Last July, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (1-800-273-8255 or 1-800-273-TALK) transitioned to a three-digit dialing code, 988. The three-digit dialing code routes calls to the existing Lifeline network and provides a connection to local support and services for those experiencing a mental health crisis. In its first five months, the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline received over 1.7 million calls, texts and chats. Kimberly Williams, president and CEO of Vibrant Emotional Health – the nonprofit that oversees the 988-network – said that there has been a major increase in the volume of the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline since its launch in July 2022; federal government data shows that in December 2022 versus December 2021, calls answered increased by 48%, chats answered increased by 263%, and texts answered increased by 1,445%.
This Mental Health Moment, we wanted to remind you about 988 and other lines you should add to your contact list, including crisis, warm and hotlines, and when to call them.
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JCMHC's Crisis Line | 913-268-0156: |
JCMHC’s Crisis Line provides crisis and non-crisis mental health support and resources. It is free, confidential, and available 24/7/365. Sometimes you just need to talk through something you are experiencing. A few topics you might call us to talk about could be financial worries, grief, relationships, depression/anxiety or loneliness. |
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Crisis Text Line | 741-741: |
The Crisis Text Line provides free, 24/7 text-based mental health support and crisis intervention by empowering a community of trained volunteers to support people in their moments of need. You can also contact the Crisis Text Line via Facebook Messenger. Even though it's called a "crisis line,” you don’t have to be in crisis to reach out.
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For medical and public safety emergencies, call 911. It is free and available 24/7/365. If someone is an immediate danger to themselves or others, please call 911 immediately. Learn more at bit.ly/fcc-911.
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Call 211 to chat with a Community Resource Navigator, who can connect you to local agencies and resources (food, housing, utility assistance, tax preparation, transportation, etc.) It is free, confidential, and available 24/7/365. Learn more at 211.org.
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Mental Health America of the Heartland Compassionate Ear Warmline | 913-281-2251 (Non-crisis): |
Warmlines are another resource to utilize when you need to talk to someone. As opposed to a hotline, warmlines provide early intervention with the emotional support that can prevent a crisis. Warmlines can also connect you to a crisis line if you need additional support. This peer-operated supportive listening service is available daily from 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.
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Life can be unpredictable, and mental health conditions can be too. While no one wants to think about crisis situations, they happen. That's why we've prepared these hot, warm and crisis lines for you with the hopes that you'll add them to your contact list and that, when you need help, you know who you can call. We all need some help sometimes, and it’s okay to reach out. In fact, it's brave. You’ve got this, and we’ve got you at 913-268-0156. |
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Join the Johnson County Suicide Prevention Coalition at their Annual Update. Hear from local data experts, celebrate community successes, and preview the work for the upcoming year.
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Mental Health First Aid is an interactive 8-hour course that presents an overview of mental illness and substance use disorders in the U.S. and introduces participants to risk factors and warning signs of mental health problems, builds an understanding of their impact, and overviews common treatments.
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