Breaking the Silence: Mental Health Crisis Response & Prevention

For National Suicide Prevention Month, host Nick Parker talks with Kirstie Millar and Heather Mason from ReDiscover Mental Health about how Lee's Summit is pioneering mental health crisis response through their co-responder program that embeds trained professionals with police officers. The conversation covers the 988 Crisis Lifeline, why talking about suicide creates safety rather than danger, and practical advice for parents on having difficult mental health conversations with their children. Learn about ReDiscover's "No Wrong Door" approach to accessible mental health care and upcoming community events including 988 Awareness Day (September 8th) and their annual Suicide Prevention Walk (September 27th).

This episode provides crucial information about local resources while addressing the reality that mental health support requires both professional intervention and community-wide cultural change.

Resources mentioned:

• 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (call or text 988)
• ReDiscover Mental Health: RediscoverMH.org | 816-966-0900
• Mobile crisis response available 24/7 in Lee's Summit area