Kansas Launches 24-7 Crisis Ride Service | Kansas City News

Kansas is rolling out a groundbreaking 24/7 transportation service for mental health and substance use crises, funded by $2.46 million in federal dollars and designed to replace police cars and ER visits with compassionate, trauma-informed rides to specialized care. Covering all 105 counties, the system will be run by a single contractor (possibly regionally divided) and staffed by trained drivers who can respond via referrals from 988, hospitals, clinics, and law enforcement. Aimed at rural areas and overwhelmed systems, it’s set to launch in 3-6 months — offering a vital lifeline while easing pressure on first responders and strengthening behavioral health access across the state. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/e3b7ecee76218411