Kansas to Outsource Youth Crisis Services to Nonprofit
Topeka-based HealthSource Integrated Solutions will begin managing state mobile crisis response services on November 1, 2026.
Updated on Oct. 22, 2026 in Children’s Health
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Starting November 1, 2026, the Kansas Department for Children and Families will transition its mobile crisis response operations to HealthSource Integrated Solutions. The Topeka-based nonprofit will oversee youth support services under an initial three-year contract.
Why it matters
The partnership aims to deliver essential care directly to children and teenagers in their homes or communities. By providing mobile support, the initiative seeks to decrease the reliance on hospitalizations and out-of-home placements for Kansas youth.
The helpline serves Kansas residents age 20 and younger through a 24-hour service model. Support is accessed by calling 1-833-441-2240, which remains the primary contact for crisis screening and in-person assistance.
The players
Kansas Department for Children and Families
This state agency is responsible for providing social services, child welfare, and protective support to families across Kansas.
HealthSource Integrated Solutions
Based in Topeka, this nonprofit organization specializes in delivering integrated behavioral health and crisis response solutions.
The details
The program provides a comprehensive suite of resources including a 24-hour hotline, professional crisis screening, and direct service connections. These services are designed to stabilize young individuals experiencing a crisis in their immediate environment.
Timeline
The state established the Family Mobile Crisis Helpline in 2021.
HealthSource Integrated Solutions assumes service responsibility on November 1, 2026.
The Big Picture
This transition marks a structural evolution of the 2021 Kansas Family Mobile Crisis Helpline initiative. It shifts the management of state-mandated crisis response from internal oversight to a specialized nonprofit partner.
Kansas residents age 20 and younger can continue to utilize the helpline for immediate crisis screening and in-person support. No disruption to service is expected as the provider change takes effect in November.
The takeaway
Families requiring urgent support should keep the 1-833-441-2240 number accessible for immediate assistance. This program remains the primary state-level resource for youth experiencing mental health or emotional crises.
Further reading
Learn more about the latest resources for families at Kansas Children’s Health.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Kclyradio.
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