988 Archives - DBHIDS The mission of the Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual disAbility Services is to educate, strengthen, and serve individuals and communities so that all Philadelphians can thrive. Wed, 08 Nov 2023 15:12:49 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 Somebody Call 988! A look at how Philly is adapting to a new mental health emergency hotline https://dbhids.org/dev/news/somebody-call-988-a-look-at-how-philly-is-adapting-to-a-new-mental-health-emergency-hotline/ Tue, 06 Jun 2023 15:33:31 +0000 https://dbhids.org/?post_type=news&p=13893 Read full article on 34st.com Fifty years ago, people had to remember the different local seven–digit phone numbers to reach their police, fire, or medical services. Accidental (and preventable) deaths […]

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Fifty years ago, people had to remember the different local seven–digit phone numbers to reach their police, fire, or medical services. Accidental (and preventable) deaths and injuries had become an epidemic. Enter 911, the standardized national number for emergency services. Fast forward fifty years, and 988 hopes to be the 911 of mental health emergencies: the number to call for the suicide hotline as well as during behavioral crises which don’t require police intervention.

In July of 2022, the federal government launched the three–digit 988 number as an easy–to–remember alternative to the 10–digit National Suicide Prevention Hotline (which is still in service). Its implementation is left up to the states.

“I think the promise of 988 is great, we just need to follow through. The story of mental health care is really good intentions and no follow up,” says Molly Candon, Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Healthcare Management at Penn. In Philadelphia, the matter of follow through has been a concern of life or death.

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988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline

Need Help NOW?

If you or a loved one are experiencing a suicidal crisis or emotional distress
CALL 988 or (215) 685-6440

Lifeline Options for Deaf + Hard of Hearing: For TTY users, use your preferred relay service or dial 711 then 988.

Learn more at HealthyMindsPhilly.com/988-Philly

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Philadelphia County residents now have a new, easier way to connect to behavioral or mental health crisis services.

The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline offers 24/7 access to compassionate, trained professionals. Callers experiencing suicidal feelings, substance use, and/or mental health crisis or any other kind of emotional distress will receive counseling, guidance, and direction for receiving prompt evaluation and treatment services.

988 serves as a universal entry point so that no matter where you live in the United States, you can reach a trained crisis counselor who can help.

What is 988?

The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-TALK (8255) has been rebranded as 988.

Effective July 16, 2022, individuals who call 988 from anywhere in the United States are now directly connected to the same trained, compassionate crisis response counselors that were previously accessible through the long-standing 10-digit* National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (800-273-TALK (8255).

Like 911, the new three- digit 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is designed to be an easy-to-remember number that connects people experiencing mental health crisis, emotional distress, are considering self-harm or suicide, or seeking help for their loved ones, to help.

When a person calls 988, they are automatically connected to a crisis call center. Trained crisis counselors can help immediately by talking through the situation over the phone, or if needed, sending help in the form of mobile teams that can provide in-person support. Counselors can also help by connecting the caller directly to local resources, such mental health, addiction or social services for ongoing care, and follow-up.

Who Can Call 988?

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline services can be used by anyone, any time (24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year), at no cost to the caller. For more information, visit the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline website.

 

 

Philadelphia County residents can find additional information on how to access mental health services and resources by going to the City of Philadelphia Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual disAbility Services website or by visiting Community Behavioral Health.

 

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Philadelphia Crisis Services
Help Yourself

 

  • The 988 Lifeline is available for everyone. Here are some ways to help you get through a crisis.

    • Make a safety plan

    • Build a support network

    • Read stories of hope and recovery

    • Learn more self-help resources here

 

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