EHN Shares Importance of 988 Awareness Day
Since 2022, Ohio's 988 Lifeline specialists have handled over 617,000 contacts, with 53% of Ohioans now familiar with this free, confidential crisis support service.
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Ohio Recognizes 988 Day: A national call to prioritize mental health and crisis support
COLUMBUS — Monday, Sept. 8 marks 988 Day, a national day of awareness and action to promote the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, a vital resource that connects Ohioans experiencing a mental health or substance use crisis with free, confidential support 24/7. Local, state, and national events – including community mental health fairs, training sessions, webinars, […] The post Ohio Recognizes 988 Day: A national call to prioritize mental health an…
EHN shares importance of 988 Awareness Day
September is Suicide Prevention Month, and on 988 Awareness Day, ABC-7 is sharing word of the resource made special for mental health struggles — the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. 988 Awareness Day is a day of action on every year on Sept. 8., and the goal is to reduce stigma about mental health issues and make care accessible to everyone… Emergence Health Network hosted a rock painting event so that people around the community can be reminde…
988 Day raises awareness for suicide and crisis hotline - WCCB Charlotte
CHARLOTTE, N.C.- 988 Day is an annual day of action to raise awareness about the 988 suicide and crisis lifeline. Libby Safrit, Executive Director and Clinical psychologist at Teen Health Connection chats about the importance of the day.
Second annual 988 Day brings attention to suicide and crisis lifeline
Monday, Sept. 8, marks the second annual observation of 988 Day. Activities planned for the day focus on raising awareness of the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. This year’s theme — “Compassionate help. Anytime. Anywhere.” — celebrates the heart of 988: empathy, accessibility and reliability. Nationally, more than 15,000 counselors work across the 988 network […]
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