Local Resources

Comcare Crisis Center is the community mental health center providing crisis services to the Wichita area. The local crisis line number is 316-660-7500.

Wichita Area Sexual Assault Center provides services for victims of sexual violence.

Women's Initiative Network provides assistance for women leaving abusive situations.

Addictions Specialist of Kansas is a local addiction treatment center providing outpatient services and support.

KidzCope provides support groups, programs, and workshops for children and families struggling with the grief of losing a loved one.

WSU Community Engagement Institute tracks and informs the community about local support groups.

United Way of the Plains has resource guides for mental health needs, homelessness, financial assistance, legal assistance, food banks, and medical needs.

National Resources

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is 1-800-273-8255.

National Domestic Violence Hotline is 1-800-799-7233.

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Hotline is 1-800-662-HELP (4357).    

DrugRehab.com provides information about addiction, treatment, and recovery.

The Recovery Village provides information about heroin addiction and recovery as well as a heroin addiction hotline: 844-207-6576.

National Sexual Assault Hotline is 1-800-656-HOPE (4673).

RAINN is the nation's largest anti-sexual violence organization dedicated to healing survivors, educating the public, and providing resources to victims and families.

NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) is dedicated to improving the lives of those struggling with mental illness.  The national hotline is 1-800-950-6264, or if having a crisis, text NAMI to 741741. 

BLOGS WE FOLLOW

The Gottman Relationship Blog has helpful tools and research based insights into what makes a successful marriage.

Esther Perel writes about marriage and sexuality, love and desire, affair and affair recovery.

Dr. Henry Cloud writes about setting healthy boundaries and having healthy relationships.

Leslie Vernick writes about emotional abuse and helping victims recognize and heal from the impact of emotional abuse.  This blog is written from a Christian perspective.

OUR FAVORITE TED TALKS AND VIDEOS

Esther Perel on why people in happy marriages cheat.

Brene Brown on the power of vulnerability.

Celeste Headlee on how to have better conversations.

Brene Brown on the anatomy of trust.

Emily Nagoski on the key to a great sex life.

Sue Johnson on the relationship between sex and intimacy.

A description of the four horseman of the apocalypse in marriage.

Julie Gottman on how to bring up a complaint without hurting your partner.