Prevention Resources

• Johnson County Mental Health 24-hour Crisis Line: (913) 268-0156
  • a line answered by local mental health professionals who assess immediate needs.
• 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: 988
  • en Español: 1-888-628-9454
  • a national line answered by mental health professionals.

You are not alone - En Espanól

• JOCO Suicide Prevention Coalition Parent Video
• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
• Help for Veterans
• Make the Connection (for Veterans)
• Ayuda en Español
• Mental Health.gov
• Stop a suicide.org

• Common Reactions After a Traumatic Death
• Coping With Suicide Loss-Helping Children Cope
• Explaining Suicide to Children by SAVE, Suicide Awareness Voices of Education
• After a Suicide Toolkit for Schools

For additional resources on suicide prevention through our Johnson County Libraries online.

• Suicide Prevention Handout
• Reducing Suicide: A National Imperative
• Youth Care Map
  • Download Youth Care Map (English)
  • Download Youth Care Map (Spanish)
• Kansas Community Mental Health Centers