Netcare to end 24/7 crisis service due to staff shortage
Many employees will transfer to other programs operated by nonprofit Netcare Access when the 24/7 crisis service unit comes to an end by Nov. 25.
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Many employees will transfer to other programs operated by nonprofit Netcare Access when the 24/7 crisis service unit comes to an end by Nov. 25.
Instead of a dispatcher sending police or paramedics, 988 will connect people who call or text with trained mental health counselors, and eventually much more
While some Ohioans can connect to the Lifeline by dialing 988 now, this dialing code will be available to everyone across the United States starting on Saturday.
The Columbus Division of Police is responding to a mounting number of mental health-related calls. It's been a steady increase for at least the last five years.
Feeding South Dakota plans to expand food distribution efforts across Sioux Falls Miranda Paige © Provided by Sioux Falls(Mitchell) KSFY Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, Feeding South Dakota has been serving about two times the amount of food they normally do. SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, Feeding South Dakota has been serving about two times the amount of food they normally do. So the non-profit is expanding its efforts to reach more people and closer to home. When the pandemic started, Feeding South Dakota closed its food pantr...