Stop Suicide ICT

Supporters and Community Partners -
StopSu***deICT and Mental Health America of South Central Kansas (MHA) are excited to announce that they will be integrating StopSu***deICT’s services into MHA’s established array of programs. The Boards of both not-for-profits have formally approved a merger with Stop Su***de ICT (SSI), and the leadership of both MHA and SSI are excited to bring their respective resources to strengthen the cause of mental health throughout the region.
The two organizations have had built-in connections for years through SSI’s co-founder Bailey Blair, LMSW, who serves as a Director with MHA and as Vice President and Lead Trainer with SSI. The two 501(c)3’shave worked together on public events, and both have sought to raise awareness, as well as advocate for and serve those throughout the community who live with mental illness. When SSI President Nicole Fenoglio and their Board of Directors recently made the difficult decision to cease operations, MHA reached out to offer an opportunity for their work to continue. Said Fenoglio, “Stop Su***de ICT has been a passion of mine for years, and I’m thrilled to see the work continue under MHA’s umbrella. MHA’s President and CEO Mary Jones was similarly eager to add the resources of SSI to the over 30 mental health programs that MHA already offers throughout the region. “Stop Su***de ICT’s strengths lie in the areas of education and training for su***de prevention,” says Jones. “MHA’s roots are in education, and we provide mental health training as well. But we couldn’t pass up the chance to consolidate those important resources and reach an even broader audience with a stronger message.” MHA signed on to the national ”Zero Su***de”initiative over two years ago, so the addition of SSI will undoubtedly strengthen MHA’s ability to actively participate in that program as well.
The details of the merger are still being worked out, but all parties involved are excited to see SSI continue in this new iteration. If you or someone you know needs mental health care, please reach out to MHA’s outpatient counseling center at 316.652.2590, or utilize the national mental health crisis hotline at 988.
Thank you all for almost 6 years of support and partnership!

All of us at ***deICT want to wish everyone a happy new year for 2024. We hope this year the stigma around mental health is broken!

From everyone at StopSu***deICT, Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! 🎄🎅🏼

We are entering the holiday season. Sadly, many of us have experienced severe conflict, anxiety, and a range of other emotions around the holiday season; therefore, this time of year may be emotionally difficult and draining for some friends and family. We ask everyone to remain mindful of that during these times. And that sometimes, the best gift, is giving grace.

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All of us at StopSu***deICT want to wish everyone a Happy and Blessed Thanksgiving!

How are you spending your day?

Applications NOW OPEN to join the Prevention Ambassadors! Contribute your expertise and provide outreach services aimed at decreasing mental health stigma on campus.

Learn more and apply here: https://www.wichita.edu/services/prevention/peered.php

We are less than a week away from Thanksgiving. When it comes to your mental health, what and/or are you thankful for?

We are so excited to be a part of this project! If you have a chance to check it you, you most definitely should. These are the businesses who put their “fingerprints” on Sedgwick County and help make the county as great as it is.

It is through our bravery and stories that we can break the stigma and help others!

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We wanted to thank everyone who came out for our Witchy Bingo! The costumes were AWESOME!! Congratulations to all the winners of the costume contest and Bingo. It is always a great time at XY Bar

We also want to give a shout out to our volunteers! Thank you for helping us throw this amazing event.

Check out these costumes!

We are ONE day away from Witchy Bingo !!

This is our last event for the year and want to go out with a BOO! Help us bring in the Halloween spirit and raise money for a good cause.

We still have spots open to reserve! Contact XY Bar on FB to reserve your seats.

It will be a hauntingly good time :)

Who is ready for the costume contest Friday at Witchy Bingo ?! We have awesome prizes for bingo winners and for the costume contest winner. Trust me, you want to be there!

You still have time to reserve your table by messaging XY Bar

We want to express our deepest gratitude for everyone who came out and supported such an important cause today!

Thank you to all the different organizations/vendors for coming out and giving information on all the resources available in the community.

Thank you to the volunteers who gave there time today so we can have a successful event! Each of you worked so hard and we couldn’t do it without you!

Thank you to the band, Wushock, our Emcee and speakers, Krista who sang the national anthem, and the DJ for proving us and our guests with entertainment.

Thank you to the runners, walkers, and loved ones who came to cheer the runners and walkers on. Whether you ran/walked for yourself, for your loved one, or in support of someone else’s loved ones - we are so glad you came.

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Having so much fun spreading awareness at the 3rd Annual Suspender4Hope 5K & 1-Mile Fundraiser !!

We are just one week away from The Suspenders for Hope 5K/1-Mile Memorial Walk! If you want to volunteer to help us make this event as best as possible, please click on the link below. Our volunteers mean the world to us!

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Suspenders for Hope 5K/1-Mile Memorial Walk Volunteer Sign-up Form Date: September 30th, 2023 Time: 8-11:30 AM Location: Steve Clark YMCA, 2060 Mid Campus Drive, Wichita, KS 67208 Duties: Volunteers needed for set up, memorial wall, registration, assistance throughout the event for different things, memorial walk leaders (lead the 1-mile walk...

Yesterday, one of our board members, Bailey Blair, gave a presentation to the Kansas College of Osteopathic Medicine on physician su***de awareness (National Physician Su***de Awareness Day is on 09/17).

We are almost one week away! Hope to see you all there!.

Join us for the 3rd Annual Suspenders4Hope 5k and 1 Mile Memorial Walk to benefit StopSu***deICT. The run will be held on September 30, 2023. There is still time to register at the link below. 💛 ***deict
https://runsignup.com/Race/KS/Wichita/Suspenders4Hope5kand1Mile?fbclid=IwAR2ZxLKYtWNvLH83-naGVxPgnUGiHPZISg85ChAs-VpufsBnQsP6kVPIwP4

Sometimes, the best you can do is just getting out of bed in the morning. And that is okay! Small steps lead to big changes. Get out of bed today and tomorrow make your bed. Small steps every day.

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Hanging out at the Race 4 Freedom 5K

We want to thank everyone who came out and supported the organization last night at our Party for Prevention! It was a lovely evening spent together.

We also wanted to give a personal shout out to our two guest speakers! Thank you both so much for sharing your stories with us.

Happy birthday to one of our amazing board members, Coach Nate! Nathan Engels