PEER SUPPORT

The whole range of making adjustments to a disability, experiencing changes in life, or learning to use services more effectively is and does take time. LINK staff can share their own experience and knowledge or can link you with someone who can relate to the changes and challenges that you might be facing. Creating a connection that will allow you to learn and share. To request this service or inquire about other services that LINK provides please call the Hays office at 785-625-6942 or 800-569-5926 and ask for our Information and Referral Specialist.

 CAPPCA (Community Action Public Policy Agents)

The Community Action Public Policy Change Agents are the consumers, family members, and the community members interested in issues that may affect them or their loved ones in the communities that they live in. The group meets once a month on the first Tuesday from 10-11:30am. Call the Hays LINK office at 785-625-2642 or 1-800-569-5926 and find out how to join by phone or come to the Hays office location. All individuals are welcome. Check event calendar on left for date and time of meetings. Click on the CAPPCA heading above for the minutes of the last meeting.

 FERN

The Friends Emergency Response Network was named after a previous Board member who made it a point to keep people informed on bad weather and know what to do in that situation. This program was named in remembrance of her and the tremendous dedication she had for safety.

This program is designed to create a network to connect individuals in an emergency or natural disaster situation. This opportunity is available to all consumers in the 22 western Kansas areas as well as in southwest Kansas, where we have an office location. A test is run each month to make sure that all individuals in the program are prepared in a time when such an emergency or disaster occur. LINK has a dedicated staff member, Linda Brewer, that works on and sets up this program.

If you are interested in being a part of the FERN program, please call 785-625-6942 or 1-800-569-5926 to be a part of this program. This is your chance to make a difference in the lives of others and your own in an emergency situation.