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There are several free and 24-hour support lines, like 988, for those dealing with mental health issues or the general holiday blues. The challenge is making sure people know these resources exist.
Oregon crisis counselors provided behavioral health support to more than 53,000 contacts in first year since transition to 988. Nearly one year since the
Oregon crisis counselors provided behavioral health support to more than 53,000 contacts in first year since transition to 988, according to the Oregon Health Authority (OHA).
Oregon crisis counselors provided behavioral health support to more than 53,000 contacts in first year since transition to 988, according to the Oregon Health Authority (OHA).
(Portland, OR) -- It's been a year since the 988 number was created to take calls from people in crisis, and the number of calls increased 33 percent. Previously, Oregon had a ten digit number fo...