Claire’s Community to host Give Back Bash!

This Saturday, August 22nd, Claire’s Community welcomes you to Give Back Bash - a fun and exciting evening designed to bring the community together! Claire’s Community works to create a culture where respect, empathy, and connection are the norm - and every person feels valued, supported, and safe. Guests can expect a red-carpet arrival, dinner, interactive entertainment, movie trivia, costume contests and much more!

A community gathering for fathers.

Developing Dads Is a place to connect with other dads, remember we were never meant to do this on our own, and keep growing Into the fathers our children need most - and the fathers we hope to be!

Join Dads of Douglas County on the second Sunday of each month from 2PM - 4PM In Conference Room A at Lawrence Memorial Hospital for this special event designed for dads.

September 13 - 2PM - 4PM
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
Conference Room 1

Call for nominations!

Center for Supportive Communities is ready to recognize community champions here in Douglas County! Do you know someone who goes above and beyond to make a positive impact in our community? Nominate them as a Community Champion! Share their story and help us celebrate those who are building a better future for all.

Recognize National Suicide Prevention Day at Breakfast of Hope!

HeadQuarters Kansas is pleased to invite you to its annual Breakfast of Hope – a morning of connection, reflection, and community care.We’re excited to gather with friends, partners, and supporters on National Suicide Prevention Day to share how HeadQuarters Kansas has navigated the past year, and how together, we continue to help those in crisis across Kansas. Join us as we highlight the impact of HQ’s work and the support of the community that makes it all possible.

Whether you’re a new HeadQuarters supporter or have connected with us for years, we hope you’ll start your day with us in hope and community.

September 10th - 8:00-9:30AM
HeadQuarters Kansas
2110 Delaware Street, Lawrence, KS 66044

A special online webinar from Reno County.

Join presenter Thomas Simmons, Health Educator from the Reno County Health Department, for a Community of Practice webinar on the Overdose Fatality Review (OFR) process. Learn how OFRs identify system gaps to help prevent future substance use-related deaths, spot common patterns and contributing factors in an individual's timeline, and turn findings into community-specific action strategies that strengthen collaboration among partners.

August 27 - 1:00-2:00PM
Online

Two PAX Tools trainings are still available!

PAX Tools training equips adults with evidence-based, trauma-informed behavioral strategies designed to help children develop self-regulation, reduce conflict, and build positive relationships.

These trainings are free to take and provided virtually so it’s more convenient and easier to participate. Register for an upcoming training today!

PAX Tools for Youth Development - August 20th
PAX Tools for Caregivers - August 27

It takes all of us to prevent suicide.

QPR is a one-hour gatekeeper training that covers how to get help for someone experiencing a mental health crisis. These trainings come at no cost to attendees and are highly valuable for everyone in the community! Register for one of the upcoming trainings today.

August 19: 12:00 - 1:00 PM
September 3: 9:00-10:00AM
September 16: 12:00-1:00PM