Mental Health
Johnson County Prevention and Recovery Coalition
The mission of the Prevention and Recovery Coalition is to create education, prevention, harm reduction, treatment and recovery solutions to people of all ages to reduce substance use and overdose deaths in Johnson County.
Summer activities can enhance mental health
Summer is here! It’s the time of year when the cicadas chirp, kids run free from school and the sun is in high gear. The changing of the seasons is a great opportunity to strengthen our physical, emotional and mental health.
Suicide rates take toll in all seasons
Contrary to popular belief, suicide rates actually increase in the dew of spring, stay high in the summer and gradually slow from November to January.
Megan Foreman begins duties as county housing coordinator
The newly created housing coordinator position plays a key role in the community by focusing on these main areas, addressing homelessness, preserving existing housing and developing attainable housing and promoting homeownership.