World Mental Health Day & 988
Aloha ‘Ohana,
Did you know that October 10th is World Mental Health Day? Did you also know that 988 has been designated as the new three-digit dialing code that will route callers to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline?
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is a national network of local crisis centers that provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week in the United States. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is committed to improving crisis services and advancing suicide prevention by empowering individuals, advancing professional best practices, and building awareness. Learn more about the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline here: https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org
If you or someone needs to speak to someone, please call 988.
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