If you’re looking for help regarding COVID-19, here are several resources to get you started:

Local

• Southwest Johnson County Multi-Service Center
  • For information on programs available to assist individuals and families in need with their utility payments, please contact the Southwest Johnson County Multi-Service Center at (913) 715-6653. The SWMSC provides food, utility assistance, medical services/supplies (limited) and various other resources for low-income residents of Gardner, Edgerton and all of Spring Hill if qualified. By appointment only. Please call to schedule.
  • 510 W. Main St
    Gardner, KS 66030
    8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday – Friday
• ECKAN/Miami County Direct Family Aid
  • If you are a Miami County resident in need of assistance for childcare, utilities, rent or food, Miami County has partnered with ECKAN for direct family aid. From the funding, about $1.8 million has been set aside for direct assistance to local residents who need of support related to childcare, food, rent, utilities and adult education expenses. Funds were also set aside to support daycare providers. 
• Johnson County COVID-19 dashboard
  • Johnson County has created a dashboard that allows the public to see the areas of the county (including the entirety of Spring Hill) that have been impacted by COVID-19. The data is broken down by demographics, including hot spots within the county.
• Kansas City Region COVID-19 Data 
  • The Kansas City region now has access to a new and improved user-friendly tool to track the COVID-19 pandemic as it unfolds. The KC Region COVID-19 Resource Hub first launched in March now has a new look and even more data.
• Are you a Johnson County resident or business whose income has been impacted by COVID-19? If you have been financially impacted by COVID-19 (job loss, layoffs, furloughs, reduced hours), JCCC Continuing Education and JoCoWorks can help you complete free training to enhance your resume and increase your value in the workplace. FREE, short-term training is available in multiple areas: Healthcare, Leadership, Manufacturing, Information Technology, Finance, Project Management and more. If you are a Johnson County business whose revenue has been impacted by COVID-19, your employees can also take advantage of this FREE opportunity to learn new skills or to upskill so they will be able to better serve your company. Visit www.jccc.edu/caresact to see a list of the qualifying courses and to apply. Act now! Courses must be completed by Dec. 30.
  
  
• Rental assistance available for Kansans impacted by COVID-19
  • The Kansas Eviction Prevention Program (KEPP) serves both tenants and landlords who have fallen behind on rent due to the COVID pandemic. Approved tenants are eligible for a maximum of nine months of assistance, not to exceed $5,000 per household. If the application is approved, the landlord receives rental assistance funds directly from KEPP to apply to the tenant’s account. Program funds are limited and only available for a short time, and applications will be processed in the order received. Submit your application as soon as possible to increase your likelihood of receiving assistance. Questions? Contact KEPP@kshousingcorp.org
    
• Business guidance
  • Ad Astra: A Plan to Reopen Kansas
  • Mask ordinance, screening signs/digital images for businesses
• Childcare guidance
  • Johnson County Department of Health and Environment’s (JCDHE) childcare requirements reflect the current understanding of COVID-19 transmission in children.
  • COVID-19 Policy for Childcare Centers, Preschools and School Age Programs
  • COVID-19 Policy for Home Childcare Providers
• Workplace guidance
  • The guidance includes steps to prevent the spread of COVID-19 at work, concentrating on the rules of infection control and what to do when a case of COVID-19 occurs in the workplace.
  • COVID-19 in the Workplace: A guide for employers
• Academic services guidance
  • Guidance for alternate locations offering academic services to support K–12 remote education during COVID-19
    
• Restaurant guidance
  • Restaurants and bars can implement several strategies to encourage behaviors that reduce the spread of COVID-19 among employees and customers.
  • COVID-19 in the Workplace: Restaurants and Bars - A Guide for Employers
• JCDHE’s resources page
• Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) Resource Center
• Kansas Department of Agriculture COVID-19 Resources and Guides for Reopening
• Johnson County has created a daily COVID-19 email alert. Please feel free to subscribe and share with others.
• KC COVID-19 Small Business Relief Loan Fund
• Kansas Unemployment Benefits
• Miami County COVID-19 Business Resources
• United Community Services of Johnson County — Homelessness

Federal

• Dispel rumors with FEMA.gov 
• Identify & report scams courtesy of HHS.gov
  
• Learn more about the U.S. government response

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

• What’s New Resource Page
  • You can also keep up with CDC updates on Coronavirus Disease 2019 by signing up for email updates, syndicating available content, and subscribing to Coronavirus Disease 2019 RSS Feed.

#TogetherSpringHill

The City has partnered with the Spring Hill Chamber of Commerce and USD 230 in the #TogetherSpringHill campaign. The Spring Hill Chamber of Commerce created a Resource Guide for both residents and businesses. This website includes:

• Small Business Resources
• Health Information
• Remote Working Tools
• Community Resources
• Restaurant, Takeout, Curbside and Delivery Options

USD 230 Meal Requests

The Spring Hill School District will provide meals to students. Meals for ALL USD 230 students will be free (on-site, optional remote, and remote students). This federally-funded food program will remain in effect until the federal funds run out.

Register for meals and view more information

Help prevent the spread of COVID-19

For more information about steps we can all take to help prevent the spread of this virus, download the Johnson County Department of Health and Environment’s guide or visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) website.

• How to be prepared for coronavirus (COVID-19): Keeping yourself and your family safe around respiratory illnesses (PDF)
• Como estar preparado el coronavirus (COVID-19): Manteniéndose a usted y a su familia a salvo de enfermedades respiratorias (PDF)
• U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention