Local/national resources
There are local and national resources available for you. No problem is too big or too small and it’s never too early to reach out for help. Asking for help is one of the bravest things you can do.
Local Resources
Know a youth who might be experiencing anxiety, depression, and/or having thoughts of suicide?
Contact Cathy Blanch: 816-965-1016
or catherineb@tri-countymhs.org
Tri-County Phone Number:
816-468-0400
Website: www.tri-countymhs.org
ReDiscover provides comprehensive programs and services for men, women, and children whose lives have been affected by mental illness and/or substance use disorders.
Phone Number: 816-966-0900
Website: www.rediscovermh.org
This is a compassionate, confidential and non-judgmental face to face support group open to anyone who has lost someone to suicide. regardless of who the person was or length of time since the loss.
There is hope and there is help.
The group meets on the Third Wednesday of every month, 6:30pm-8:30pm
At 6222 N. Chatham Ave., Kansas City, MO 64151
(In the Century 21 All-Pro office)
Contact Tracy Hopkins, Facilitator:
816-803-3772
TracyHopeGroupKC@gmail.com
Or Contact Rachel Michener, Co-Facilitator:
816-572-8363
RachelHopeGroupKC@gmail.com
Serving both Kansas & Missouri, SASS (Suicide Awareness Survivor Support) believes the public must be educated about suicide. There are support groups available that are peer led and open to anyone grieving from death of a suicide.
Find a local support group to bring you comfort and hope!
Phone Number: 913-681-3050
Website: www.sass-mokan.com
National Resources
Text 741741 from anywhere in the US to text with a trained Crisis Counselor, no matter what the crisis may be.
Website: www.crisistextline.org
Phone Number: 800-273-8255
Website: www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org
The Veterans Crisis Line connects Veterans in crisis and their families and friends with qualified, caring Department of Veterans Affairs responders through a confidential toll-free hotline, online chat, or text.
Phone Number: 1-800-273-8255
Website: www.veteranscrisisline.net
Suicide prevention resource for youth who identify as LGBTQ. Chat with a counselor online or call the Trevor Lifeline.
Phone Number: 866-488-7386
Website: www.thetrevorproject.org
Youth Mental Health First Aid is an 8-hour course that teaches you how to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental illness and substance abuse disorders.
Website: www.mentalhealthfirstaid.org
Become locally and nationally involved with suicide prevention with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. Learn warning signs, risk factors, find support, and more.
Website: www.afsp.org