Deputy Wraps Car in 988 to Support Suicide Prevention

Deputy wraps car in 988 to support suicide prevention

SIOUX FALLS S.D. (KELO) --The Hanson County Sheriff's Department is advocating for mental health awareness by wrapping one deputy's car with the number for the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline 988. 988 is the number for the hotline, which answers calls, texts and chats and support individuals in crisis throughout South Dakota. The number is available 24/7, as is the chat and text options. "The idea behind this car is when people see that it's just an…

From 911 to 988: How does Missouri’s investment in a behavioral health crisis network improve mental health care?

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