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In the year and a half since its launch, 988 — the country's easy-to-remember, three-digit suicide and crisis hotline — has received about 8.1 million calls, texts, and chats.

Dozens of crisis counselors responded to a survey about their work experiences, painting a picture of uneven training, uncertainty about how long to stay on the line, and different policies on whether to inform a caller when police are on their way.

In a small survey, 47 crisis counselors voiced their concerns.

A newly released report, based on responses from 47 crisis counselors, explored variations in their training and work experiences.

More than a year after its launch, public awareness of the national 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline remains moderate, a new survey found.

Folks who are suffering from mental distress are more likely to know about -- and use -- the 988 lifeline than people who aren't.

It was only Sunday that he stunned the region by announcing he would quit his race to succeed state Sen. Toni Atkins and seek help for combat- and childhood-related PTSD, along with alcoholism.

A bombshell complaint filed by a former Metropolitan Transit System employee and made public Wednesday accuses County Supervisor Nathan Fletcher of sexual harassment and sexual assault.

AB 988: New mental health legislation and a mothers crusade to honor her son Miles Hall was killed by police in 2019 The bill was named after Miles Hall, who was shot and killed by police in 2019. and last updated 2021-04-22 00:02:44-04 (KGTV) -- Taun Hall remembers her son, Miles, as a caring man who was best friends with his sister. “He had a heart of gold, big smile,” Hall said, who grew up in San Diego. “He was also a self-taught musician. He learned how to play the piano on ...

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