Ness County Health Department

05/21/2026

05/21/2026

Just a reminder these boxes are for every child 1-18. There are no income guidelines.

REMINDER!!!!! Kids will need to have their parents with them on the first day ONLY to sign up for the Summer Food Program!!! After that, kids will be able to come weekly to pick up their grab and go meal box!! The first week is on a Tuesday..... After that the weekly pick up day for meals will be on Mondays from 12:00PM-1:00PM at the Ness County Health Department and this is for ALL KIDS in the COUNTY ages 1-18 unless signed up at another location in the county!

05/19/2026

Summer food program sign up!
You can do so on the first day of the program Tuesday 5-26-26 between 12-1.
Or come into the Health Department Monday-Thursday 8-5 to sign up.
CHILDREN MUST BE PRESENT WITH PARENT OR GUARDIAN TO SIGN UP!
Food boxes will not be handed out until the first day!

05/18/2026

LEPC will be on Tuesday, May 19th, at the Health Department at 5:30pm.

05/11/2026

05/09/2026

Are you thinking you want to babysit this summer? Get registered and come learn how you can be the best care taker, be attentive, and learn activities that will make your experience fun for the kids and rewarding for you.

05/07/2026

Today is Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day. Mental health plays a big role in child development, and as a parent, you may need support when your child experiences a mental health crisis.

The 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline is available for anyone and provides free and confidential 24/7 support for a variety of mental health or other crisis situations. Call or text 988 or chat online at 988lifeline.org.

A few years ago, DCF and its partners implemented the Family Mobile Crisis Helpline for Kansans age 20 and younger and their families. This 24/7 support line is available by calling or texting 1-833-441-2240 or via online chat. Visit fmch.dcf.ks.gov to learn more.

Support is here for you, when you need it.🩵

05/07/2026

A limited Sunflower Summer will return this year with similar rules to last summer.

The Sunflower Summer program allows free access to many of the largest Kansas attractions, museums and zoos for Kansas residents with students enrolled in Pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. This is the 6th year and it will run only Thursday, July 9 – Sunday, August 2.

This year there will only be one adult ticket for each party and additional adults will need to pay. Funds may run out prior to August 2. Updates about the program’s season will be delivered on the app. Always double check before you visit any attractions!

Participating venues for the program will be announced before the end of June.

https://www.sunflowersummer.org/

05/07/2026

The Kansas Lifeline program helps eligible households access affordable phone and internet services to stay connected with healthcare providers, employers, schools, loved ones, and emergency services.
You may qualify based on income or participation in programs such as Medicaid or SNAP.
See the flyer below for income guidelines, eligibility information, and local contact locations.

05/07/2026

REMINDER!!!!! Kids will need to have their parents with them on the first day ONLY to sign up for the Summer Food Program!!! After that, kids will be able to come weekly to pick up their grab and go meal box!! The first week is on a Tuesday..... After that the weekly pick up day for meals will be on Mondays from 12:00PM-1:00PM at the Ness County Health Department and this is for ALL KIDS in the COUNTY ages 1-18 unless signed up at another location in the county!