Social Worker Resources

A listing of links from our school social worker for resources ranging from food assistance to mental health assistance.

Sue Ellen Jayne

Email me at:  SEJayneColbert@bluevalleyk12.org

OMS Social Worker Role at School

OMS Family Resources

Community Resources

Social Worker Resource:  Parent Connect Series - Autism 101

On April 25 Johnson County Mental Health is providing a virtual parent webinar on the basics of autism:  criteria for a diagnosis, evidence based therapy, and next steps after a diagnosis.  Session is free but registration is required by

Click HERE for the Parent Connect Autism Series Flier

Family Support Group - Virtual

This virtual support group is for those who are supporting someone with a mental illness. Friends, loved ones and family are invited. Click title for link.

Family-to-Family - NAMI of Johnson County

NAMI Family-to-Family is a free, 8-session educational program for family, significant others and friends of people with mental health conditions.  In person 8-session program that meets in February.  Click title for information and link.

Health Partnership Clinic

The Health Partnership Clinic is now accepting Appointments for Marketplace Enrollment during the open enrollment period of November 1 through January 15, 2024.  They offer free, in-person help with the health insurance application.  Appointments are required, call (913) 730-3653 to schedule.  A certified application counselor is available to help you in English or Spanish.

https://hpcks.org/health-partnership-clinic-now-accepting-appointments-for-marketplace-enrollment/

Kansas Gas Services - Share The Warmth is designed to help Kansas families needing assistance in paying their winter heating bills. You may utilize the website to download a copy of the application or for a paper copy of the application call 816-756-5392 Option 2.

          https://centralusa.salvationarmy.org/mokan/utility-assistance/

Families in Need - Johnson County Christmas Bureau

Families who live in Johnson county and register 150% below the poverty line are eligible to apply for a shopping appointment.  Click HERE for more information

IDD Resource Fair  - October 5. 2023

NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Johnson County, KS is an organization of families, friends and individuals whose lives have been affected by mental illness. Dedicated to improving the quality of life for people with mental illness and their families through support, education, and advocacy. 

For more information:  https://namijoco.org/