Community Resources

COMMUNITY RESOURCE GUIDE

Gardner, Edgerton & Johnson County, Kansas

You are not alone. Help is available.

If you are having trouble finding food, paying bills, finding work, getting medical care, or getting back on your feet, these resources are a place to start. Call before visiting to confirm hours, eligibility, and available assistance.

START HERE — HELP FINDING HELP

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Emergency Assistance

  • Gardner Police Department provides emergency assistance to unhoused individuals primarily through a transient fund, which is financed by local churches to cover a one- to two-night hotel stay during critical situations. Contact them by calling the non-emergency dispatch line at (913) 856-7312 or by visiting the lobby of the Gardner Justice Center (16540 Moonlight Road). If it is a life-threatening emergency or dangerous weather crisis, dial 911.
  • For long-term placement and immediate assessment, individuals must undergo triage screening through Johnson County’s coordinated systems. Screening is available Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM via Catholic Charities (Olathe/Overland Park), the Salvation Army (Olathe), and Johnson County Mental Health (Shawnee).

Meals for Kids

 

Snap Food Assistance

 

United Way 211

 

Johnson County My Resource Connection

 

FOOD & GROCERIES

The Hope Market — Gardner

  • Phone: 913-586-6110
  • Address: 1200 Energy Center Drive, Gardner
  • Hours listed: Tuesday 5–7 p.m.; Thursday 8–11 a.m.; Saturday 9 a.m.–noon.
  • Website: The Hope Market – Food Pantry, Food Donation
  • Free grocery assistance. ID and proof of address required; appointments encouraged.

 

Johnson County Human Services Food Pantry

 

Spring Hill Food Pantry at Life Spring Church

  • Phone: 913-592-5433
  • Address: 210 N. Webster St., Spring Hill
  • Website: Life Spring Church | Food Pantry
  • Food assistance for eligible residents in its service area. Call to confirm hours and requirements.

 

SNAP Food Assistance

  • Apply on Website: Food Assistance
  • Help paying for groceries if you qualify.

 

RENT, HOUSING & UTILITIES

Johnson County Human Services

  • Phone: 913-715-6653
  • Website: Human Services | Johnson County Kansas
  • Ask about utility assistance, food pantry services, and referrals to other assistance programs. Ask whether any emergency rent or medication assistance is currently available.

 

Johnson Country Utility Assistance

 

Johnson County Housing & Homelessness Assistance

 

Johnson County Housing Authority

 

Need a safe place to stay tonight?

  • Call 211 and ask about emergency shelter and available beds in your area.

If you have received an eviction notice or a utility shutoff notice, seek help as soon as possible. Assistance depends on eligibility and available funding.

 

JOBS & EMPLOYMENT

Workforce Partnership — Johnson County

Ask about help with work-related barriers such as transportation, work clothes, tools, and training.

 

MEDICAL & DENTAL CARE

Health Partnership Clinic

  • Phone: 913-648-2266
  • Address: 407 S. Clairborne Road, Suite 104, Olathe
  • Website: Home – Health Partnership Clinic
  • Medical, dental, and behavioral health services. Ask about insurance and income-based sliding fee discounts.

 

KanCare — Kansas Medicaid

  • Phone: 1-800-792-4884
  • Website: Apply Now | KanCare
  • Find out whether you or your family may qualify for health coverage.

 

MENTAL HEALTH & COUNSELING

Johnson County Mental Health Center — Crisis Line

  • Phone: 913-268-0156
  • Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for mental health and substance-use crises.

 

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

  • Call or text: 988
  • Free, confidential support during emotional distress or a mental health crisis.

 

Affordable counseling

  • Contact Health Partnership Clinic at 913-648-2266 and ask about behavioral health services and available fees.

 

RECOVERY & SUBSTANCE-USE SUPPORT

You do not have to face recovery alone.

  • Johnson County Mental Health Center: 913-268-0156 for crisis support and guidance.
  • Health Partnership Clinic: 913-648-2266 to ask about substance-use treatment and recovery services.
  • Find additional local programs: MyRC – My Resource Connection

Ask about treatment, recovery groups, outpatient programs, and other support options.

 

TRANSPORTATION & CAR TROUBLE

Johnson County Catch-a-Ride

  • Phone: 913-715-8900
  • Website: Catch-a-Ride | Johnson County Kansas
  • Transportation to qualifying appointments and services for eligible residents. Advance registration and scheduling are required.

 

Need a car repaired or a vehicle to get to work?

  • Call 211 and ask about current vehicle repair assistance, donated-car programs, transportation vouchers, or employment-related transportation help.

 

OTHER IMPORTANT RESOURCES

Kansas Department for Children and Families

 

Domestic Violence Support

 

Legal Assistance

  • Kansas Legal Services: 1-800-723-6953
  • Website: Kansas Legal Services
  • Ask about eligibility for civil legal assistance, including housing-related concerns.

 

Older Adults & Caregivers

  • Johnson County Area Agency on Aging: 913-715-8861
  • Ask about transportation, food, caregiving, housing, and other support for older adults.

 

A FEW THINGS TO REMEMBER

  • Call before visiting. Hours, eligibility, and funding can change.
  • Ask what documents you need. You may be asked for identification, proof of address, or proof of income.
  • If one organization cannot help, ask for another referral.
  • You deserve to be treated with dignity and respect.

You do not have to solve everything at once. Start with the need that is most urgent today.

Resource information compiled October 2026. Programs, phone numbers, hours, eligibility, and funding may change. Contact each organization to confirm current services. This guide is informational and does not guarantee assistance.