Suicide Prevention
There is help.
There is hope.
No matter what your situation is, help is always available. Connect with resources here in Douglas County and nationwide, online, in-person, or on the phone.
Suicide prevention resources.
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The Bert Nash Center is the designated community mental health center & the certified community behavioral health clinic for Douglas County, KS. Their mission is to advance the health of the Douglas County community through comprehensive behavioral health services responsive to evolving needs and changing environments.
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The Mobile Response Team (MRT) serves clients that are experiencing a mental health or substance use disorder crisis. The MRT deploys to the crisis location to assess the situation and decide as to the next step in the service provision continuum.
Douglas County residents can call 785-841-2345 or 988 to receive support from trained counselors at Kansas Suicide Prevention Headquarters (KSPHQ). After a crisis call is received, KSPHQ will make a determination that the crisis team should be dispatched, then the MRT will meet the individual in their environment.
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The Treatment & Recovery Center (TRC) of Douglas County is the place where our community members come to begin their behavioral health or substance use recovery journey, whether they're simply seeking a life change, or find themselves in crisis and need help now.
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HeadQuarters Kansas, formerly Kansas Suicide Prevention Headquarters, provides vital services in moments of need to support safety, reduce suicide, and build resilience across Kansas. Their mission is to ensure all Kansans feel connected, and live healthy, hopeful lives.
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We can all help prevent suicide. The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals in the United States.
Local crisis line.
If you or a loved one needs help or wants to talk, our center is available every day: 24/7 & 365.
Did you know?
Suicide is the second leading cause of death among individuals between the ages of 15-24.
The suicide rate in Kansas is up 45% since 1999. This is the 5th highest rate of increase in the U.S., only four states had a higher rate of increase than Kansas.
Toolkits and Downloads
Want to help raise awareness about the suicide prevention and mental health resources in Douglas County? Download our materials to use across social media and physical locations today.