Crisis Support Resources — Lawrence & Douglas County, Kansas
If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis, you are not alone. Help is available right now. The following local and national resources provide compassionate, confidential support 24/7.
Immediate Danger
If you are in immediate danger or need urgent medical help, please call 911.
Local Crisis Options
Douglas County Behavioral Health Crisis Line
📞 785-841-2345 This is the main crisis line for Lawrence and Douglas County. Trained mental health professionals are available to provide support, assess your needs, and connect you with local services — including mobile response and crisis stabilization options.
Treatment & Recovery Center (TRC) of Douglas County
📍 1000 W. 2nd Street, Lawrence, KS 🌐 trcdgks.org The TRC is a 24/7 walk-in crisis center offering behavioral health urgent care and stabilization. No appointment is required. You can come anytime for help, evaluation, or short-term support.
Mobile Response Team (MRT)
Available 7 days a week (8 a.m. – 2 a.m.) A trained team can come to your location within Douglas County to provide on-site support, assessment, and safety planning. 📞 To request: call 785-832-7509 or 785-843-0250
Bert Nash Community Mental Health Center
📞 24-Hour Crisis Line: 785-843-9192 🌐 bertnash.org/crisis Bert Nash partners with Douglas County to coordinate crisis response, outpatient follow-up, and community support after stabilization.
Lawrence Memorial Hospital (LMH Health)
If you come to the LMH Emergency Department, the Integrated Crisis Team is available 24/7 to provide behavioral health evaluation, stabilization, and connection to ongoing care.
Statewide & National Hotlines
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
📞 Call or text 988 💬 Chat online at 988lifeline.org Trained counselors offer 24/7 confidential support for anyone in emotional distress or suicidal crisis.
HeadQuarters Kansas
🌐 hqkansas.org The regional provider for 988 calls and texts, offering local understanding and connection to Douglas County resources.
Kansas Crisis Hotline
📞 1-888-363-2287 Support for anyone experiencing domestic violence, sexual assault, or abuse.
Crisis Text Line
Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a trained crisis counselor via text message.
If You’re Unsure Where to Start
It’s okay not to know what you need right away. Start by calling 988 or 785-841-2345 — they can listen and guide you toward the best next step for your situation.