Suicide
Prevention
Because Every Life Matters.
Hope is Always Within Reach
Suicide Prevention at The Center
At The Center for Counseling & Consultation, we believe every life has value. Suicide prevention is not just a program — it is a commitment to our neighbors, our schools, our families, and our future.
Across Barton, Pawnee, Rice, and Stafford counties, we are working together to cultivate help, hope, and healing. Through youth leadership, community partnerships, education, and crisis support, we are building a region where no one has to struggle alone.
Need Help Now?
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You do not have to be in immediate danger to reach out.
You will not get in trouble for asking for help.
There is someone ready to listen.
Our Commitment to Suicide Prevention
Suicide prevention requires more than awareness — it requires action, conversation, and collaboration.
In 2026 and beyond, we are prioritizing communication and collaboration across our communities. We are strengthening partnerships with schools, families, local organizations, healthcare providers, and community leaders to ensure that support is visible, accessible, and compassionate.
We believe:
There is no wrong door for help.
Early intervention saves lives.
Youth voices matter.
Education reduces stigma.
Communities heal together.
Teen Council
Teen Council
Suicide Prevention Taskforce
Our Suicide Prevention Taskforce brings together community members, educators, healthcare providers, parents, faith leaders, youth representatives and anyone with a passion for our mission to strengthen prevention efforts across Central Kansas.
The taskforce focuses on:
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Community education
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Coordinated messaging
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Public awareness campaigns
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Event planning
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Postvention response
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Data-informed strategies
Meetings are held bi-monthly and are open to individuals who want to make a meaningful difference.
Why it's Important
Area Suicide Data & Statistics
Our Awareness Events
We believe visibility saves lives.
Throughout the year we host and participate in:
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Suicide Prevention Awareness Month activities (September)
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Youth-led awareness campaigns
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Advocacy Day at the Capitol
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Community walks and outreach events
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Collaborative mental health initiatives
Follow us on social media or subscribe to our newsletter to stay involved.
For Teens - This is For You
Hey.
If you landed on this page because things feel heavy… we’re really glad you’re here.
Maybe you’re overwhelmed.
Maybe you’re exhausted.
Maybe you feel like no one understands what’s going on in your head.
Maybe you’ve thought about hurting yourself.
First — you are not weak for feeling this way.
Second — you are not alone, even if it feels like it.
You deserve:
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To be heard.
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To feel safe.
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To have someone take you seriously.
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To have a future bigger than this moment.
Talking about suicide does NOT get you in trouble. It does not automatically mean hospitalization. It does not make you dramatic.
It means you’re brave enough to say, “I need help.”
If calling feels scary, you can text 988.
If that feels like too much, tell one safe adult.
If you don’t know who that is — start with us.
Your story is not over.
For Parents & Caregivers
Conversations save lives.
If you’re concerned about your child:
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Look for sudden behavior changes.
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Take talk of hopelessness seriously.
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Ask direct, calm questions.
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Avoid minimizing feelings.
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Create a safety plan with support.
We are here to partner with you — not judge you.
How to Help Someone
You Care About
If you’re worried about someone:
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Take changes in mood or behavior seriously.
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Ask directly: “Are you thinking about suicide?”
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Stay with them if they are at immediate risk.
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Remove access to anything they could use to hurt themselves.
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Help them connect to professional support.
Asking about suicide does NOT plant the idea.
It opens the door to honesty.
If you’re unsure what to say, we can help.
Get Involved
Suicide prevention belongs to all of us.
You can:
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Join the Taskforce
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Apply for Teen Council
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Host a training
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Volunteer at events
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Share resources
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Donate to support prevention efforts
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Start conversations in your circles
Together, we are building a community where asking for help is normal and hope is visible.
Our Mission
At The Center for Counseling & Consultation, we are committed to cultivating help, hope, and healing across Central Kansas.
If you need support — reach out.
If you want to lead — join us.
If you care — you’re already part of this movement.
Hope is always within reach.
Support After Loss
The impact of suicide reaches far beyond one life.
If you have lost someone to suicide, you may experience grief, confusion, anger, guilt, or numbness. There is no “right” way to feel.
We offer:
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Individual counseling
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Family support
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Community response coordination
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Grief resources
You do not have to carry this alone.
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