JOHNSON COUNTY RESOURCES
Rev. 08-30-05
CHILD CARE
Cuidado de nios
CHILD CARE SOURCE 573-CARE or 573-2273
DAY CARE CONNECTION - Referral Service 913-529-1200
8855 Long, Lenexa, KS 66215 FAX: 913-529-1212
HEADSTART - Federally funded Pre-School Olathe = 780-7410
Infants and toddlers age 0 to 3 Shawnee Mission School District = 649-9714
JOHNSON COUNTY PARKS & RECREATION (Scholarships may be available) 831-3355
JOHNSON COUNTY YMCA (Scholarships may be available) 642-6800
JOHNSON COUNTY YWCA (Scholarships may be available) 649-3434
KDHE (Ks Dept of Health & Environment) to check out a day care provider. Ask for an open
records request. They will read from the file. Up to 3 can be checked. (785) 296-1270
THE MIDWEST WHOLECHILD DEVELOPMENT GROUP (Formerly Child Care Assoc. of Johnson Co.) 8001 Conser, Ste 280, OP - Referral Service 341-6200
OVERLAND PARK SOCIAL & REHAB SERVICES (SRS) - Child care programs for low
income families FAX: 826-7541...... 826-7316
CLOTHING
Ropa
CATHOLIC CHARITIES THRIFT STORE “TurnStyles”(furniture, clothes, appliances, bicycles,
toys, household items, more), 9836 W. 87th St., Overland Park 913-648-6795
CENTER OF GRACE - 520 S. Harrison, Olathe, Mon 9-11, Tue 5:30-8, Sat 9-12 859-0111
DeSOTO MULTI-SERVICE CENTER - Mon-Fri, 8-12am, 1-5pm 583-1152
EDGERTON UNITED METHODIST CHURCH “My Neighbor’s Closet” (Thur 6-9pm) 882-6735
FAITH VILLAGE - 520 County Line Rd, K.C., Ks 262-9447
GOOD WILL THRIFT STORE - 6220 Nieman, Shawnee Mission, 9am-9pm, M-F 631-3955
SALVATION ARMY THRIFT STORE - 901 S. Parker, Olathe 764-2107
SHAWNEE COMMUNITY SERVICES 268-7746
EDUCATION
Educación
GED - Project Finish - $25 materials fee, (GED test is $68), sites throughout Johnson County 829-8742
ESL - English for speakers of other languages, cost free, sites throughout Jo. Co. 469-3890
HEADSTART - Shawnee ...... 649-9714 OLATHE...... 780-7410
JOHNSON COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE 469-8500
Financial Aid 469-3840
JTPA (Employment & Training). . . Olathe, 768-0606 Overland Park, 385-0180
KANSAS CITY KANSAS AREA VOCATIONAL TECHNICAL SCHOOL 913-627-4100
MOTHER TO MOTHER PROGRAM - 12322 Pawnee, Shawnee Mission 967-7164
SRS VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION - Rehabilitation services for disabled 826-7300
STEP UP Diploma Completion Program - Center of Grace, Olathe 913-254-0482
QUEST Community Learning Centers - Diploma Completion Program 913-288-3664
EMPLOYMENT
Empleo
JOB SERVICE CENTER - 8417 Santa Fe Dr. Suite 100, Overland Park (offers Job
Workshops, Career Goals, Job Search, Resume, Application & Interview Skills) 642-8484
How to apply for Unemployment Ins. 596-3500 (local) or 1-800-292-6333
JOHNSON COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE CAREER COUNSELING CENTER -
Free services for career research, a listing of job openings in the area. “Choices”
Workshop to help make decisions which support career goals. 469-3870
KANSAS JOB LINK 1-866-444-LINK
Kansas City Equal Employment Opportunity Commission 913-551-5655
(call to report discrimination) TTY 913-551-5657
FOOD
Alimento
FOOD CLOSETS
BLUE VALLEY (STANLEY) MULTI-SERVICE CENTER...... 897-3991
CATHOLIC COMMUNITY SERVICES - 5830 Woodson . . . . 384-6608
CATHOLIC COMMUNITY SERVICES - OLATHE/RURAL ...... 782-4077
DESOTO MULTI-SERVICE CENTER ...... 583-1152
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH-OLATHE. . (AM ONLY) . . . . . 782-0140
GARDNER MULTI-SERVICE CENTER...... 913-856-7405
HARVEST AMERICA (FOOD, MEDICINE, CLOTHING)...... 281-2781
LOAVES AND FISHES-Southwoods Christian Church, 161st and Metcalf - 10 am to noon on
Saturdays or by appointment 913-681-5100
SALVATION ARMY...... (MWF10-11:30 am,1-3 pm) ...... 782-3640
SHAWNEE COMMUNITY SERVICES...... 268-7746
SPRINGHILL MULTI-SERVICE CENTER ...... 8-913-592-2304
VILLAGE PRESBYTERIAN - 99th & Mission Rd, Prairie Village (referral needed) 671-2315
GROCERY SHOPPING FOR HOMEBOUND ELDERLY
SHEPHERD’S CENTER of Shawnee Mission (volunteers) call Tue-Fri, 9-4 648-7122
HEARTLAND SHARE ($16 in cash or food stamps, + 2 hours of volunteer community
service = 1 "share" or $26 worth of food) 1 "share" pkg includes 4 to 5 meat
selections, a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables, pastas and other staples.
No income eligibility requirements. Call for local host sites: 1-800-SHARE-07
HOME DELIVERED MEALS
JOHNSON COUNTY NUTRITION PROGRAM 894-8811
SCHOOL LUNCH PROGRAM (Free or reduced cost to those who qualify) contact your school
Quick Guide for local food pantries:FOOD PANTRIES
NAME / ADDRESS / PHONE # / HOURS
Village Presbyterian / 6641 Mission Rd
Prairie Village 66208 / 913-671-2315 / M-F 9 – 2:30 PM
U 6:30 – 8:30 PM
S 9:30 – 11:30 AM
Vineyard Christian Fellowship / 9777 Antioch Rd
Overland Park 66212 / 913-381-5577 / M-F 9 – 5 PM
Indian Creek Comm Church / 12480 S Black Bob Rd
Olathe, KS 66062 / 913-829-0712 / M-F 8 – 4:30 PM
Shawnee Church of Nazarene / 5539 Quivira Rd
Shawnee Mission 66216 / 913-631-5555 / T 6-8 PM
1st/3rd Sat 9-12 PM
OP AOG / 7700 W 75th St
Shawnee Mission 66204 / 913-432-3281 / Tuesdays or by Appt
Valley View United Methodist Church / 8412 W 95th St / 913-642-4400 / M 9-12 PM
W 6-8 PM
Catholic Charities / 333 W Poplar St
Olathe, KS 66061 / 913-782-4077 / M-U 8:30 – 5 PM
F 8:30 – 4:30 PM
1st Presbyterian Church of Olathe / 621 S Lee
Olathe, KS 66061 / 913-268-7746 / M-F 9 -12 PM
JoCo Community Food Pantry / 12425 W 87th Parkway
Lenexa, KS / 913-715-6650 / M 10-12 1-3 PM
W 10-11 3-5 PM
F 9-10 3-5 PM
Salvation Army / 420 E Santa Fe Dr
Olathe, KS 66061 / 913-782-3640 / F 9 - 11 AM
Southwoods Christian Church / 16110 Metcalf Ave
Stillwell, KS 66085 / 913-681-5105 / Saturday mornings, make appts
Shawnee Community Services / 1110 W 67th St
Shawnee, KS 66203 / 913-268-7746 / Monday mornings
Front aisle M-F 8 - 5
Please call pantry before visiting, as some pantries require that you bring proof of residence, photo id, etc.
HEALTH
Salud
HEALTH CLINIC, LOW COST
JOHNSON CO. HEALTH PARTNERSHIP (serving those with no ins. or Medicaid) 648-2266
(N.E. corner of 95TH and Antioch and 807 S. Clairborne in Olathe).
DOUGLAS COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER, 1029 N. 32nd St, KC, KS 816-922-7600
DUCHESNE CLINIC, 636 Tauromee, KC, KS 913-321-2626
KANSAS CITY FREE HEALTH CLINIC, 2 East 39th St, KC, MO 816-753-5144
SAM RODGERS HEALTH CENTER, 825 Euclid, KC, MO 816-474-4920
SWOPE PARKWAY HEALTH CENTER, 3801 Blue Parkway, KC, MO 816-923-5800
TURNER HOUSE CLINIC, (children only to age 21) 2052 N. 3rd, K.C., KS 913-342-2552
HEALTH PROGRAMS - SRS (paper card issued monthly)
CONSUMER ASSISTANCE UNIT - EDS (Medicaid Fiscal Agent) 1-800-766-9012
HEALTHWAVE - Information and Enrollment: 1-800-792-4884
FIRST GUARD Health Insurance Program (plastic card)
(Title 21 and 19) for Kansas families with children. 1-800-250-4413
DORAL DENTAL 1-800-4365286
HEALTH SERVICES FOR CHILDREN
KU CHILDREN’S CENTER, 7301 Mission Rd., Appt only. Accepts Medicaid. 913-588-5550
CHILDREN’S MERCY SOUTH, 5808 West 110th St. Appt only. Walk-in evening clinics
Mon-Fri 6-11pm, Sat & Sun 3-11 pm. Fee for services. Accepts Medicaid. 913-696-8000
CHILDREN’S MERCY HOSPITAL, 2401 Gillham Road. 816-234-3000
PUBLIC HEALTH - WIC, IMMUNIZATIONS, PRENATAL, ETC.
JOHNSON CO. HEALTH DEPT. - OLATHE/RURAL 894-2525
JOHNSON CO. HEALTH DEPT. - 6000 Lamar, Mission 826-1200
For WIC, ask for WIC Program Clerk
MEDICAID PROVIDERS
For a list of doctors, specialists, dentists, etc that accept Medicaid, consumers may call:
Consumer Assistance 1-800-766-9012
For those with internet access, go to:
https://www.kmap-state-ks.us/ and click on Provider Directory
MEDICINE
CATHOLIC COMMUNITY SERVICES - OLATHE/RURAL 782-4077
CATHOLIC COMMUNITY SERVICES - SHAWNEE MISSION
Ask for Pat, 8:00 a.m. - noon on Fridays 384-6608
EVERY LITTLE BIT helps people apply for drug assistance programs 913-649-2236
or 913-558-9285 or online at everylittlebit.org
NEEDY MEDS www.needymeds.com
Click on DRUG LIST. Click on drug by name. Receive info on indigent patient programs of
various drug manufacturers. Includes income limits, phone numbers, how to apply, etc.
VA Prescription Drug Program for Veterans: 816-922-2456
Partnership for Prescription Assistance Kansas http://pparxks.org
OTHER CLINICS: Require payment at time of service.
SHAWNEE MISSION URGENT CARE, 95th and Quivira (in Oak Park Mall) 913-888-1151
WALK-IN HEALTH CARE OF OLATHE, 801 N. Mur-Len 913-780-0030
KU MEDICAL CENTER, 39th & Rainbow, Family Practice Clinic. Appt only. 913-588-5000
VISION
ALPHAPOINTE (formerly Kansas Association for the Blind) a free service for 421-5848
seniors who have recently lost their sight, volunteers will make home visits to teach new skills.
DENTAL
UMKC DENTAL SCHOOL, 650 E 25th, st. Call for appt. Reduced fees 816-235-2111
JOHNSON CO. COMMUNITY COLLEGE - Dental school does cleanings and
check-ups for a small fee. 469-3808
CHILDREN’S MERCY HOSPITAL-DENTAL CLINIC (Children 1-15. Fees based on income)
24th & Gillham, K.C., MO 816-234-3257
INDIAN SPRINGS DENTAL CLINIC - Indian Springs Market Place, I-635 and State Ave.
Dental care for children ages 0-20 with Medicaid or Healthwave 913-287-7977
Cuidado dental para nios de 0-20 aos de edad con Medicaid o HealthWave.
KANSAS UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER-PEDIATRIC DENTAL CLINIC (Ages 0-21 only)
3901 Rainbow 588-2000
KANSAS SENIOR CARE PROGRAM (Dental referrals) -has waiting list 888-870-2066
KC FREE HEALTH CLINIC, 39th & Main (donations requested) 816-753-5144
ROBERT SEAMAN JR, D.D.S. “Creating Healthy Young Smiles” program - serving children up thru age 14 who do not qualify for Medicaid or HealthWave and have no means to receive both preventive and restorative services 913-492-6318
SAMUEL ROGERS CLINIC, 825 EUCLID, M-F, 8:30-11:00 816-474-4920
SWOPE PARKWAY HEALTH CLINIC, 4800 Swope Parkway 816-923-5800
5th DISTRICT DENTAL SOCIETY - Richard L. Danforth Dental Care Program
To help meet the acute and comprehensive dental needs of the low income residents of
Johnson County Kansas. Volunteer dentists provide care after clients requesting help are
screened by one of the following agencies:
1. Health Partnership Clinic, 8600 W. 95th, O.P, 648-2266
2. Human Services & Aging, 11875 S. Sunset, Ste. 300, Olathe, 894-8811
3. Johnson County Health Dept, 6000 Lamar, Rm 140, Mission, 764-8484
4. Catholic Community Services, Northeast office: 9307 W. 74th St, Merriam, 432-5158
Olathe office: 333 E. Poplar, Suite B, Olathe, 782-0983
VIRGINIA BROWN COMMUNITY ORTHODONTIC PROGRAM - income eligible program for ages 11-18 to receive orthodontic services. Income guidelines: 1-$10,000, 2-$20,000, 3-$30,000, 4-$40,000. The charge for the family if eligible is $200. Screening does not guarantee selection for service. Call for application form 1-888-900-3554
MENTAL HEALTH
JOHNSON COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH - OLATHE 782-2100
JOHNSON COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH - SHAWNEE 962-9955
JOHNSON COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH - MISSION ...... 831-2550
CEDAR HOUSE (Half-way House) 107 CEDAR, OLATHE 782-3662
OTHER SERVICES
The Greater KC chapter of the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America provides referrals
and resources for medical care regardless of insurance or ability to pay. (816) 779-0272
ASK-A-NURSE, Medical and referral information. 913-676-7777
BRAIN INJURY ASSOCIATION - Resources for persons with brain injuries. 816-842-8607
HEAR NOW - a private non-profit organization that provides hearing aids for adults and
children who have limited income. 1-800-648-4327
JOHNSON CO. DEVELOPMENTAL SUPPORTS - serving persons with mental retardation
and other developmental disabilities 913-492-6161
SENIOR HEALTH INSURANCE COUNSELING FOR KANSANS (SHICK) 913-477-8131
or 1-800-860-5260
SERVICES FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL HEALTH CARE NEEDS
Dept. Of Health & Environ.
Special Health Services (SHS) Field Office at KUMC (913) 588-6343
HOTLINES & INFO
Información - crisis
CANCER HOTLINE 816-932-8453
CHILD PROTECTION - Report suspected child abuse or neglect in Kansas 1-800-922-5330
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE - KC area hotline 816-HOTLINE
RAPE CRISIS LINE (MOCSA-Metropolitan organization to counter sexual assault) 816-531-0233
SAFE HOME (Battered persons hotline and shelter) 913-262-2868
LEGAL
LEGAL ASSISTANCE - CIVIL
KANSAS LEGAL SERVICES 913-621-0200
KANSAS LAWYER REFERRAL SERVICE 1-800-432-3593
KANSAS ELDER LAW HOTLINE (Attorneys will answer questions from 9a.m-4:30pm
weekdays) 1-888-353-5337
IMMIGRATION COUNSELING SERVICES - Jewish Vocational Service 816-471-2808
or JVS/Center of Grace on Tues & Wed only 913-780-5667
Assistance with immigration processing, counseling, translation and interpretation services,
multilingual staff, reasonable fees, INS and passport photos.
MULTI-SERVICES
Multi servicios
CATHOLIC COMMUNITY SERVICES - N.E. 913-384-6608
Olathe 913-782-4077
Free on-site child care is provided to participants of: Parenting Classes, Career Workshops, Career Counseling, Family Counseling, Mental Health/Substance Abuse Counseling, GED Training, Survival Skills for Women, Tutoring for Children, Healthy Living Workshops.
CENTER OF GRACE - 520 S. Harrison, Olathe 913-381-2861
Clothes Closet, Emergency Food Pantry, Adult Day Services, English Second Language Classes, Parenting Classes in Spanish, H.S. Diploma training, and more (Grace United Methodist Church)
DESOTO MULTI SERVICE CENTER 913-583-1152
EL CENTRO - 9525 Metcalf Ave (3rd floor of Metcalf South Mall) 913-381-2861
Assistance to Hispanics - crisis intervention, some case management, referrals, and limited translations (documents for legalization). Ayuda superior a los hispanos, intervención de la crisis, gerencia del caso, remisiones, traducción de los documentos para la legalización.
GARDNER MULTI SERVICE CENTER 913-856-7405
MULTI SERVICE CENTER - 12425 W. 87th Pkwy, Lenexa 913-715-6650
SPRINGHILL MULTI SERVICE CENTER 8-913-592-2304
SHELTER
Vivienda
HOMELESS SERVICES
CATHOLIC COMMUNITY SERVICES - OLATHE. . . 782-4077. . . North central. 384-6608
HOMELESS INFORMATION ASSISTANCE CENTER 816-842-1199
JOHNSON COUNTY INTERFAITH HOSPITALITY NETWORK (families) 913-345-2121
SHELTER HOT-LINE (ALL SHELTERS IN K.C., MO) 816-474-4599
SALVATION ARMY - OLATHE . . (9-4:00 PM closed during lunch) 829-0578
REBOUND - KCK (1016 WATERWAY) 342-1508
HOUSING RESOURCES
CITY OF OLATHE - FAIR HOUSING HOTLINE (Olathe residents can report unfair rental
situations, discrimination, rights violated, etc.) 254-3472
COMPREHENSIVE HOUSING COUNSELING 829-4584
JOHNSON COUNTY HOUSING AUTHORITY 715-6600
JOHNSON CO. HOUSING COALITION 913-390-0413
Liberty Christian Life Center, 472 E. Park, Olathe & in Bonner Springs. 764-4359
SHELTER FOR ABUSED/BATTERED
K.C. AREA HOT LINE 816-HOTLINE (816-468-5463)
RAPE COUNSELING OFFICE. . . 816-931-4527 ...... CRISIS. . . 816-531-0233
SAFE HOME ...... HOT LINE: 913-262-2868
SHELTER FOR BATTERED WOMEN 816-861-6100
UTILITY ASSISTANCE
BLUE VALLEY MULTI-SERVICE CENTER (STANLEY) 897-3991
CATHOLIC COMMUNITY SERVICES - OLATHE: 782-4077. . . . . North central. 384-6608
DESOTO MULTI-SERVICE CENTER - DESOTO 583-1152
GARDNER MULTI-SERVICE CENTER - GARDNER 913-856-7405
GIFT OF WARMTH - help with winter heating bills, regardless of type of fuel. Available October 25, 2004
through May 31, 2005. Go to nearest Salvation Army office or call 1-877-566-2769, Ext. 402 (toll free)