Kansas Suicide Prevention Coalition

Suicide Prevention & Awareness
2023-09-15 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | Stevens Park: Garden City, KS

Art of Hope: Artist Participation Deadline
2023-09-15
CALLING ALL ARTISTS! If you would like to donate art supporting the KSPHQ Benefit Auction, now is the time! The gift of your masterpiece will save lives through the services offered at Kansas Suicide Prevention Headquarters, because it takes all of us to care for each of us. Some key dates to remember are listed below…
September 15: Artist Participation & Information Deadline
October 15: Picture of Artwork Deadline
October 27: Artwork Drop-off
November 4: Art of Hope Benefit Auction 5:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m.
*arrangements can be made for shipping or pick-up if needed*
If you have any questions, contact jessica@ksphq.org

Suicide Awareness Walk
2023-09-14 18:30 | Anderson County Hospital: Garnett, KS
Contact for Questions: Bev Shaul, Director of Nursing at bjshaul@saintlukes.org

Balloon Release
2023-09-14 17:50
Family Care Clinic: Dodge City, KS

Candlelight Vigil
2023-09-12 18:00 - 21:00
Wright Park: Dodge City, KS
Candlelight Vigil

National Suicide Prevention Month Proclamation
2023-09-11 19:00 | Merriam City Hall, 9001 W 62nd St, Merriam, KS, 66202, United States
Merriam City Hall: Merriam, KS

MoKan Suicide Awareness Survivor Support (SASS) Remembrance Walk
2023-09-10 08:00 - 17:00
Loose Park: Kansas City, MO

Community Chaplain Response Team Annual Coed Softball Tournament
2023-09-09 08:00 - 17:00
Newton, KS
Prairie View Suicide Prevention & Awareness will have a table throughout the tournament.

988 Breakfast of Hope
2023-09-08 07:00 - 09:00
Enjoy coffee, breakfast foods, live music, special guests, and so much more at KSPHQ’s second annual 988 Breakfast of Hope!

September 8th at 8 AM, join us as we celebrate a successful first year of 988 crisis services.

2023 Suicide Prevention Symposium
2023-09-06 08:00 - 17:00
Best Conference Center: Overland Park, KS

National Suicide Prevention Month Proclamation
2023-09-05 19:00 | Garden City Hall, 120 E Main St, Gardner, KS, 66030, United States

Chalk About Suicide
2023-09-01 - 2023-09-30
This September, we’re chalkin’ & talkin’
Join us in KSPHQ’s second annual “Let’s Chalk About Suicide Prevention,” a fun and inspiring way to spread awareness for mental health and open conversations about suicide prevention resources.

What?
– Use chalk to design positive messages of hope and resilience all over your community.
– Write inspiring messages for others to see!
– Promote mental health resources like the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline number (988) and the KSPHQ Local Crisis Line (785.841.2345)
– Share your inspiring messages with others and open up conversations about mental health, suicide prevention, and MORE.

When?
– Join us for National Suicide Prevention Week (September 4th – September 10th)
– Or join us all month long in September!

How Do I Get Involved?
First, grab some chalk and get CREATIVE.
Next, Share your chalky-messages of hope with us!

Use #ChalkAboutSuicidePrevention, #NSPM, and other hashtags so that we can find your pictures!
Show us your photos on our Facebook Event – #Let’sChalk About Suicide Prevention – NSPM – KSPHQ

Post directly to the group and talk to others about their art!

Do You Know a Business That Wants to #CHALK? We Can Help!
We know how hard it can be to find the time to chalk. Click the picture or this link and ask us to come and chalk-up your business for you!
(At this time, we are only able to accept requests in the Lawrence / Douglas County area).

Best Practices for Chalking and Talking

Be Respectful: Consider your neighbors and the other individuals who will see your chalk masterpieces.
Remember the “Why”: Our mission is to spread joy, optimism, and inspiration; if what you’re drawing or writing doesn’t help fulfill that goal, please reconsider the message you are giving.
Keep it Clean: It is very difficult to spread positivity if the content is offensive; if it’s too much for an 8-year-old to see, it’s too much for #Let’sChalk.
Have Fun: Art and recreation are important to our mental and emotional health. Make the most of this time, and be sure to have fun!
