Turning Point: The Center for Hope and Healing

11/25/2025

11/21/2025

Joy of Holiday Music at Turning Point In-person or via Zoom.

Join us.

RSVP by scanning the QR code below.

Happy Holidays.

11/19/2025

Staff Spotlight: Lizzie Wright • Social Worker/Program Director

What is your background/training/education?
I have bachelor’s and master’s degrees in social work from The University of Kansas.

What did you do prior to working at Turning Point?
I began my career in child welfare, working with families to reduce the risk of foster
care placement. Later, I worked in private adoption as a birth parent social worker,
where I witnessed many powerful adoption stories – including being present for a
few births. In 2011, I became a social work case manager at The University of Kansas Health System Cancer Center. It was through that role that I first learned about Turning Point and frequently referred patients and families for additional support during their cancer treatment. In 2016, I had the opportunity to take a full-time position with Turning Point as the Program Director.

What are your responsibilities at Turning Point?
I coordinate all adult programs at Turning Point and work closely with a team of
inspiring and knowledgeable facilitators. I enjoy bringing innovative programs to participants and families to help support them. I meet with new participants and families to help connect them with programs and resources that best fit their needs. One of the most meaningful parts of my work is facilitating “The Last Chapter: Documenting Your Pre- and Post-Death Decisions,” a 4-week series where I’ve had the privilege of sharing deep, impactful conversations.

Fun facts about you:
I have been lucky enough to be married for 12 years to my best friend, Rusty. We have one son, Linden, one daughter, Willa, and one beloved dog, Huck. I enjoy traveling and spending time with friends and family, specifically my 2 nieces and 2 nephews. I am a lover of true crime, and I spend much of the year planning my Halloween costume.

11/10/2025

Caregiver Support Group tomorrow night Tuesday November 11th 6-8 pm at Turning Point 8900 State Line Road, Suite 240 Leawood, KS 66206. Led by Sandwiched KC.

10/29/2025

Cardiovascular Educational Support Group via Zoom
November 18th 6:30 pm

10/23/2025

Physical Therapy Considerations for the Pelvic Oncology Patient
Tuesday, Nov. 18 • 10-11 a.m. Virtual via Zoom
Julia Flores, Doctor of Physical Therapy

Join us for a program on cancer and how physical therapy can help manage symptoms and empower you to feel your best before, during and after treatments. We will review the importance of physical therapy especially following radiation and/or surgery, signs, and symptoms of lymphedema, how to treat, manage, or prevent swelling, and how cancer treatment affects your bladder, bowel, and pelvic health.

Whether you’ve had ovarian, prostate, cervical, bladder, endometrial or other cancers, this class is for you!

To register for Nov/Dec programs please use this link:
https://form.jotform.com/TurningPointKc/nov-dec-2025

10/14/2025

Caregiver Support Group tomorrow night Tuesday November 10th 6-8 pm at Turning Point 8900 State Line Road, Suite 240 Leawood, KS 66206. Led by Sandwiched KC.

10/10/2025

In-person Caregiver Support Group
Second and Fourth Tuesday's 6-8:00 pm at Turning Point
8900 State Line Road, Suite 250
Leawood, Kansas 66206

10/07/2025

Caregiver Conference-Free
Saturday November 1, 2025
St. Joseph Medical Center
Register Here
https://sandwichedkc.com/conference/2025-conference-registration/

10/01/2025

Staff Spotlight: Jennifer Wiesemann Administrative Assistant to Program Director

What is your background/training/education?
I earned an Associate of Arts degree from Metropolitan Community College – Kansas City and bring 19 years of experience working closely with people. I’m mental health first aid certified, which helps me support others through mental health challenges. I’m passionate about creating positive, caring environments and making a difference in people’s lives.

What did you do prior to working at Turning Point?
Before Turning Point, I spent 5 years as an executive assistant to the chief of police in Raytown, managing schedules, budgets, officer licensing and special projects.
Prior to that, I worked 7 years in the dental field in various administrative and
management positions.

What are your responsibilities at Turning Point?
As the administrative assistant to the program director at Turning Point, I build and manage the registration system, enroll and match participants with classes and coordinate Zoom logistics for virtual sessions. I provide one-on-one technical support to participants, handle office supplies, in-person class setup and respond to phone and email inquiries – connecting people to resources within Turning Point or externally when needed. I also apply mental health first aid as appropriate and assist the program director with special projects.

Fun facts about you:
I’m a homebody at heart but love traveling for concerts. I’ve seen one of my favorite bands more than 100 times! I enjoy traveling and spending quality time with both my dad and my fiancé and his family. I’m also a devoted Chiefs fan who also happens to love Taylor Swift. At home, I have a 14-year-old cat named Abbey, who is basically the feline version of me