connect with help.

04/01/2026

03/31/2026

Please share this information so more people can benefit from the aid provided! Let's work together to increase awareness and engagement with Kansas services! https://www.dcf.ks.gov/services/ees/Pages/EnergyAssistance.aspx.

03/31/2026

Make your work matter 💫

Looking for meaningful work that makes a difference? KCSL is hiring passionate individuals committed to strengthening families and supporting children.

✨ Competitive pay
📍 Roles statewide
👉 Apply today and put your passion into action: https://www.kcsl.org/careers/

03/17/2026

October 10, 2024. Learn about Social Determinants of Mental Health and how meeting basic needs can make a difference in behavioral health outcomes for studen...