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California mental health providers are reporting receiving more calls from people in crisis since the launch of the 988 hotline on July 15, 2022. Courtesy Getty Images. California made it easier ...
The Kane County Health Department invites the community to attend its “Safe Kane County” drive-through pickup, scheduled for Friday, April 25. The event will take place from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Tulsa’s 911 call center and Family & Children’s Services are teaming up to effectively respond to callers experiencing a ...
The Trump administration is considering eliminating the 988 Suicide Prevention and Crisis Lifeline’s specialized services for ...
The goal is to further promote the free and confidential 988 Lifeline and encourage tribal citizens to seek support when facing mental health challenges. Building on efforts launched in 2023, this ...
The nonprofit that operates the hotline says staffing reductions would limit its ability to help people in crisis.
Mental health professionals say the 988 hotline is an invaluable resource, and any cuts would affect the strides being made in the state to meet growing demand.
People seeking emotional and mental health support can dial 988 for help in the same way they might dial 911 for medical emergencies. Soon after its launch, the 988 Lifeline included a subnetwork ...