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Encourage Hope and Help is a suicide prevention website for youth (ages 10-24), parents, educators, LGBTQ, attempt survivors, loss survivors, veterans, and community members in the Kansas City area. Through education and prevention efforts, we strive to end youth suicide.

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If you or someone you know is in crisis, text MHA to 741741 to reach a trained Crisis Counselor 24/7 or call 1-800- 273-8255 to reach a local crisis center through the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. #MentalHealthMonth #BackToMHBasics #MHM2022

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What contributes to developing a mental health condition? How do we recognize warning signs? What are ways to maintain good mental health? Mental Health America’s 2022 #MentalHealthMonth Toolkit answers all these and more at mhanational.org/may #BackToMHBasics #MHM2022

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For #MentalHealthMonth this year, Mental Health America is bringing it back to basics. With mental health entering mainstream conversations, it’s critical that solid foundations of knowledge are formed. Learn more: mhanational.org/may #MentalHealthMonth #BackToMHBasics #MHM2022

For #MentalHealthMonth this year, Mental Health America is bringing it back to basics. With mental health entering mainstream conversations, it’s critical that solid foundations of knowledge are formed. Learn more: mhanational.org/may #MentalHealthMonth #BackToMHBasics #MHM2022 ... See MoreSee Less

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This website was developed [in part] under a grant number 1H79SM062907-01 from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).  The views, policies, and opinions expressed are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect those of SAMHSA or HHS.

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