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Wednesday, August 22, 1990 / University Daily Kansan
A friend in time of need
Headquarters offers counseling or just someone to listen
By Brenda Krebs Special to the Kansan
For a bargain price, a local organization offers two commodities high in demand and in limited supply.
Headquarters, a Lawrence counseling center, offers a listening ear and a helping hand free of charge, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Situated in a three-story, blue and pink house at 1419 Massachusetts St. Headquarters provides confidential support housing to the Lawrences community.
Four employees and more than 70 volunteers work at Headquarters.
Headquarters' door is open and its phones manned at all hours, every day of the year.
Larry Carter, assistant director, said staff and volunteers take a non-directive, non-judgmental, listening-oriented approach to counseling.
Carter said Headquarters made about 16,000 personal contacts last year. Walk-in帐户 account for about $5 million in fees. The rest make contact by telephone.
In December, Headquarters celebrated its 20th anniversary. Carter aid the organization was founded in
Intensive training sessions for volunteers start before each of KU's semesters. The sessions last for one and one-half months and total 90 hours. After training, volunteers are asked to work at least six months and maintain a regular weekly all counselors sign a strict confidentiality.
"We offer one of the most extensive volunteer training programs in the country." Carter said.
1969 by a group of KU students interested in high school drug counseling. The students used the phone to house to take calls around the clock.
The First United Methodist Church, 946 Vermont St., provided support through an $800 donation.
"The first five years were rough," Carter said. "Headquarters is a shoe-storage organization."
Headquarters survives through donations from the United Way of Douglas County, the KU Student Activity Fee and private sponsors. Headquarters also receives support from the city and county.
Carter said most volunteers were KU students. Many students continue volunteering after graduation. Other
volunteers come from Lawrence and outlying areas.
"Some volunteers drive from as far away as Topeka, Baldwin and Kansas City," Carter said.
- Emergency housing for transient individuals or families that are new to town or facing a crisis.
Phone-a-friend for children who are alone at home or need to talk to someone.
Referral information on other counseling and support services available in the Lawrence area.
include:
- Crisis and suicide intervention
bathtimes operated 24 hours a day.
- Alcohol and drug rehabilitation information.
- Community information for help with employment, housing, food, legal and medical problems.
Services that Headquarters offers include:
Health and sexuality counseling — including rape victim support, gay and lesbian peer counseling and AIDS information.
A speakers' bureau that gives presentations to community groups. An annual suicide prevention program with grade-health classes n Lawrence.
Variety of fitness options are ready for students to use during stay at KU
By Melody Pence
Special to the Kansan
A not-so-new concept in stress relief is on the market, but it is not sold over the counter.
Jan Bryan, assistant manager and instructor at Body Shapes Fitness Club of Lawrence, said some people attended health clubs to relieve stress from their jobs and daily life.
"I think that a key word in society today is stress," Bryan said. "It seems that everyone has to relieve it, but you relieve it by thanking it off."
Besides relieving stress, she said, the benefits of an exercise program include improving the ability to improve self-image and burning fat.
At one time it was reported that only three exercise sessions a week were needed to lose weight, she said. But new studies show such a program barely constitutes maintenance.
To reduce body fat, a person must work out four to six times a week for 30 minutes, excluding warm-up and cool down time. Longer, moderate workouts burn even more fat. Brvan said.
And if a person is going to exercise regularly to lose weight, a proper diet must be part of the program, Bryan said.
"If I've been doing it for 15 years and it's still around, it is not a fault." Bryan said. "I seen it dawned on me. My exercise has become a way of life."
Throughout her years as an aerobics instructor, Bryan has seen interest in fitness rise and she thinks it is here to stay, she said.
A majority of the members at Body Shapes attend classes in order to look better, Bryan said.
Today's society believes thinner and healthier is better.
But if the exact program is maintained week after week, the body may become immune to it, she said.
Bryan said cross-training was the best regimen to follow. A person who does both aerobic and
'I think that a key word in society today is stress. It seems that everyone has stress, and what better way to relieve it than by sweating it off?'
Jan Bryan
Jan Bryan assistant manager Body Shapes
Fitness Club
anaerobic forms of exercise on a regular basis is cross-training, she said.
If a person is working out every day, switching activities challenges the cardiovascular system and keeps boredom away. Bryan and
Because of a knee injury in high school softball, Hughes was forced to find an alternative exercise. Her solution was a combination of low-impact aerobics and a machine called the Stair Master.
Melissa Hughes, Tulsa, Okla,
senior, she said she attended Body
Shapes seven days a week because
made her feel good about herself.
"After working all day long as a waitress. I need to be re-energized," Hughes said. "Exercise
The Stair Master simulates running up and down stairs, but it is not as tough on the knees.
makes the rest of my day go much better."
Jayme Klein, Overland Park junior and an instructor at Body by Schliebe, 23rd and Louisiana, said heope was important in today's society.
"Fitness use to be in, but now it has turned into a necessity," she said.
Schliebe is busiest the month before spring break, Klein said. The biggest comment heard at the event was from a friend who fitted into a swimsuit, she said.
"Losing weight is the key motivation factor in people exercising." Klein said. "They are out of shape and lose weight and to become ideal."
Klein's philosophy is that eating right and exercise go hand in hand. To perform better — eat right, and exercise better — they will perform better.
But despite the hype about aerobic clubs, some people prefer old-fashioned exercise.
Melissa Boisen, Lawrence graduate student, said, "I walk around my block for free. So why should I give money to go to some club?"
Boisen, who is a wife and mother, sees walking as a way to have time alone for 30 minutes each day.
Other benefits of walking are being able to choose her time to walk and the time saved because getting ready and getting there simply means stepping out the front door.
"It is my time to get away from people." Boissen said. "I work with people all day and my idea of a woman's life is that she works with 15 or 25 other women."
Social services
Emergency Services
Penn House- Primarily for low-income families, but needy students are eligible. Free services include clothing, emergency food, emergency medical items, bedding, household items paraprofessional counseling, utility bills, rent and furniture, 1035 Pennsylvania St. St.842-0440. 8a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays Douglas County Rape Victim Support Service- Daily 24-hour support for victims of sexual assault or abuse. 1419 Massachusetts St. Contact by calling KU Information Center 864-3506, or Headquarters, 841-2345. No charge.
Alcohol and drug abuse
Alcoholics Anonymous- Assistance for persons who desire to stop drinking.
24-hour answering service, 842-0110 or club office, 841-1992. No charge.
Douglas County Citizens Committee on Alcoholism.
Counseling, evaluations and treatment for alcohol and drug abusers. 2200 W. 25th St. 841-4138. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays. Treatment fees based on a sliding scale.
Adult Children of Alcoholics- Support group for persons from dysfunctional families or families with histories of alcohol or drug abuse. Meetings are 8 p.m.
Mondays at the First Christian Church, 1000 Kentucky St. and 6:30 p.m.
Wednesdays at 2200 W. 25th St. No charge. Contact DCCCA, 841-4138 for information and contact person
Alanon Family Groups- Fellowship group to help families and friends of drug and alcohol abusers. Meetings are 7 and 8 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays at Plymouth Congregational Church, Ninth and Vermont streets, 7 p.m. Tuesdays at Mustard Seed Fellowship, 256 N. Michigan St. and 7 p.m. Tuesdays at Haskell Lighthouse, 137 Pawnee Ave. No charge. Contact DCCCA, 841-4138 for contact person.
Lifeline- 24-hour service for persons who desire to stop using drugs. Call 1- 800-284-7575.
Personal counseling
Bert Nash Community Health Center - Crisis counseling for individuals, couples or families. 336 Missouri St., Suite 202. 24-hour crisis line 843-9192. Center open 8:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday 9a.m. to 1 p.m. One free visit then fees are based on a sliding scale from $8 to $70 per hour.
Christian Counseling Center - Short and long-term therapy for individuals, couples and families. 944 Kentucky St. 24-hour answering service 843-2429 Daytime and evening appointments available. Fees based on sliding scale. Headquarters, Inc. Information and referral for legal, medical, clothing, employment, housing and safety needs. Also short-term counseling for depression, suicidal feeling, AIDS and personal crises. 1419 Massachusetts St. 841-2345 24-hour service. No charge.
Canterbury House- Religious and crisis counseling. 1116 Louisiana St. 843- 8202. 9 a.m. to noon, Monday through Friday during the academic year. No charge.
Breakthrough- Support group for persons with emotional problems. Contact Dale Beaulieu, 108 Pine Cone Dr. 841-0515. Monthly meeting at different times and locations. No charge.
Job Placement
Lawrence Job Service Center- Employment counseling and assistance in securing a permanent and temporary jobs. 833 Ohio St. 843-0531 8a.m. to noon, 1 to 5 p.m. weekdays. No charge.
Pregnancy/Childbirth/Parenting
SEE THE CLASSIFIEDS
Prepared Childbirth - Infant care and Lamaze classes for couples and single women. Registering by contacting Donna Reynolds, 1400 Lawrence Ave., 749-4376. $20 for refresher courses and for classes for single,
unaccompanied women. $40 for the full series for couples or accompanied women.
The Human Sexuality Network- Telephone network that provides information and consulting on birth control, sexually transmitted diseases and pregnancy alternatives. Contact the network by calling 24-hour answering service at Headquarters 841-2345, or KU Information Center 864-3506. No charge. Birthright of Lawrence- Pregnancy counseling, maternity support, free pregnancy testing, abortion information and alternatives. 204 W. 13th, 843-4821. 1 to 3 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday. 6 to 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday. 10 a.m. to noon Saturday. No charge.
Catholic Social Services of Lawrence- Pregnancy, adoption, single-mother, couple and family counseling for all faiths. 320 Maine St. 841-0307. 9:00 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and evenings by appointment. Fees based on sliding scale. No charge for pregnancy counseling.
City of Lawrence-Douglas County Health Department. Services include
*Lawrence-Douglas County Health Department* - Services include testing for sexually transmitted diseases, anonymous AIDS tests, travel sheets and family planning services that include physical exams, birth control, pregnancy tests, education and counseling. 336 Missouri St. 843-0721. Walk-in clinic hours: 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. and 1 to 4:30 p.m. weekdays. Open until 8 p.m. Monday. Fees based on treatment. They encourage KU students to go to Watkins Memorial Health Center, but no one is turned away.
Parents Without Partners- Support group and activity planner for single parents and their children. P.O.Box 63.24-hour answering service 843-0004. Educational and social activities.
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