Favorite Publications and Links
Johnson County Human Services and Aging produces many useful publications
that are available in hard copy format and on-line. You may
contact our office to request any publications that we may have available.
If you can't find the information you need here, feel free to
call one of our information lines, or see Where to Find It
(An A-Z Index) on this website.
County, state, and federal links.
Accessibility Directory 2008-09 - The Accessibility Directory is a compact, comprehensive, one-stop
resource for services and information for individuals with a disability in
Johnson County.
Annual Report for 2008
- View summary information and statistics regarding services, funding revenues, and expenditures
for Johnson County Human Services and Aging.
(The) Best Times - is a monthly newspaper for Johnson County residents who are 60 or older.
Explore Your Options
A Kansas Guide to Information and In-Home Services
(2008-2009) is published annually by the Kansas Department on
Aging for all eleven Area Agencies on Aging in Kansas
It is an introduction to services which help Kansans remain in their
homes as they age, and contains a detailed directory of services available
in each AAA's service area (each AAA has its own edition).
(The) Roeland Park PREVIEW
- The Preview newsletter provides information regarding programs and services available at the Roeland Park Community Center, Johnson County Park and Recreation District programs held at the Community Center, Aquatic Center, and Sports Dome.
Senior Directory - The Senior Directory is a compact, comprehensive, one-stop resource for aging services in Johnson County.
Top Topics & Aging Articles
- Articles on aging and a variety of human service topics.
The Volunteer
Times - Read about the latest happenings in Johnson County Human Services
Volunteer Program. This newsletter will keep volunteers (both current and
prospective) informed about news, specific needs for volunteering, volunteer
orientation dates, contact information, and more. The current edition is
available, as are archived editions. Enjoy!
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County, State, and Federal Links
County
Developmental Supports
For individuals with developmental disabilities
District
Attorney Consumer Protection from Fraud
Election Office
Register to vote. Find out about elections or where you vote.
Volunteer.
Extension
Family, Food, Finance, Garden, Horticulture info
Library Research anything.
Sign up for homebound books. Use assistive technology equipment.
Med-Act Order File of Life
info.
Mental Health
Counseling. Support. Crisis intervention. Alcohol and drug programs.
Motor Vehicles
Licensing info. Handicapped tags and placards.
Park & Recreation
District 50+
Program, Travel, Activities for all Ages
Public
Health Nurse visits. Wellness education.
Clinics.
Transportation (The Jo and Special Edition) Commuter transit.
Fixed bus routes. Curb-to-curb paratransit services.
State
Aging On-line lists of Home Health, Assisted Living, Nursing
Facilities - Publications - Aging Offices
Attorney General Kansas
Do-Not-Call Registry
Health and Environment
Health Care Credentialing
Insurance Department Auto -
Car - Home - Medical, Insurance Information
Kansas Housing Search
A free place to find and list rental housing in Kansas.
Kansas
Long-Term Care Ombudsman Advocates for the well-being,
safety, and rights of residents of Kansas long-term care facilities.
Social and Rehabilitation Services (SRS) Food stamps, Medicaid,
Vocational Rehabilitation, Health Services and support for low-income
families and individuals
Federal
Medicare
Medicare and You 2009, Compare nursing homes, hospitals, home health,
and prescription drug plans.
Social Security Apply for
retirement benefits, disability, and supplemental security income (SSI)