FLAGLER BEACH, Fla. – Answering more than 10 million calls and texts since it’s inception in 2022, the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline is saving lives.
With nearly $1 billion in funding to revamp and support the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, known as the 988 Lifeline, with 24-hour access to trained counselors in all 50 states, the federal government is working to help communities tackle suicide, mental health, substance use crisis situations. Now, with greater ease of access by dialing or texting 988 or visiting www.988lifeline.org, individuals in crisis are finding the help they need during their most critical moments.
While the statistics show services (phone, text and chat) are being sought and answered at a higher rate than before the transition to 988, ensuring individuals in crisis know the help is available is readily available is a challenge.
Awareness campaigns like the one underway by the Rotary Club of Flagler Beach and the Rotary Club of Flagler County in conjunction with Flagler Open Arms Recovery Services, is helping to get the word out. Seeking to create awareness in Flagler County, the Rotary Club of Flagler Beach hosted a 988 Walk in response to National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month…