Johnson County, Kansas crisis and mental-health resources
Johnson County Mental Health Center publishes a 24/7 local crisis line and describes phone, mobile, and walk-in pathways. Availability and eligibility differ by service; confirm directly. Last checked August 2, 2026.
If there is immediate physical danger, an active attempt, or a medical emergency, contact emergency services immediately.
What you can do now
Take these steps in order.
1
Call or text 988, or call Johnson County Mental Health Center’s official 24/7 crisis line at 913-268-0156.
2
For an active attempt, urgent medical emergency, or immediate physical danger, contact emergency services.
3
Tell the counselor the person’s exact location, age, immediate safety concern, and whether a safe adult is present.
What Johnson County publishes
The county’s Emergency Services page describes 988 and its local crisis line, mobile crisis teams, co-responder work, and Access to Care walk-in services. The crisis counselor can help determine which current pathway fits.
Mobile crisis response
The county states that mobile crisis response can be dispatched after assessment when appropriate, available, and consented to. A call does not guarantee dispatch; describe the situation directly and ask what to do while waiting.
Walk-in access
Johnson County publishes same-day Access to Care information, including locations and hours. Check the live county page before traveling because schedules and availability can change.
For children and teenagers
Tell the counselor the young person’s age, school situation, caregiver availability, and whether dangerous items or substances are present. Ask what youth-specific assessment and follow-up are available.
Before the call ends
Repeat the safety plan in your own words
Confirm whether someone should stay with the person
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