Who do I call first for disability services in Johnson County, Kansas?

Start with early intervention (children under 3), your school district's special education office (ages 3–21), and Kansas vocational rehabilitation for employment. This guide points to the right front door for Johnson County.

Is help available in Spanish in Johnson County?

Yes. This Johnson County guide includes Spanish-language support, and most Kansas agencies provide interpretation on request.

What should I do in a disability-related crisis in Johnson County?

For an immediate emergency call 911. For mental health crisis support call or text 988 (the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline), available 24/7. This page also lists local crisis resources where available.

Disability Services in Johnson County, Kansas

A free, plain-language guide to disability services in Johnson County, Kansas. Find who to call first for early intervention, special education, Medicaid waivers, transition planning, employment supports, and crisis help — with Spanish-language support. Always call to confirm details, which can change.

Services covered in Johnson County

Early intervention (under 3) and special education / IEPs (ages 3–21)
Medicaid waivers and home- and community-based services
Vocational rehabilitation and supported employment
Transition planning, guardianship, and benefits
Crisis support — 911 for emergencies, 988 for mental health crisis

Key contacts in Johnson County

Johnson County, Johnson County Developmental Supports (CDDO) (your front door) — Your front door and single point of entry for developmental-disability services in Johnson County is the Johnson County Developmental Supports (CDDO) (913-826-… Contact: 913-826-2626 (Johnson County Developmental Supports (CDDO)) · find your CDDO at cwcddo.org/index.php/kscddo.
Johnson County Area Agency on Aging — The Area Agency on Aging for Johnson County: information and referral, benefits and caregiver support, in-home services, and connection to aging and disability… Contact: 913-715-8861 · jocogov.org.
NAMI Johnson County KS — Local NAMI affiliate serving Johnson County: free mental-health education, family and peer support groups, and navigation. Contact: 913-210-0630 · namijoco.org.
Kansas CDDOs, single point of entry — Kansas's front door for developmental-disability services. Contact: cwcddo.org/index.php/kscddo · kdads.ks.gov.
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — Free, confidential crisis support 24/7 for mental health and substance use crises. Contact: 988.
tiny-k Early Intervention (Infant-Toddler) — Statewide early-intervention program for babies and toddlers (birth–3) with delays or disabilities: free evaluation and services through a local tiny-k network. Contact: 1-800-332-6262 · ksits.org.
Kansas Rehabilitation Services (KRS) — Helps people with disabilities prepare for, get, and keep a job: counseling, training, assistive technology, job placement, and student transition services. Contact: 866-213-9079 · dcf.ks.gov/services/RS.
Disability Rights Center of Kansas (DRC) — Kansas's federally designated protection and advocacy agency. Contact: 1-877-776-1541 · drckansas.org.
Kansas 2-1-1 — Free, confidential information and referral to local health and human services across Kansas, CDDOs, tiny-k, KanCare, aging services, and more. Contact: Dial 2-1-1 · kansas211.org.

These listings are a navigation aid, not endorsements — always call first to confirm current details. The full interactive Johnson County directory on this page lists 10 local and statewide resources with filters by category, age, and payer, plus registry-listed providers nearby.

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