988: A Call for Crisis Care
This September, in honor of National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, join Call to Mind for “988: A Call for Crisis Care.”
On July 16, the federal government transitioned the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline to an easy-to-remember three-digit number. 988 is a resource that anyone can call, text or chat for mental health support. Crisis counselors are trained to address a range of mental health emergencies like depression and anxiety, to suicide ideation and substance use disorders.
What actually happens when someone dials 988? How is the Lifeline serving as a tool to improve mental health emergency response? And is there a path between mental health emergencies and recovery?
“988: A Call for Crisis Care” reviews the rollout of 988, explores the state of mental health crisis response, and asks how crisis care can be improved.
Call to Mind host Kimberly Adams interviews mental health experts and people with lived experiences.
Contact your local public radio station for broadcast information.
GUESTS
Danielle Belton
Editor-in-Chief of HuffPost
Emmy Betz, MD, MPH
Professor of Emergency Medicine, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
Christine Crawford, MD, MPH
Associate Medical Director, National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Assistant Professor of Psychiatry, Boston University School of Medicine
Arthur Evans Jr., PhD
Clinical and Community Psychologist. CEO & Executive Vice President of American Psychological Association
PRODUCTION TEAM
Kimberly Adams
The host of Call to Mind’s broadcast specials, and a host and senior correspondent for APM’s Marketplace. She covers mental health, politics, business and the economy for American Public Media from Washington, DC, where she also serves on the Board of Governors at the National Press Club.
Jessica Bari
Call to Mind’s senior producer, is an award-winning producer and journalist. With an extensive focus in health news and programming—her work has been on national and regional public radio stations, PBS, Discovery channel, History channel and SiriusXM’s Doctor Radio channel.
RESOURCES
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential phone & text crisis support. Call or text 988 to get started.
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP)
A nationwide community empowered by research, education and advocacy work to prevent suicide and offer support to those affected by suicide.
American Psychiatric Association
An organization of psychiatrists working together to ensure humane care and effective treatment for all persons with mental disorders, including mental retardation and substance-related disorders.
American Psychological Association
The leading scientific and professional organization representing psychology in the United States, with more than 133,000 researchers, educators, clinicians, consultants, and students as its members.
JED Foundation
A nonprofit that protects emotional health and prevents suicide for teens and young adults.
Mental Health America
Helping all people live mentally healthier lives through advocacy, public education, and service.
The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
The nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to improving the lives of those affected by mental illness.
Navigating a Mental Health Crisis guide from NAMI
People experiencing mental health crises don’t often receive instructions on what to expect or how to handle them. NAMI’s crisis guide offers info on understanding mental health emergencies, to preparing for them, to what to do following a crisis.
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
An agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services with the mission to reduce the impact of substance abuse and mental illness on America’s communities.
Suicide Awareness Voices of Education (SAVE)
A national org dedicated to suicide prevention through raising public awareness, educating communities, and equipping every person with resources.
Trevor Project
The world’s largest suicide prevention and crisis intervention organization for LGBTQI+ youth.
Veterans Crisis Line
Working in collaboration with the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, this is a resource for Veterans in crisis, or for anyone who is concerned about one.
Support for Call to Mind is provided by Sozosei Foundation and the David and Lura Lovell Foundation.