TOPEKA, Kan. - The Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services (KDADS) Secretary Howard announced today the agency has awarded Kansas Suicide Prevention Headquarters (KSPHQ) $231,616 to support its cause.
KDADS Secretary Laura Howard has announced the agency has awarded Kansas Suicide Prevention Headquarters $231,616 to support the Kansas Suicide Prevention Coalition's continued enhancement of suicide prevention efforts, goals and activities.
Governor Laura Kelly has announced that since its launch in July 2022, the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline has handled a nearly 27 percent increase in call volume compared to the six months before its launch.