A clinical psychologist at Irwin Army Community Hospital addresses the silent struggle of suicide ideation within our Army community. Life events, PCS moves, and relationship changes can lead to isolation, and the stigma often prevents Soldiers from speaking up. Breaking the silence and making that first disclosure is the most critical turning point in getting help.
If you or someone you know is struggling, help is available right here at Fort Riley. Reach out using the resources below:
Call or text 988 for the 24/7 Suicide & Crisis Helpline
Call 888-239-DOCS (3627) to Schedule a Mental Health Appointment
Walk-In Clinic Locations on Fort Riley (Monday - Friday, 0730 - 1530 hours):
Farrelly Health Clinic (Serving 1st, 2nd,...
When Dylan Banks looks into the mouth of a Fort Riley patient, he isn’t just looking at enamel and gums. He is looking at the readiness of the 1st Infantry Division.
Banks is entering his fourth year at the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Dentistry. In his mid-30s, the Air Force veteran is completing an externship at Fort Riley’s Custer Hill Dental Clinic.
For three weeks, he has traded the academic environment of his civilian dental school for the fast-paced, real-world consequences of Army dentistry. It’s an environment that has shaped his understanding of what the profession is meant to achieve.
“I like the aspect that you’re not bound to choose, you’re not having to look at financials to make a determination...
08.21.2026 | FORT RILEY, KANSAS, US |
Story by Jorge Gomez
FORT RILEY, Kan. — UMKC dental student Dylan Banks speaks with Fort Riley DENTAC Commander LTC Aaron Amano on his final day at Fort Riley. Banks, a former Air Force enlisted technician, shared his reflections on treating 1st Infantry Division Soldiers and the unique clinical perspective gained through the civilian-military educational partnership. mission-driven care.
