Health Guide

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Public health plays a vital role in the well-being of the Johnson County community. Welcome to the county's Health Guide, a resource to connect you with local health services and guidance.

The Johnson County Department of Health and Environment, Johnson County Mental Health Center, Johnson County K-State Research and Extension Office, and Johnson County Park and Recreation District provides a variety of services and programs throughout the county — from immunizations and disease testing to mental health support and wellness activities.

Below, explore the services the county provides, learn about the health clinics and facilities that provide these services, and find helpful reports, publications and news to stay up to date on health information.

Where to Start

Children & Family Health Programs

Child Care Licensing

The Child Care Licensing division works with all child care facilities in Johnson, Miami and Franklin counties in Kansas to complete all child care inspections, including initial, annual and complaint investigations.

Family Preparedness

It's important to plan and prepare your family for emergencies. These resources through the Public Health Emergency Preparedness Program can help you when emergencies arise.

Safe Kids Johnson County

Safe Kids Johnson County is comprised of agencies, organizations, and businesses within Johnson County who work to prevent serious injuries and death in children in several risk areas that can occur at home, on the road and at play.

Women, Infants and Children Program

The WIC program is a supplemental food and nutrition education program that serves financially eligible women, infants, and children under the age of five.

Chronic Disease Prevention and Management

Blood Pressure Clinics

Blood pressure clinics are provided by JCDHE's Registered Nurses at various locations throughout Johnson County.

Diabetes Prevention Program

This lifestyle-change program helps people with prediabetes make healthier choices to lower the risk of developing type 2 diabetes.

Dining with Diabetes

Johnson County K-State Research and Extension offers an in-person or virtual program designed for participants at risk for developing type 2 diabetes, diagnosed prediabetes or type 2 diabetes, or caretakers and support persons for individuals with type 2 diabetes, led by our Registered Dietician.

Healthy Heart Ambassador Program

This four-month program encourages self-monitoring and recording of blood pressure, and also promotes following a heart-healthy diet.

Tobacco Cessation Resources

It's never too late to quit smoking. Explore quitting resources like the KanQuit!, Kansas Tobacco Quitline and smoking cessation programs in the greater Kansas City area.

Community Health Worker Program

This free resource helps clients navigate health care coverage, find resources for food, rent and utility assistance, and provides health education..

Health Clinic Services

Immunizations

Immunizations for flu, COVID-19 and other illnesses are available at walk-in immunization clinics in Olathe and Mission.

STI Testing & Treatment

STI testing and treatment is done on a walk-in basis at the Olathe walk-in clinic. Screenings start at $50.

Tuberculosis Testing

Tuberculosis testing is done at the Olathe and Mission walk-in health clinics, including both skin and blood tests.

Pregnancy Services

Family Planning

This program assists individuals and couples with timing and spacing of pregnancies, providing counseling and contraceptive services and improving knowledge about reproduction and STI prevention.

Pregnancy Testing

Pregnancy testing is available at the Olathe walk-in clinic during walk-in clinic hours.

Prenatal Care

Advanced Practice Registered Nurses provide routine prenatal care in collaboration with University of Kansas OB/GYN physicians.

Postpartum Care

Registered nurses are available for in-home, office or community site visits with new mothers and infants who live in Johnson County.

Nurse-Family Partnership

Through this free nurse-led home visitation program, first-time mothers are paired with a nurse home visitor and meet regularly through her pregnancy, the birth of her newborn and until the child turns two.

Targeted Case Management

This program provides free case management for pregnant and parenting adolescents under the age of 21, partnering each mother with a case manager to help set goals.

Community Outreach Services

Outreach Nurse Services for Older Adults

Skilled Registered Nurses are available to visit with senior adults one-on-one in their home and provide physical and social assessments as well as education and counseling on senior needs.

Mental Health Services

988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline

Johnson County Mental Health Center has a dedicated 988 Crisis Team that answers local calls to the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. Calls to 988 are answered 24/7 by local mental health professionals who will listen, support, share resources and provide guidance.

Adult Mental Health Services

Johnson County Mental Health Center provides Adult Services, which may include counseling, peer support services, vocational services and supported education, forensic services, young adult/transition services, and more.

Children & Family Mental Health Services

Johnson County Mental Health Center offers pediatric services designed to serve youth ages 3-18  with severe emotional or behavioral issues and their families.

Substance Use Services

Johnson County Mental Health Center offers residential and outpatient substance use services for both adults and adolescents.

Wellness and Leisure

Fitness & Health

Yoga, tai chi, Zumba® and personal training are just a sampling of the classes Johnson County Park and Recreation District offers at locations throughout the county.

Nature & Outdoors

Johnson County Park and Recreation District's Nature and Outdoor programs at Ernie Miller Nature Center provide a wide variety of environmental and historical events. TimberRidge Adventure Center offers challenge course programs for groups by reservation and an annual open house in the spring.

50 Plus Program

Johnson County Park and Recreation District’s 50 Plus Program provides unique opportunities and lifelong memories to Johnson County residents ages 50 and older.

Walk Kansas

Walk Kansas is an eight-week walking program designed by K-State Research and Extension to help you live a healthy lifestyle by focusing on movement and having fun with your coworkers, friends, and family.

Silver Clovers

Silver Clovers is a special learning series for adults ages 50 and older. Our goal is to provide online, in-person, and on-demand educational and enrichment activities so that older adults can build skills, increase knowledge, practice healthy behaviors and connect with others.

Health and Nutrition

Food Safety

Johnson County K-State Research and Extension has numerous resources on food safety, including food handling and storage, food preparation, food waste, and more. Instructor and exam proctor available for the ServSafe Food Handler and Food Protection Manager courses.

Eating Healthy

Learn how to prepare a variety of foods and develop healthy, easy, and delicious meals with Johnson County K-State Research and Extension through hands-on classes and in-person or virtual cooking demonstrations.

Health Clinics

Walk-In Health Clinics

Exterior and parking lot of Health Services Building

Olathe Walk-In Health Clinic

Address: 11875 S. Sunset Drive Suite 300, Olathe, KS 66061
Phone Number: 913-826-1200
Fax: 913-826-1300
WIC Desk: 913-477-8330
Immunizations: 913-826-1261
Nurse Line/Results: 913-826-1281

Olathe Walk-In Health Clinic Hours

Mission Walk-In Health Clinic

Address: 6000 Lamar Ave. Mission, KS 66202
Phone: 913-826-1200
Fax: 913-826-1300
WIC Desk: 913-477-8330
Immunizations: 913-826-1261
Nurse Line/Results: 913-826-1281

Mission Walk-In Health Clinic Hours

Mental Health Offices

Main Phone Line: 913-826-4200
24/7 Crisis Line: 913-268-0156 or 988

Mission Mental Health Office

Address: 6000 Lamar Ave. Suite 130, Mission, KS 66202
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., except major holidays
Fax: 913-826-1608

Olathe Mental Health Office

Address: 1125 W. Spruce St., Olathe, KS 66061
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., except major holidays
Open Access (Same-Day, Walk-In Services): Monday-Friday, beginning at 9 a.m.
Fax: 913-782-1186

Shawnee Mental Health Office

Address: 6440 Nieman Road, Shawnee, KS 66203
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., except major holidays
Open Access (Same-Day, Walk-In Services): Monday-Friday, beginning at 9 a.m.
Fax: 913-962-7843