988 Day
September 8 is the 2nd Annual 988 Day. This is a day set aside during Suicide Prevention Awareness Month (also in September) to raise awareness about the National 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. The theme for this year is Compassionate Help. Anytime. Anywhere. The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline provides free and confidential support to anyone in suicidal crisis or emotional distress. It is available for anyone in need to call, text, or chat.
9 facts about the 988 Lifeline
- Free and confidential
- Available 24 hours a day/7 days a week
- Available in every state and US territory
- National network of over 200 crises centers
- Counselors are familiar with local mental health resources
- Provides support for those with hearing loss
- Provides support in Spanish and other languages
- Available through calling, texting, or chatting
- Available at https://988lifeline.org/
Please visit https://988lifeline.org/get-help/what-to-expect/ for a detailed look at what you can expect if you call, text or chat. For more background and a list of frequently asked questions, please visit https://988lifeline.org/faq/.
Sites that talk about 988 Lifeline
The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) empowers those living with Mental Illness by providing education, support, information, referral, and advocacy. Check out the Community Resources page from the Greater Cleveland Chapter of NAMI. If you would like to stop by and say hello, they will have an information table here at the library during the annual Library Health Fair, coming up on Saturday, November 8, from 1:00 – 4:00 PM.
The Alcohol, Drug Adduction & Mental Health Services Board of Cuyahoga County (ADAMHS) improves the quality of life for the community through mental health and addiction prevention, treatment and recovery services. Access the Service Finder Tool to search for mental health and addiction services by type of service, provider name, location, and age group.
The Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services seeks to help those in Ohio who are suffering from mental illness, substance use disorders, and problem gambling
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHS) is a part of the US Department of Health & Human Services. SAMHSA works to advance the behavioral health of the nation. Take a look at the 988 Fact Sheet from SAMHSA.
Make it a Contact!
Finally, I wanted to suggest adding 988 Lifeline to the Contacts on your phone. It will be there within easy reach if needed. Thanks for reading. I hope this helped to raise awareness of this important service.
