The 3-digit suicide and crisis lifeline – 988 – fielded nearly half a million more calls, texts and chats in its first 5 months than the old 10-digit Lifeline did during the same time in 2021.
and therapist in New York, who treats intergenerational trauma and complex post-traumatic stress.
Diversifying the workforce at his crisis center has helped make in-roads into marginalized communities, he adds."The fact that you're calling in and the folks that are answering the phone are just like you" makes a difference."With this option, people who are deaf or hard of hearing, experiencing distress or mental health concerns can use their videophone enabled device to call the 988 Lifeline," says Williams.
He's also been able to expand his training team, hire more supervisors and data experts, so the center can also improve the quality of care that counselors provide."Lots of centers are really struggling to get folks hired," says Jansen."You know, it doesn't pay a million dollars. The work can be hard. There's secondary and tertiary trauma related to listening to calls, you know, or even doing chats.
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