Johnson County Human Services provides essential human
services as a safety net, targeting older adults, people with a disability,
and low-income families, in order to support independence, dignity,
and self-sufficiency.
Local phone 913-715-8800
Toll-free phone 888-214-4404
TTY 913-894-8822
Web http://hsa.jocogov.org
Accessibility Program
Advocates for full access to all aspects of Johnson
County life
for people with a disability. Provides case management, in-home services,
disability awareness, support groups, deaf services, and a telecommunications
access demonstration site.
Area Agency on Aging Assists older adults in maintaining their
independence and dignity through services such as information and referral,
in-home services, meals-on-wheels, geriatric care management, neighborhood
senior centers,
legal assistance, Medicare insurance counseling, screenings prior to nursing
home placements,
and transportation.
Information Program Offers access
to a wide variety of human service information and programs through a County
Information line, Aging Information line, an annual Senior Quest Information Fair,
The Best Times newspaper, and multiple brochures, newsletters, and
directories, including the Accessibility Directory and the Senior Directory.
Housing Services
Assists low to moderate income families and individuals with access to
affordable housing, and offers home repair, weatherization, and rehabilitation
programs. The Housing Authority administers Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers for the cities of De Soto, Edgerton, Gardner, Lenexa, Merriam, Mission, Overland Park, Prairie Village, Roeland Park, Shawnee, Springhill and Westwood areas.
Outreach Centers
Provide a safety net of
social services for individuals and families in need. Each center assists
individuals and families experiencing difficulty meeting or addressing their
social and economic needs. Social service professionals at each site can
advise, assist, and connect people with resources. Basic services include food pantries, clothes closets, utility
assistance, community services management, and a variety of seasonal programs.