An event later this month will raise awareness about the issue of suicide in the community.
The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, AFSP, says suicide rates in Kansas are on the rise, with one person dying every 16 hours.
Suicide is the second leading cause of death for people ages 10 to 24.
Gayla Kelly is a member of AFSP. She lost her brother to suicide in 2016.
(Read more: KSN-TV)