Lawrence community member earns Native Advocacy Award named for KU staff member
Elwood Ott, a Lawrence advocate for suicide prevention and mental health, has earned an inaugural award celebrating support of Native American students.
August Rudisell / Lawrence Times
Experts highlight stats, violence prevention efforts at Public Health After Dark event
When it comes to preventing violence in Douglas County, experts told a crowd of about 50 people on Thursday it takes a comprehensive community approach, and those efforts need to focus on youth as early as possible.
Carter Gaskins/Lawrence Times
Lawrence, Baldwin events to highlight suicide prevention, support survivors of suicide loss
An upcoming panel in Lawrence and a supportive event in Baldwin City will focus on suicide prevention, as well as remembering loved ones lost to suicide.
Kansas suicide and crisis hotline sees post-election spike
The state suicide and crisis hotline received a record number of calls a day following the election, with LGBTQ+ and Spanish-speaking lines seeing especially high traffic.
Carter Gaskins/Lawrence Times
Words Save Lives event brings community together in North Lawrence
Lawrence community members gathered for poetry, music, some laughs and a few tears at the 11th annual Words Save Lives event on Tuesday, which was World Suicide Prevention Day.
Evening of poetry, music and more to encourage dialogue around suicide prevention in Lawrence
The annual “Words Save Lives” event in Lawrence will bring together local artists to share their lived experiences related to suicide.
Chloe Anderson/Lawrence Times
HeadQuarters Kansas announces interim executive director after predecessor resigns
HeadQuarters Kansas, previously known as Kansas Suicide Prevention Headquarters, has hired an interim executive director following the former CEO’s resignation.
Second workshop in BIPOC wellness series to center suicide prevention
A free workshop this weekend will focus on suicide risk and prevention among BIPOC (Black, Indigenous and People of Color) community members.
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