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The 988 Suicide Crisis Lifeline: Spreading Awareness and Saving Lives One Year In

988 Suicide Prevention Lifeline

988 is a national suicide prevention hotline providing support to those experiencing mental distress. Learn more about it’s impact here.

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The Loneliness Epidemic: Cultivating a Culture of Connection

The U.S. Surgeon General released an advisory on the loneliness epidemic. Here’s how connection can bring healing and support well-being.

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How to Prevent Suicide Attempts From Over-the-Counter Medications

Prevent Suicide from OTC drugs

If you or someone in your care is experiencing a life-threatening emergency, call 911 immediately. *Updated May 2025 No parent wants to imagine their child is at risk of suicide. […]

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Suicide Prevention: Resources For Parents and Caregivers

Suicide Prevention Resources

Many of our lives have been touched by suicide, and we can all help eliminate it by learning more about suicide prevention. Start your education today with these suicide prevention resources.

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What You Need to Know About the Suicide Prevention Hotline Changing to 988

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The number 988 is now a national suicide prevention hotline to provide support to those experiencing mental distress. Learn more here.

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20 Success Stories: Mental Health, Family Reunification, Foster Care and Adoption Support Transform Lives

Inspiring success stories - mental health success stories - foster care and adoption success stories - family reunification success stories

Looking for mental health success stories? Family reunification after foster care success stories? Adoption success stories? These miracles happen daily at KVC!

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First-Ever Mental Wellness Expo Shines a Light on Mental Health Challenges and Support Available

Mental Wellness Expo 2022 - KVC Health Systems Legacy Brokers Kansas City

A new survey shows that Americans are experiencing more stress than ever before. Join us for the first annual Mental Wellness Expo. A free event in-person or online.

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What to Expect When a Child Discharges From a Children’s Psychiatric Hospital

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Read this article to understand how you can continue helping a child after they discharge from a children’s psychiatric hospital.

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Exposing the Connection Between Social Media and Teen Suicide

Social media has greatly changed how we receive news, network with friends and colleagues, and keep up with the latest happenings. However, we have also witnessed the negative effects of social media and social networking, particularly with teens.

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Kevin Briggs: The Bridge Between Suicide and Life

Kevin Briggs, suicide prevention

Retired California highway patrol Sergeant Kevin Briggs has prevented hundreds of suicide attempts on the Golden Gate Bridge by simply listening.

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