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Suicide Awareness and Prevention

If you or someone you know is thinking about suicide, please call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.

If you think someone is thinking of hurting or killing themself:


• Don’t be afraid to ask “Are you thinking about hurting or killing yourself?”
• Do take a “Yes” answer seriously and take steps to support and help
• Stay with the person
• Listen!
• Let them know the limits of confidentiality
• Be non-judgmental, reassuring and positive
• Offer empathy, “I care and will help”
• Offer hope that alternatives are available
• GET HELP from professionals through the hotline number or other health care professionals

If you or someone you know is thinking about SUICIDE, please call 988 or 316-660-7500.

Please remember: threats about suicide must be taken seriously! If you suspect that the person is suicidal, ask about it directly. You will not cause someone to kill themself by asking them about suicide!

Additional Resources and Information

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
The 988 Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support

COMCARE Community Crisis Center
635 N. Main
Wichita, KS 67203
316-660-7500
Phone and walk-in services - 24 hours a day, 7 days a week - Language Line Services

Ember Hope FCS Counseling 
4505 E. 47th Street South
Wichita, KS 67210
866-511-5458

Kansas Children’s Service League
1365 N. Custer
Wichita, KS 67203
316-686-6671
 

Mental Health Association of South Central Kansas
555 N. Woodlawn, Suite 3105
Wichita, KS 67208
316-685-1821

Sedgwick County Department of Aging and Disabilities 
316-660-5120
1-800-367-7298
Information and assistance on available aging services - 8:00AM - 5:00PM Monday-Friday

United Way of the Plains
Dial 211