Now that 988 is here, it’s easier for people in crisis to get support. So far, it seems to successfully be reaching more people.
became law. Posters, magnets, stickers, and social media campaigns urged people who are in a crisis or worried about a loved one to dial the easy-to-remember number, just like they would dial 911 for emergencies related to physical health.
Here are some important things to know before you dial 988, as well as what it's like to make the call.When you call 988, you’ll hear an automated greeting that lists different options, including a connection to the Veterans Crisis Line , Spanish-language services , or a service for LGBTQ people under 25 .
The Lifeline is made up of a network of over 200 independently owned and operated local centers. Extensive training involves a minimum of 40 hours of coursework that includes learning about the evidence-based practices that are known to prevent suicide, she said.Let’s say you moved to Brooklyn 20 years ago but never got around to changing your mobile number .
“Funding for crisis workers has improved dramatically, but more staff will need to be recruited and trained, and that all costs money,” he said. The question is where funding should come from. “Most folks who are deaf or hard of hearing have moved to video phones as it is easier and more of a connected way to communicate,” Naturale said.A texting pilot program for those who speak Spanish is in the works, Naturale said. But texting may only further tax the relatively small staff at crisis centers, Wood said.
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