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Women’s History Month Spotlight: County Employees Shaping a Sustainable Future

This Women’s History Month, Johnson County is celebrating women who are strengthening the systems that help...

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Johnson County celebrates Black History Month this February

Johnson County joins the nation in celebrating Black History Month – also known as African American History...

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Johnson County Mental Health Center will continue Co-Responder Program in Lenexa to help de-escalate behavioral health crises during law enforcement calls

The Johnson County Board of County Commissioners updated its agreement with the City of Lenexa to continue ...

Mental Health
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Johnson County Mental Health Center earns continued accreditation from international health and human services accreditor

Johnson County Mental Health Center earned an additional three-year accreditation from CARF International, ...

Mental Health
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Johnson County Youth and Family Services Center to serve as warming center on Thanksgiving Day

Johnson County’s Youth and Family Services Center in Olathe will be open as a safe, warm daytime space this...

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Johnson County celebrates first Behavioral Health Court graduate

Johnson County celebrated the first graduate of its Behavioral Health Court at a ceremony on Thursday, Aug....

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Johnson County celebrates Health Services Building groundbreaking

Johnson County Government officials held a ceremonial groundbreaking on Aug. 22 to celebrate work beginning...

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Johnson County Mental Health Center offers free back-to-school resources for parents and caregivers

Johnson County Mental Health Center has several classes and support groups to give parents and caregivers p...

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Johnson County voters to consider Public Safety sales tax renewal on November 2025 ballot

 The Johnson County Board of County Commissioners voted today to add a question to the November 2025 ballot...

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Johnson County Board of County Commissioners approves new positions to expand crisis services for adults and 988 support

The Johnson County Board of County Commissioners voted Thursday to add 21 positions at Johnson County Menta...

Mental Health
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New Health Services Building will include enhanced energy efficient and cost-conscious sustainability features

The Johnson County Board of County Commissioners voted to include enhanced energy efficient and cost-consci...

Aging and Human Services
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Johnson County Mental Health Center awarded Kansas Fights Addiction grant to support families and prevent substance use

Johnson County Mental Health Center has been awarded a $200,000 Kansas Fights Addiction grant to support pa...

Mental Health
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Johnson County maintains highest credit ratings possible on bond sale for new Health Services Building

Today, the Johnson County Board of County Commissioners took the first financial step to fund construction ...

Board of County Commissioners
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Johnson County Government wins seven achievement awards from National Association of Counties

The National Association of Counties recently recognized Johnson County Government’s dedication to serving ...

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Johnson County Prevention and Recovery Coalition launches You Never Know campaign to fight rising harm from fentanyl among young people in Johnson County

On Wednesday, the Johnson County Prevention and Recovery Coalition launched You Never Know, a new digital m...

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Johnson County accepts $2.1 million in state grants to expand behavioral health services for youth in crisis, homeless individuals

Working to close gaps in the county’s crisis continuum of care, the Johnson County Board of County Commissi...

Board of County Commissioners
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Johnson County Mental Health Center announces full certification as a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic

Johnson County Mental Health Center (JCMHC) announced this week it has received full certification as a Cer...

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Johnson County Board of County Commissioners approves one-time allocation of $650,000+ in opioid settlement funds

The Johnson County Board of County Commissioners approved a one-time spending allocation of nearly $658,000...

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Johnson County Mental Health Center team’s move to the County Communications Center is a first step toward connection with 911 dispatchers

On Tuesday, Johnson County officials cut the ribbon on a new space at the County Communications Center in O...

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New treatment courts launch, veterans treatment court honors new graduates

With the addition of two new treatment courts, Johnson County now serves justice-involved individuals throu...

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