ABOUT US
The Show Me Zero Youth Suicide (ZYS) Initiative is a collaboration among behavioral health providers to reduce suicides and suicide attempts in youth ages 10-24 by focusing on prevention and early intervention. The initiative has special emphasis on clients who are at higher risk for suicide.
What can you expect to receive from the Zero Suicide Program?
For those who meet eligibility, will be provided with a case manager who has specialized training and a deep understanding to address and manage suicidal thoughts and behaviors. Clients will receive intensive case management services to help connect them with long-term mental health treatment and will learn coping skills in their natural environments to better address their suicidality and maintain safety.
How can you refer to the Zero Suicide Program?
If you or a loved one feel that you may benefit from this program, please call our intake line at 816-966-0900. A program Team Lead will then schedule an intake appointment.
Program Goals
The main goals of the Zero Youth Suicide Prevention Program are:
- To improve the system of care for suicidal youth who use hospital emergency departments, inpatient psychiatric facilities and/or crisis hotlines
- Increase and expand upon prevention and early intervention efforts in schools
- Strengthen prevention efforts for at-risk youth in other setting
Who We Serve:
The Youth Suicide Prevention program serves youth ages 10-24, who struggle with suicidal thoughts or behaviors, and who reside or attend school in Jackson or Cass County.
Youth Suicide Prevention Team
816-966-0900
The National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Call or Text 988
ReDiscover’s Fearon Building
901 NE Independence Ave.
Lee’s Summit, MO 64086
Interested in starting services?
VIEW OUR CLIENT INTAKE PROCESS HERE.