If You or Someone You Know is Experiencing a Crisis

24-Hour Community Mental Health Center Crisis Hotlines

If you or someone you know is affected by suicide, please call for help.

Headquarters Counseling Center in Lawrence is the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline center for Kansas. Reach them free of charge 24 hours a day, seven days a week. For more information, visit www.HeadquartersCounselingCenter.org.

1-800-273-8255 (from land line)

785-841-2345 (from cell phone)

Suicide Prevention Resources

• Youth Suicide Prevention Tip Sheet-Teen
• Youth Suicide Prevention Tip Sheet-Parent
• Youth Suicide Prevention Tip Sheet-Community
• Youth Suicide Prevention Tip Sheet-School
  

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 support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

800-273-8255 (Press 1)

838255 (text message)

If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, help is available. Problem Gambling Helpline professionals are available 24 hours a day to take your call. You can also access help at http://www.ksgamblinghelp,com.

800-522-4700

If you or someone you know has a substance use problem, please call the Substance Use Treatment referral line.

866-645-8216 (option #2)

Are you experiencing signs of distress as a result of a disaster? Please call the toll-free Disaster Distress Helpline. This free, confidential, multilingual crisis support service is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and is also available via SMS-text 'TalkWithUs'. Callers and texters are connected to trained and caring professionals who provide confidential counseling, referrals to the closest crisis centers, and other needed support services.

800-985-5990

66746 (text message)