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988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
In this episode of Meriden Health Talk, we are talking about the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month.
May is Mental Health Awareness Month and this year’s theme is See the Person. Support the Journey. The theme highlights the importance of
Mental Health Awareness Month is about more than just conversation—it is about action. It is about recognizing that mental health is just as important as physical health.
One resource that is available to anyone, anywhere in the United States, 24 hours day 7 days per week, is the free, confidential 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.
By simply calling or texting 988, or chatting via their website at www.988lifeline.org, a person can be connected to trained counselors who are there to listen, support, and help through difficult moments.
988 is for anyone experiencing emotional distress, including anxiety, depression, substance use concerns, grief, or even just feeling overwhelmed and needing someone to talk to.
When someone calls 988, they will first hear a message that gives a service selection options including Veterans (Press 1), Spanish-language (Press 2), or their local 988 Lifeline contact center.
A counselor will say hello and introduce themselves, and ask if you are safe. The counselor will listen, provide personalized support and judgement free care, and share any resources that may be helpful. And most importantly, this service is confidential. Your privacy is respected.
We encourage all Meriden residents to share the 988 number with friends and family. Encourage friends and family to keep the number handy, pass it along, and remind others that help is always within reach. At our resource table at 165 Miller Street we have 988 information available in English and Spanish. If you are from a Meriden business and organization, we can provide these resources for you to display or distribute at no cost. Call (203) 630-4288 for more information.
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By meridenhealthtalkIn this episode of Meriden Health Talk, we are talking about the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month.
May is Mental Health Awareness Month and this year’s theme is See the Person. Support the Journey. The theme highlights the importance of
Mental Health Awareness Month is about more than just conversation—it is about action. It is about recognizing that mental health is just as important as physical health.
One resource that is available to anyone, anywhere in the United States, 24 hours day 7 days per week, is the free, confidential 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.
By simply calling or texting 988, or chatting via their website at www.988lifeline.org, a person can be connected to trained counselors who are there to listen, support, and help through difficult moments.
988 is for anyone experiencing emotional distress, including anxiety, depression, substance use concerns, grief, or even just feeling overwhelmed and needing someone to talk to.
When someone calls 988, they will first hear a message that gives a service selection options including Veterans (Press 1), Spanish-language (Press 2), or their local 988 Lifeline contact center.
A counselor will say hello and introduce themselves, and ask if you are safe. The counselor will listen, provide personalized support and judgement free care, and share any resources that may be helpful. And most importantly, this service is confidential. Your privacy is respected.
We encourage all Meriden residents to share the 988 number with friends and family. Encourage friends and family to keep the number handy, pass it along, and remind others that help is always within reach. At our resource table at 165 Miller Street we have 988 information available in English and Spanish. If you are from a Meriden business and organization, we can provide these resources for you to display or distribute at no cost. Call (203) 630-4288 for more information.