Johnson County Mental Health Center's mission is to improve the mental health and quality of life for Johnson County residents. Our staff accomplishes this by providing mental health services tailored to the needs of those we serve which are of the highest quality and easily accessible to all residents.

Like physical illnesses, mental illness shows itself in a variety of levels of seriousness. Many people seek help for depression or anxiety. Some ask for help to deal with a chemical dependence or other addiction. Sometimes a family problem or relationship has become difficult to manage. And for some a major mental illness is a life-long disability.

Johnson County Mental Health Center began operation in 1962 providing outpatient services in one location. Today, mental health services are provided in four separate facilities located throughout the county. In addition, services have expanded to include specialized programs for adults with life long disabling mental illness; children with severe emotional disabilities; substance abusers; the deaf and hard of hearing; the elderly; victims of sexual abuse; and juvenile and adult offenders. Twenty-four hour emergency services are provided to meet the needs of those persons experiencing a mental health crisis.

Johnson County Mental Health Center operates under the auspices of Johnson County Government and is licensed as a community Mental Health Center. Its operations are overseen by a seven member governing board.