Live Connected KS

27/03/2026

Keep checking in! And share the Veterans Crisis Line!
https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/

26/03/2026

Could this toolkit be useful to your community, VA, and CCBHC?
SAMHSA's new toolkit supports Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHCs) in their work to serve SMVF, with guidance for a wide range of community based-behavioral health providers.
https://library.samhsa.gov/product/engaging-service-members-veterans-families-toolkit-certified-community-behavioral/pep26-01-007

25/03/2026

Our 1st Infantry Division recently shared that Fort Riley is preparing to open the new Survivor Outreach Services (SOS) facility at historic Grimes Hall, building 510, with a ribbon-cutting scheduled for March 31. Grimes Hall is being renovated for the Hall of Heroes to provide comfort, preserve the legacy of the fallen, and support families through healing and remembrance. ❤️ The fallen and their families are never forgotten.

https://www.facebook.com/reel/3843916112570353

05/03/2026

Check out 1 Degree of Separation - a unique su***de prevention resource that uses humor, storytelling, and practical tools to help people start real conversations about depression and mental health. 💬

1° of Separation uses clean comedy and real conversation to deliver su***de prevention training worldwide. Through our “5 Questions” mental health first aid tools, we empower schools, Native American communities, veterans, and military units to break stigma and save lives.

20/02/2026

Struggling with money stress? FINVET, the VA’s National Veterans Financial Resource Center, offers one-stop financial tools, tips, and resources to help Veterans earn more, save smarter, and protect their money because financial well-being supports mental health and overall stability.

Apply for and manage the VA benefits and services you’ve earned as a Veteran, Servicemember, or family member—like health care, disability, education, and more.

13/02/2026

📣 Community Event
NAMI Kansas SMVF Mental Health Awareness Day is February 19 at the Kansas State Capitol.

A day to raise awareness, reduce stigma, and support service members, veterans, and families.

11/02/2026

If you’ve lost someone to su***de, you’re not alone. VA offers guidance, support services, counseling, and connections to community resources to help you through grief and begin healing. Learn more about available support for survivors here: https://shorturl.at/WwpKV

09/02/2026

Armed Forces Appreciation Day at the Kansas State Capitol this Wednesday.

Visit kovs.ks.gov to learn more.

07/02/2026

You don’t have to wait until you’re in crisis. Create your own safety plan with tools that help you cope, stay connected, and find support. Free and easy to use.

Apply for and manage the VA benefits and services you’ve earned as a Veteran, Servicemember, or family member—like health care, disability, education, and more.

04/02/2026

Calling all Kansas students in grades 6–12! Share your voice in our Youth Art Contest—express hope, strength, and resilience through your art. Whether you paint, draw, create digitally, or make a short video or audio piece, your story matters.

No matter the challenges, art can help us reflect and connect. Entries are due by April 3rd. Join us in supporting mental well-being and uplifting our community.

Learn more and enter at https://kansassu***depreventioncoalition.org/youth-art-contest/

30/01/2026

Kansas offers free, permanent hunting and fishing licenses for qualifying disabled veterans who are state residents, honorably discharged, and have a service-connected disability rating of at least 30 %.

The official website of the Kansas Department of Wildlife & Parks