Progress and Pain Points in National Crisis Line's First Year

13/07/2023 27 min Temporada 1 Episodio 227
Progress and Pain Points in National Crisis Line's First Year

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It’s been one year since 988, the country’s new mental health crisis line, went live with hopes of transforming crisis services in America. So far, call volumes are up, wait times are down, and reviews are mixed.This week, we check in on what’s working, what’s not, and what’s next for 988.Content warning: This episode includes mentions of suicide. If you or someone you know is in crisis, please call, text or chat with the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988, or contact the Crisis Text Line by texting TALK to 741741.Guests:NaomiMonica Johnson, Director of the 988 & Behavioral Health Crisis Coordinating Office, SAMHSAShawn Kinney, 988 Crisis Counselor, First Choice ServicesDeborah Turner, Director of Crisis and Referral Services, Goodwill of the Finger LakesHannah Wesolowski, Chief Advocacy Officer, National Alliance on Mental Illness Tia Dole, PhD, Chief 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline Officer, Vibrant Emotional HealthKellan Baker, PhD, Executive Director, Whitman-Walker InstituteLearn more and read a full transcript on our website.Want more Tradeoffs? Sign up for our free weekly newsletter featuring the latest health policy research and news.Support this type of journalism today, with a gift. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.