• Johnson County Mental Health Center's 24-hour Crisis Line: (913) 268-0156
• 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (call or text): 988

Call 911 for a medical or public safety emergency.

• Ayuda en Español
• Help for Veterans
• Make the Connection (for Veterans)
• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
• SPC Video for Parents and Caregivers
• Stop a Suicide Today (nonprofit)
• Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)

• Common Reactions After a Traumatic Death
• Coping With Suicide Loss - Helping Children Cope
• Explaining Suicide to Children by Suicide Awareness Voices of Education (SAVE)
• JoCo Library - Suicide Prevention and Help

Firearms are the most used method of suicide in Johnson County and Kansas. However, many gun owners may not seek help or appropriate resources during mental health struggles due to stigma and misconceptions about firearm ownership and mental health.

The Secure and Protect Initiative works to promote responsible firearm ownership and increase mental health awareness in the gun-owning community. We partner with gun retailers, co-responders, law enforcement and trusted community partners to provide education, training, resources and safe storage options that reduce firearm-related crises and protect lives in Johnson County. 

Johnson County residents can order free gun locks through SPC here. Free gun locks are also available in area police stations, hospitals and other community locations through our partnership with Project ChildSafe.

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