At PA's 988 call centers, crisis counselors offer empathy, and juggle limited resources
The new 988 system launched in mid-July, and one early estimate says calls went up 45% nationally during the first week.
Source: wskg.org
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Calls are up, but many 988 call centers lack resources to offer in-person help : Shots
In a mental health crisis, a conversation with an empathetic listener can be live-saving. But when someone needs in-person help, theres a shortage of resources in many parts of the country.
Source: npr.org
Pennsylvania prepares to swtich to "988"
FOX43 Finds Out if PA is ready to roll out the 988 number as the new suicide prevention lifeline phone number in July.
United States Jayne Wildasin Kristen Houser Office Of Mental Health Communications Commission Substance Abuse Services
Source: fox43.com
Pennsylvania prepares to swtich to "988"
FOX43 Finds Out if PA is ready to roll out the 988 number as the new suicide prevention lifeline phone number in July.
United States Jayne Wildasin Kristen Houser Office Of Mental Health Communications Commission Substance Abuse Services
Source: fox43.com
As 988 hotline goes live in Pennsylvania, crisis centers need workers
Experts raise staffing, funding and infrastructure concerns as the official launch approaches.
Source: wesa.fm
Memorial Walk, Suicide Prevention Training in May
As we welcome the spring that has been slow in coming this year, we are again able to care for each other by gathering together. On April 30, community members
Source: gettysburgtimes.com