Behavioral Health
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HOURS : Mon/Weds/Fri 7 AM - 4 PM | Tues/Thurs 9 AM - 6 PM
SCHEDULING / QUESTIONS : (913) 549-9970 | Marathon Health Portal
LOCATION : Center for Academic Achievement, 8200 W 71st St, Shawnee Mission, KS 66204 (Located on the NW side of the building next to the Fitness Center, Door 13)
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One in five people suffer with mental health concerns that can take away from living a happy, productive life.
PriorityOne Health Center now offers Behavioral Health sessions with an onsite therapist.
At your appointment, you can talk about what’s bothering you and your therapist will help you cope. Whether you’re dealing with grief, stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, PTSD, eating disorders, substance abuse, or self-image – we’re here to listen.
Eligibility
Behavioral Health at PriorityOne Health Center is available to the following individuals enrolled in the Shawnee Mission School District health insurance plan:
Staff members,
Pre-Medicare retirees,
Spouses and dependents age 12 and older
Cost
Meet Jen Simon, LCSW, LSCSW
Therapist at PriorityOne Health Center
Jen Simon, LCSW, LSCSW is a licensed clinical social worker who has been practicing in Kansas and Missouri for over 12 years. Her previous roles included substance abuse counseling and working with youth experiencing mental health issues. She partners well with those struggling with anxiety and depression, helping individuals and family systems make changes so they can have the fulfilling lives they've been seeking.
Jen is a single mother of two amazing kids who inspire her to be her best self. The family enjoys adventures around town and traveling. She also volunteers with her daughter's Girl Scouts troop and provides education to community members on suicide prevention.
Meet Katherine Cation, LPC
Therapist at PriorityOne Health Center
Katherine Cation M.Ed., LPC is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the State of Kansas. She received her Master of Education in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Lamar University and a Master of Science in Education from Western Illinois University.
Katherine has practiced counseling for the last five years working with children, adolescents, and adults facing crisis, surviving and processing trauma and abuse, and seeking treatment for anxiety, depression, ADHD, PTSD, and other life challenges and transitions. Katherine looks forward to working with you. She is here to help you find your strength, regain your power, and make the life you choose.
Printable Resources:
SMSD POHC Behavioral Health.pdfSMSD_PriorityOne Health Center Behavioral Health.pdfAdditional Behavioral Health Resource:
Employee Assistance Program
Shawnee Mission School District is pleased to offer Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services to all SMSD staff and the members of their household through SupportLinc. This service is available to all employees of the school district and is separate from the District medical plan.
The EAP is available to help with problems that may affect you at home or at work such as:
Family concerns
Marital difficulties
Stress
Legal concerns
Financial difficulties
Parenting
Other concerns that may affect you
SupportLinc EAP offers you objective, professional assistance at no cost to you or your immediate family. This program is both voluntary and confidential – SupportLinc makes every effort to safeguard your privacy.
The call center is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days per year and you will always speak with a live person.
Click here to learn more about the SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program.
Note: SMSD allows for up to 6 sessions per issue with the EAP.
SupportLinc EAP is available:
By phone at 1 (888) 881-5462, or
Online at www.supportlinc.com
Use SMSD as the group code to get started using the wide array of resources