Call 988 to Connect to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline



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Office of the Texas Governor, Governor's Committee on People with Disabilities
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration Announces National Roll-Out of 988 Lifeline

Here is a reminder that the U.S. is getting close to the July 16 transition to* 988 [ [link removed] ]?* the easy-to-remember number to reach the existing National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. This transition is an important step to strengthening and transforming the crisis care continuum in the U.S. To help their partners communicate about 988, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) has added downloadable print files for wallet cards, magnets, and posters to its 988 Partner Toolkit [ [link removed] ]. The toolkit includes logo and brand guidelines [ [link removed] ], key messages, frequently asked questions, fact sheets (English and Spanish), radio PSA scripts (English and Spanish), and more. SAMHSA is also working to make the print materials available for ordering from the SAMHSA store and will be adding social media shareables by mid-July about the basics of 988.

988 Partner Toolkit [ [link removed] ] ?




SAMHSA anticipates 988 will continue to grow and evolve over the years. In 2021, the Lifeline received 3.6 million calls, chats, and texts. That number is expected to at least double within the first full year after the 988 transition.

One of the most urgent needs involves staffing at crisis centers. Anyone interested in serving in these critical positions is encouraged to visit the 988 jobs web page. [ [link removed] ]

988 Jobs Web Page [ [link removed] ] ?





Please don?t hesitate to reach out to SAMHSA [ [link removed] ] with questions and comments.



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