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988 Could Change the Way We Handle Suicide Prevention
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In this epsiode I am joined by Jeremy Brown, Outreach Director for FirstLink. Based out of Fargo, ND FirstLink is a free, confidential service that offers listening and support, referrals to resources, and crisis intervention 24 hours a day.
Jeremy and I will be talking about 988, the National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline that was signed into law in 2020. We’ll discuss the importance of 988 within the larger scope of North Dakota’s Behavioral Health System and how FirstLink plays a critical role in its implementation. We also discuss some of the most common questions related to 988 including:
- What are examples of when I should call 988?
- Can you call the number if you speak another language?
- Is the number only for suicide crises?
- What is the difference between 211 and 988?
#mentalhealth #crisis #community
If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, call or text 988.
Chapters
1. 988 Could Change the Way We Handle Suicide Prevention (00:00:00)
2. What is 988? (00:03:28)
3. What if someone doesn't speak English? (00:04:58)
4. Are calls recorded? (00:05:50)
5. What can I expect when I call the number? (00:07:35)
6. Why is 988 such a big deal? (00:09:01)
7. How is 988 important to mental health support? (00:12:34)
8. What was the 988 bill in ND? (00:14:43)
9. What kind of training do 988 operators go through? (00:18:27)
10. What other services are offered by FirstLink? (00:22:10)
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