Resources
Kansas Resources
Kansas Prevention Collaborative’s Resources on Suicide Prevention
This page offers a variety of best practice guidance, recommendations, and resources on preventing suicide.
https://kansaspreventioncollaborative.org/resources-suicide/
Kansas Prevention Collaborative’s Suicide Prevention Coalition Directory
Coalition Directory – Kansas Prevention Collaborative
Lemon-Aid Kansas
Lemon-Aid Kansas provides assistance paying for cost associated with the loss of a loved one to suicide and emotional and resource support.
http://www.sixftover.org/home-2/lemon-aid-kansas/
SASS MoKan
Suicide Awareness Survivor Support Missouri-Kansas (SASS-MoKan)’s mission is to promote healing by providing a network of support in the aftermath of suicide.
heyHQ
heyHQ is a peer-to-peer support line for Kansas kids 18 and under. We’re a safe space where you can call and talk about what you’re going through – and find help and hope with kids like you. Email heyhq@hqkansas.org for more information.’
Feeling overwhelmed? You’re not alone – call us!
– (785) 865-2600
– Thursday – Sunday 4-7pm
Or call/text 988 anytime.
Youth-to-Youth. No judgment. Confidential
Headquarters Kansas
HeadQuarters Kansas is leading a movement to prevent suicide and build resilience in Kansas. Since their founding in 1969, they’ve pioneered crisis and counseling services, training, advocacy and awareness initiatives to provide help, hope and healing to all Kansans.
Kansas Suicide Prevention HQ (KSPHQ)
DCCCA
Your well-being matters. DCCCA is dedicated to providing resources, support, and guidance for individuals who may be experiencing thoughts of suicide, as well as for those seeking ways to increase their knowledge about how to support someone in crisis. Whether you’re in need of help or just exploring resources to understand the signs and symptoms of mental health challenges, we’ve got you covered. We’re here to connect you with the support and resources you need.
Kansas Suicide Prevention Resources – DCCCA
National Resources
988
Veterans, active service members, and their loved ones can reach the Veterans Crisis Line (VCL) 24/7/365 by calling 988 and pressing 1, texting 838255 or chatting. Learn more about the VCL.
Español (Spanish) – Los servicios de llamada, texto, y chat de 988 Lifeline se ofrecen en español. Para comunicarse con un consejero que habla español, marque 988 y luego presione 2. Para enviar un mensaje de texto a un consejero que habla español, envié la palabra AYUDA al 988. Para chatear con un consejero que habla español, por favor inicia un chat en español.
Deaf and Hard of Hearing people have 24/7/365 access to 988 Videophone, which can be accessed by clicking on ASL Now.
988 Lifeline: Call or text 988, or Chat
National Alliance on Mental Illness
NAMI works to educate, support, advocate, listen and lead to improve the lives of people with mental illness and their loved ones.
Suicide Prevention Resource Center
The Suicide Prevention Resource Center (SPRC) is the only federally supported resource center devoted to advancing the implementation of theNational Strategy for Suicide Prevention. SPRC is funded by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP)
AFSP is dedicated to saving lives and bringing hope to those affected by suicide, including those who have experienced a loss.
Zero Suicide
Zero Suicide is a quality improvement model that transforms system-wide suicide prevention and care to save lives.
Suicide Prevention Resource Center AI | AN Settings
Suicide prevention is a high priority for people working to promote wellness and reduce health disparities affecting American Indians and Alaska Natives (AI/AN). Drawing on strengths within Native traditions, community leaders and experts are developing models that are culturally based to promote mental health and prevent suicide for future generations.
https://sprc.org/settings/aian/
The Trevor Project
The Trevor Project is the leading suicide prevention and crisis intervention nonprofit organization for LGBTQ+ young people. They provide information & support to LGBTQ+ young people 24/7, all year round.
https://www.thetrevorproject.org/
Recommendations for Reporting on Suicide
Reporting on Suicide
The Recommendations for Reporting on Suicide were developed by leading experts in suicide prevention and in collaboration with several international suicide prevention and public health organizations, schools of journalism, media organizations and key journalists as well as Internet safety experts. The recommendations are based on more than 50 international studies on suicide contagion.
https://reportingonsuicide.org/
Action Alliance’s Framework for Successful Messaging
Although guidance on safe messaging has long been available to the news media, similar resources had not been developed for others who communicate publicly about suicide. The Action Alliance’s Framework for Successful Messaging was designed to fill that gap. This online resource provides guidance and tools that can be used by anyone who develops and disseminates suicide-related content.