Success for the 988 lifeline would involve active management of acute crisis and help connecting people to broader mental health resources, he said. “It’s active supportive listening ...

Federal leaders say the change will help get localized resources to those who need them more efficiently and effectively — and ultimately save lives. “The goal of 988 is to help people in a ...

There is also an online chat at 988lifeline.org Indiana residents seeking mental health resources should dial 988 instead of 211 soon. The Be Well Crisis Helpline will no longer be in use as of ...

For Austin, there weren’t nearly as many resources available for him back then as there are today, and he says if 988 was around 25 years ago, things could have gone differently for him.

Even with the upgraded 988 mental health hotline, there are still some callers who need to be connected with in-person services. In rural areas especially, those resources remain few and far between.

“Georouting means that those responding to 988 inquiries have a lot more knowledge of local resources and local events.” The requirements would take effect 30 days from the effective date of ...

It can be overwhelming when you don’t know where to turn or what resources are available ... One tool that can save lives is the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. This free, confidential service ...

New 988 Call Center will open in Southern Nevada in late July funding comes from a surcharge on cellphones and landlines.

“You ended up having long wait times, you might have gotten discouraged, or not gotten the resources you expected," said Miller. "Educating people about that 988 line and making sure those ...