Community Health Programs
The Community Health team works to keep Jefferson County residents healthy and safe. We do this through education, working with community partners, changing policies, advocacy, and providing resources. Learn more about our community health programs
Community Programs
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JCHD has trained staff on site to provide car seats for those who qualify. In order to qualify for this program an individual must be:
primary guardian of the child
on some type of government assistance (WIC, Food Stamps, Medicaid)
if the child is unborn, mother must be at least 38 weeks along
only one seat per child for their car seat life
To request a car seat appointment, complete the form found here.
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Our County Health Department offers a fun and educational Bike Program designed to promote bike safety among children. We set up free bike rodeo courses where kids can practice and learn essential biking skills in a safe environment.
Additionally, we provide free bike helmets to youth, ensuring they have the necessary protection while riding. Join us at our next event to learn, ride, and stay safe!
To request our Bike Program at your event, click here to complete our request form.
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Our Community Health Educators regularly provide educational classes on various topics which are open to the public. Topics include:
Vaping
Nutrition
Safe Sleep
and more!
Have a specific topic in mind? Complete our request form here, and we will see what we can do!
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The Jefferson County Wellness Walk Program is an initiative partnering with local parks, schools, and community centers to encourage different types of physical activity and emotional health. The Wellness Walk compliments existing walking trails/paths at local parks by posting signs throughout the path and suggesting different exercises to increase physical activity and activities to improve mindfulness.
When you are walking the trails and come across a wellness walk sign, read the prompt, complete the action, and scan the code for examples. Be sure to take a photo and post it using the hashtag #jeffcowellnesswalk!
Where are Jeffco Wellness Walks located?
Peace Pantry: 8100 S Industrial Dr, Cedar Hill, MO 63016
Hillsboro City Park: 10975 MO-21, Hillsboro, MO 63050
Northwest Jefferson County Sports Complex: 4900 Byrnesville Rd, House Springs, MO 63051
Maple Grove Elementary: 7887 Dittmer Ridge Rd. Dittmer 63023 (not accessible during school hours)
Brennan Woods Elementary: 4630 Brennan Rd. High Ridge 63049 (not accessible during school hours)
Arnold City Park: 2400 Bradley Beach Rd, Arnold, MO 63010
Pomme Creek Park: 1 Golfview Dr, Arnold, MO 63010
Herculaneum City Park (Joachim Loop Trail): 374 Station St, Herculaneum, MO 63048
Windsor School: 6003 5th Street, Imperial, MO (not accessible during school hours)
Maternal & Child Health
JCHD receives funding specifically to address Maternal and Child Health. Our goal for this funding period is to increase the community’s knowledge of protective factors and their importance in youth development. Protective factors are anything that can lower the likelihood of negative outcomes. These factors can come from an individual or an environmental level. Learn more about Protective Factors here.
Partnership Programs
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Project Lifesaver is the premier search and rescue program operated internationally by public safety agencies, and is strategically designed for “at risk” individuals who are prone to the life threatening behavior of wandering. The primary mission of Project Lifesaver is to provide timely response to save lives and reduce potential injury for adults and children with the propensity to wander due to a cognitive condition.
To become a project lifesaver participant, complete the form found here.
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The Adult Brain Injury (ABI) Program is a grant funded program through the Department of Health and Senior Services.
The ABI Program provides assistance in locating, coordinating, and purchasing rehabilitation and psychological services for individuals who have survived a traumatic brain injury (TBI).
The ABI Program provides two primary services:
Service Coordination
Rehabilitation Services
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The Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs (CYSHCN) Program is a grant funded program through the Department of Health and Human Services. CYSHCN provides assistance statewide to individuals from birth to age 21 who have or are at increased risk for a medical condition that may hinder normal physical growth and development and who require more medical services than children and youth generally. CYSHCN provides two primary services: service coordination and limited funding for services for medically necessary diagnostic and treatment services.
Participants must:
Be a Missouri resident
Be birth to age 21
Have an eligible special health care need (conditions such as Cerebral Palsy, Cystic Fibrosis, Cleft Lip and Palate, Hearing Disorders, Hemophilia, Paraplegia, Quadriplegia, Seizures, Spina Bifida, and Traumatic Brain Injury)
