The 988 suicide and crisis lifeline remains one of the most significant, easily accessible resources ever created to help people in crisis. So two years after its launch, why aren’t states ...

The crisis responders who answer the national hotline run by the Department of Veterans Affairs are often talking to former armed servicemembers at life’s lowest moments, many contemplating ...

They've become a chronic and troubling problem in the hotline industry. There are also other types of abuse, such as pranks, racist or sexist insults and personal attacks on the crisis counselors.

Most community crisis services did not expand after the launch of the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, potentially blunting the effectiveness of the hotline, a new study says. Walk-in psychiatric ...

Thousands of calls to the hotline are being abandoned each month as the state faces a surge in demand but lacks the necessary resources to maintain a fully operational crisis intervention system.

New York City previously operated a crisis line called NYC Well, but transitioned to 988 amid the national rollout. The hotline has been lauded by advocates as the “gold standard” of mental ...

If you or anyone you know is struggling with mental health or thoughts of suicide, please seek immediate professional help by calling the nationwide mental health crisis hotline by dialing 9-8-8 ...

On Nov. 6, one day after the 2024 election, one LGBTQ+ crisis hotline says it saw 700% more calls than normal. It's a record number of crisis calls for the Trevor Project's suicide prevention ...

Stark County's separate Opiate Hotline will reroute to the Crisis Hotline starting July 1 as part of a consolidation of services. The Crisis Hotline can be reached by calling 988 or 330-452-6000.

The 24/7 hotline receives thousands of calls from veterans daily. In February, the crisis responders fielded an average of ...