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988 Lifeline sees boost in use and funding in first months
by Rhitu Chatterjee January 16, 2023Enlarge this image A bookmark with the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline is displayed by Lance Neiberger, a volunteer with the Natrona…
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New 988 mental health crisis line sees jump in calls and texts during first month
by Rhitu Chatterjee September 10, 2022Enlarge this image A bookmark advertising the 988 suicide and crisis lifeline emergency telephone number displayed by a volunteer with the Natrona…
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At 988 call centers, crisis counselors offer empathy — and juggle limited resources
by Brett Sholtis August 26, 2022Enlarge this image Call center specialist Michael Colluccio works on a team that answers 988 calls from people whose phones have area…
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Social media posts warn people not to call 988. Here’s what you need to know
by Aneri Pattani August 11, 2022Enlarge this image Only when the caller cannot or will not collaborate on a safety plan and the counselor feels the caller…
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The new 988 mental health hotline is live. Here’s what to know
by Rhitu Chatterjee July 15, 2022Enlarge this image Starting July 16, people in mental health crisis will have a new three-digit number, 988, through which to reach…