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Organizations making a difference

The Thomas Joseph Karlin Foundation connects people to the organizations doing this work every day. Browse our network of mental health and suicide prevention partners across Kansas City and beyond.

Crisis Support

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

National

Free, confidential support for people in suicidal crisis or mental health distress. Call or text 988 anytime, 24/7.

Crisis Support

Kansas City Crisis Center

Kansas City, MO

Providing 24-hour crisis intervention, counseling, and community education to individuals and families in the Kansas City metro area.

Community Resources

NAMI Kansas City

Kansas City, MO

The National Alliance on Mental Illness Kansas City chapter offers education, advocacy, and support groups for individuals and families affected by mental illness.

Community Resources

Johnson County Mental Health Center

Olathe, KS

Comprehensive mental health services for Johnson County residents, including crisis services, outpatient therapy, and community support programs.

Youth & Teen Programs

Teen Lifeline

National

A teen-to-teen crisis hotline staffed by trained teen volunteers, offering peer support for young people facing difficult situations.

Youth & Teen Programs

Hope Squad

National / Kansas City area

School-based peer-to-peer suicide prevention program training students to recognize warning signs and connect classmates to help.

National Organizations

American Foundation for Suicide Prevention

National

The leading national organization dedicated to saving lives and bringing hope to those affected by suicide through research, education, and advocacy.

National Organizations

Mental Health America

National

Promoting mental health as a critical part of overall wellness through advocacy, education, research, and services for all Americans.

If you or someone you know is struggling — Call or text 988