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988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline

The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is now: 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. This new number serves as a national network of local crisis centers that provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week in the United States. We're committed to improving crisis services and advancing suicide prevention by empowering individuals, advancing professional best practices, and building awareness.

Call, text, or chat with 988 to immediately receive support for a suicidal, mental health, and/or substance crisis.
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You Are Greater

AdventHealth Shawnee Mission's Behavioral Health team is here for those that find themselves in darkness, contemplating ending their lives. Help is available and there is hope. If you or a loved one are in need of support, call AdventHealth Shawnee Mission at 913-789-3218, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 to chat with a Crisis Counselor.

Here For You When It Matters Most

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    Compassionate Care Just For You

    The Behavioral Health team at AdventHealth Shawnee Mission wants to be the shoulder you lean on in the moments you feel like giving up. Often times, the pain that no one else can see is what hurts the most. Our team at the Behavioral Health Assessment Center are eager to understand everything about you. Learning about your background, symptoms and struggles will allow them to help you feel whole.

    Call us at 913-789-3218 to speak to our team today.

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    Support At Every Turn

    The Johnson County Mental Health Center is a great place to find a wide range of mental health and substance abuse services to residents of Johnson County. If you are struggling and need to speak to someone, please call the Johnson County Mental Health Crisis Line at 913-268-0156.

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    The Lifeline and 988

    988 has been designated as the new three-digit dialing code that will route callers to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline.

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Caring For The Ones You Love

Whether we know it or not, every one of us is likely connected to someone who is dealing with a mental health challenge. Thanks to mental health advocates, the stigma surrounding mental health is decreasing. A mental health advocate is anyone who desires to support the mental health community through spreading awareness and providing emotional support.

Check out the article below to learn how to become a mental health advocate for your friends and family struggling with mental health.

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988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline

The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is now: 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. This new number serves as a national network of local crisis centers that provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week in the United States. We're committed to improving crisis services and advancing suicide prevention by empowering individuals, advancing professional best practices, and building awareness.

Learn More