Parents Forever & Higher Ground
Johnson County Mental Health Center offers family education programs with strategies to help co-parents navigate court processes and create a positive environment for their children throughout the process of separation and divorce.
These programs provide education about the experience of children going through a separation/divorce, conflict resolution, co-parenting tips, family court processes, and resources. These education programs may be court-mandated, but are also open to the community.
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Parents Forever: Level 3 - In Person
Parents Forever: Level 3 - In Person
Parents Forever: Level 2 - Zoom
Parents Forever: Level 1 - Zoom
Parents Forever: Level 2 - In Person
Parents Forever: Level 1 - In Person
Parents Forever: Level 3 - In Person
Parents Forever: Level 2 - In Person
Parents Forever: Level 1 - Zoom
Parents Forever: Level 3 - In Person
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Please Note
Parents Forever is offered in three levels. You must enroll in the level specified on your court order.
If no level is specified, you should enroll in Level 2. If you have checked your order and still have questions regarding which level to enroll in, call 913-715-7880 for assistance.
Family Education
Johnson County Mental Health Center offers family education programs with strategies to help caregivers create a positive environment for their children and information about community services/supports available.
These programs provide education on parenting and family skills, children's life skills, conflict resolution, and co-parenting tips. These education programs are open to caregivers or may be court-mandated.
Virtual training events require your attendance, full attention, and participation. Children should not be with your during your class. You must be on camera during your class. You should not participate in activities that would not be permitted during an in-person class (i.e. driving, sleeping, salon visits, etc.). If the virtual class expectations are not met, you will not receive credit for attending class.
We utilize multiple locations in Olathe, KS for our in-person classes. The specific location is provided to registered participants via email a few days prior to class. Please do NOT assume your class is being held at one of our JCMHC locations. Zoom links are also provided via email a few days prior to class. If you have not received the location/Zoom information within 48 hours of your class, check your spam/junk folder and/or phone 913-715-7880.
Reach out to Prevention and Community Relations at 913-715-7880 or MNH-Familyed@jocogov.org.
Johnson County Mental Health Center Services
Parent Connect - A monthly series for caregivers to connect with other caregivers, learn effective strategies for managing symptoms and behaviors, and build their knowledge of available resources in the community.
Self-Help Center - Johnson County District Court
Kansas Legal Services - Kansas Divorce
Kansas Judicial Branch - KS Courts
Up to Parents - Free online co-parenting class with certificate
Mental Health Moment - Weekly email newsletter that shares inspiration, information, and coping strategies for the world we live in.
Individuals experiencing a mental health crisis or those supporting someone in crisis are encouraged to call our 24-hour crisis line at 913-268-0156.