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Calls to Kansas Suicide Crisis Hotline Increase After Launch of 988 Number

Tuesday, September 6 by Adam Kolb

LAWRENCE, Kan. (KNS) - Calls to Kansas suicide crisis hotlines are up following the launch of a three-digit 988 hotline. The Johnson County Mental Health Center is one of three centers that answer 988 calls in the state. It’s seen more than a 20% increase... Read More.

Gov. Kelly Announces $3.2M in Grants to Aid Opioid Crisis

Wednesday, August 24 by Adam Kolb

TOPEKA, Kan. – Governor Laura Kelly today announced $3.2 million in grants that will be used to assist rural first responders combatting opioid abuse. The grants will fund training regarding carrying and administering approved medication for emergency reversal of opioid overdose. “The opioid crisis impacts families across... Read More.

New 988 Mental Health Crisis Hotline Launches Saturday

Friday, July 15 by Grant Barrett

(AP) - Quick help for suicidal thoughts and other mental health emergencies will soon be as easy as 9-8-8. The United States’ first nationwide three-digit mental health crisis hotline goes live on Saturday. It’s designed to be as easy to remember... Read More.

Southwest Kansas Water Crisis Through Eyes of a Farmer: ‘This Drought is Real’

Friday, June 10 by Adam Kolb

By Tim Carpenter, Kansas Reflector TOPEKA — Farmer Tom Willis’ attempt to get some sleep ahead of testimony to a U.S. Senate agriculture committee studying drought was interrupted by a 3 a.m. telephone call from back home. Oddly timed calls typically mean cattle are loose on... Read More.

Farm Rescue helping farmers and ranchers in crisis

Monday, May 30 by Brownfield Ag News

A nonprofit is lending a helping hand to farm and ranch families during some of their most difficult times. Farm Rescue’s Dan Erdmann says their organization has aided over 800 families since 2005 through planting, haying, harvesting and livestock feeding assistance. “We call it a... Read More.