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FCC Report on the NSPL Improvement Act of 2018 August 29, 2019

This report recommends that a 3-digit code be used for a national suicide prevention and mental health crisis hotline system. The full report is linked below:

KDHE Press Release: Suicide on the Rise June 7, 2018

On June 7, 2018 the CDC (Center for Disease Control) produced a report detailing increases in suicide rates across the country. Kansas experienced a dramatic increase in suicide deaths particularly for women. Kansas is ranked 19th for suicide death rates and fifth for overall change in suicide rates.

Kansas Department of Health and Environment Releases 2014 Annual Vital Statistics Report October 16, 2015

KDHE has released the most recent annual report on Vital Statistics in Kansas, which includes data and statistics on suicide deaths in the state.

Governor Brownback Signs Suicide Prevention Week Proclamation August 31, 2015

On Friday, August 28, Kansas Governor Sam Brownback signed a proclamation designating September 7 - 13, 2015 as Suicide Prevention Week.

KDADS Releases Revised State Suicide Prevention Plan - July 29, 2015 July 29, 2015

The Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services is proud to announce the release of the revised Kansas Suicide Prevention Plan.

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CDC, National Center for Health Statistics October 2019 ReportOctober 21, 2019

Death Rates Due to Suicide and Homicide Among Persons Aged 10-24: United States, 2007-2017

Kansas Youth Suicide Prevention CoordinatorMay 14, 2019

On May 7, 2019, the Kansas Legislature approved a bill that would create a position for a Kansas Youth Suicide Prevention Coordinator. This position would implement recommendations of the Youth Suicide Prevention Task Force. The goal of the Task Force is survey efforts underway in Kansas to reduce the incidence of youth suicide and provide recommendations on further steps that can be taken. For a full summary of the Task Force's work follow this link:

Kansas Prevention Conference 2019: Call for PresentationsMay 14, 2019

The Kansas Prevention Collaborative is excited to announce the second annual Kansas Prevention Conference. The Conference will be held in Wichita on October 1-3, 2019. Proposals for presentations are currently being accepted. All suicide prevention partners are encouraged to share a presentation about the important and innovative work being done in their communities.

Social service providers make pitch for funding from Kansas lawmakersFebruary 26, 2019

Monica Kurz, KSPRC Director, gives testimony to the KS House Social Services Budget Committee asking them to help fund National Suicide Prevention Lifeline in Kansas

Prevention TalKS- Preparing for Suicide Prevention MonthJuly 31, 2018

Join KSPRC director, Monica Kurz, for a one hour webinar about preparing to participate in National Suicide Prevention Month on Social Media. Webinar is this Thursday, Aug 2 at noon CST. Topics will include a review of the National Action Alliance's Safe Messaging Framework, and resources for joining the conversation in September.

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