Even the strongest person can crack
Just in case, this is new and good to be aware of:
Call: 9-8-8
NEW Easy Mental Health Crisis Helpline
https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2022/07/15/1111316589/988-suicide-hotline-number
I hope this post doesn't get removed because it's meant only for awareness and not discussion. (Moderator, Debbie)
Thank you for sharing this, Debbie. It's amazing to finally have a specific point of contact for anyone experiencing a mental health crisis. I think a really great call out to this article is: "The 988 lifeline will connect people to the existing network of more than 200 local crisis call centers around the country. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline's 10-digit number — 1-800-273-8255 — will remain active, but calls will be routed to 988.
People who call or text the number will be connected to a trained counselor at a crisis center closest to them. If a local crisis center is too busy to respond right away, the call gets routed to one of 16 backup centers around the country."
Such a huge win for mental health awareness and access to help. Love this!
I agree. Federal officials say it’s for anyone experiencing mental health related distress, whether that is thoughts of suicide, a mental health or substance use crisis, or any other kind of emotional distress. People also may dial 988 if they are worried about a loved one who may need crisis support.
In addition to the easy 988, I love the distinction that it's not only for suicide prevention; it's confidential, and safe--a person doesn't have to worry about follow up after the call is concluded if they don't want/need it.
