Suicide Prevention
If you or someone you know is talking about suicide, please call the suicide prevention hotline 24 hours a day/7 days a week.
Call 988 or (316) 660-7500 or Text CONNECT to 741741
Our Community Crisis Center (CCC) has been the suicide prevention service for many years in Sedgwick County. At the CCC, priority is given to callers who are at risk for suicide.
Upcoming Suicide Prevention Events:
Mental Health First Aid Training (click here for upcoming training)
WSU Suspenders4Hope: Preventing Suicide Trainings https://suspenders4hope.com/course-content/
MHASCK and Stop Suicide ICT https://www.stopsuicideict.com/training/
International Survivors of Suicide Loss: search for this year’s events at https://afsp.org/international-survivors-of-suicide-loss-day/
Suicide Prevention Coalition
Mission Statement
The mission of the Sedgwick County Suicide Prevention Coalition is to promote and implement evidence-based approaches, local research and community change to reduce the impact of suicide with the ultimate goal of zero suicides in Sedgwick County.
Coalitions Meetings
The Sedgwick County Suicide Prevention Coalition meets every 2nd Friday of the month 8:30-9:30 a.m. at 615 N Main St.
Suicide Statistics
Read the Suicide Statistics for Wichita and Sedgwick County
Survivors of Suicide
Download a handbook created especially for those left behind that provides information about grief, stress, support systems and healing.
Los sobrevivientes al suicidio: un manual para aquellos que se quedaron
Supporting Survivors of Suicide Loss: A Guide for Funeral Directors
A Glimpse Into Mental Health Crisis Services
Articles and Printed Materials
- Cyberbullies Harm
- Suicide Prevention is Everybody's Business
- Suicide Prevention Card
- More articles about mental health
Community Resources
- Suicide Prevention Services
635 N Main, Wichita, Kansas
316-660-7500
Phone and walk-in services
24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Language line services - Mental Health America
555 N Woodlawn, Suite 3105, Wichita, Kansas 67208
316-207-9313
8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday - Friday
Warmline 316-260-2340
24 hours a day, 7 days a week
- Crisis Intervention Services
(Emergency mental health)
635 N Main, Wichita Kansas
316-660-7500
Phone and walk-in services
24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Language line services - Wichita State University Community Engagement Institute
Information and referral services of Kansas self-help groups
316-978-3843
1-800-445-0116
8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday – Friday - Sedgwick County Department on Aging
Information and referral services of available aging services
316-660-5120
8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday – Friday - United Way of the Plains
Dial 2-1-1 toll free across Kansas to talk with trained specialists (to find help or to volunteer). All phone calls are confidential. Calls are answered 24 hours a day, 7 days a week - Kansas Suicide Prevention Resource Center