My Resource Connection
Services offered to seniors.
Mental health services in the area.
Services offered to those with Special Needs.
Services for children and families.
One-stop shop for community resources.
My Resource Connection
Douglas County has partnered with United Way of the Plains and Johnson County to provide a one-stop shop for community resources: douglas.myresourceconnection.org
My Resource Connection connects individuals needing assistance with resources in Douglas County and the greater Kansas City area that can help meet their needs. The information is constantly monitored and updated and is provided by community agencies that you can trust.
It can help you locate resources like:
- Treatment programs and counseling
- Medical and dental services
- Child care subsidies
- Utility and rent assistance
- Medicaid information
- Affordable housing
- Public transportation
- Current job listings and employment preparation
- Food and clothing
- Recreation
- Support groups
- Local events
- State and local service agencies
Healthier Together
The 2018-2023 Douglas County Community Health Plan sits on a foundation committed to creating health equity in Douglas County. As the steward of this plan with community partners, the Lawrence-Douglas County Health Department is working to create the conditions for health for all.
Dive into an interactive dashboard to learn more about how equity issues affect all of our health and view progress on the Community Health Plan.