Kelly Signs Legislation Creating Suicide Prevention and Mental Health Crisis Hotline

TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly signed Senate Bill 19, bipartisan legislation that creates the state’s suicide prevention and mental health crisis hotline and behavioral health intervention teams. Kansans will soon be able to call 9-8-8 to receive support during a mental health emergency.

“The creation of the 9-8-8 suicide prevention hotline will provide Kansans immediate access to qualified mental h…