Suicide is preventable.
Suicide impacts us all.
Suicide impacts more than just the individual victim - it touches families, friends and entire communities. Suicide can have a ripple effect that is felt long after tragedy, creating a need for more support to be available. By acknowledging this, Douglas County works together to provide resources, programs and initiatives that work together to prevent suicide.
Working Together
Warning Signs
There are many warning signs we can all look for when it comes to preventing suicide, and recognizing them early on can be the difference between saving a life or experiencing tragedy.
Talking about wanting to die
Feeling burdensome
Self-destructive behavior
Major life changes
Expressing feelings of loneliness or isolation
Withdrawing from friends and family
Recent loss or relationship struggles
Recent death in the family or community
Resources
HeadQuarters Kansas
Headquarters Kansas provides suicide prevention education and 24/7 crisis services. We build collaborations to connect Kansans with mental health resources and build resilient communities.
Bert Nash
The Bert Nash Center is the designated community mental health center & the certified community behavioral health clinic for Douglas County, KS.
heyHQ
heyHQ is a peer-to-peer support line for Kansas kids 18 and under. We’re a safe space where you can call and talk about what you’re going through with other kids like you.
Treatment and Recovery Center
The Treatment & Recovery Center (TRC) of Douglas County is the place where our community members come to begin their behavioral health or substance use recovery journey.
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
988 is the national suicide and crisis lifeline that provides 24\7 365 support for mental and behavioral health crisis situations through phone calls, text messaging, or online chat.
DCCCA
DCCCA offers a comprehensive suite of evidence-based trainings to equip professionals and community members with life-saving knowledge around mental health and suicide prevention.
Toolkits and Downloads
Download our social media toolkit or print materials to help increase awareness about suicide prevention in your school or community.