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988 Mental Health Crisis Line is Active

988 Mental Health Crisis Line is Active

Time to Update Your Suicide Prevention Resource List!

We know you’ve been meaning to! We're all realizing that in the last few years resources have moved, rebranded or simply disappeared.

PRISM Network is working with state and community organizations to GET YOU UPDATED!

Our goals are to provide:

*      Current, up to date links, phone/text numbers and hours of operation

·      Resources for all populations including underserved communities

·      Shareable graphics and imaging when available for websites, social media campaigns and newsletters

START BY ADDING THE NEW 988 MENTAL HEALTH CRISIS LIFELINE

One of the biggest Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Announcements is the NEW 988 Mental Health Crisis Line.

988 is now active across the United States and should be at the top of your Suicide Prevention List!

This system is designed to provide a Mental Health Specific Crisis Line separate from the 911 Emergency System

One three-digit number will route callers directly to the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline which was formally the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline.

When people call, text or chat 988 they will be connected to trained counselors that are already part of the established Lifeline Network.  These counselors will then be able to connect them directly to support and resources specific to their needs and difficulties.

SAMSHA has provided a 988 Media Toolkit so your organization can get the word out!

The Toolkit has graphics you can use on your website, social media and newsletters!

Access the SAMSHA 988 Toolkit Here

Here is a sample of images available for your organization to use:

For more logo and branding ideas click here: https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/988/partner-toolkit/logo-branding

Need help adding 988 Information to your organization's website or resource list? Contact us at azprismnetwork@gmail.com