Our local community is at even more risk after a suicide happens. Here’s how Jackson County steps in to help prevent the ripple effects of a suicide.

Suicide…it happens too much in our community. Here’s how Jackson County fights to prevent it.

Did you know that psychosis is more likely to develop in people between 15 and 25? Fortunately, treatment can be very effective, and has a major impact on the rest of someone’s life.

Helping people with severe mental illnesses integrate into society and improve quality of life takes a lot of careful planning and specialized knowledge. 

Experiencing a mental health crisis can be scary and overwhelming, and they can happen to anybody. 

When mental health crisis situations require law enforcement response, the people who arrive on scene need to be prepared to handle the situation carefully.

Party planning, piano, and symphonies… Jackson County’s Mental Health Division Manager is talented in more ways than one. Watch to find out more.

From suicide prevention, to crisis response, and even jail diversion, Jackson County’s Mental Health Division helps create better outcomes for people dealing with mental health related issues.

Jackson County plays a large role in suicide prevention efforts...