Today we are joined by Virginia “Ginny” Stoffel and Lisa Mahaffey. Ginny and Lisa were instrumental in the 988 Nationwide mental health crisis and suicide prevention program. We discuss the 988 Suicide and Crisis lifeline, it's connection to occupational therapy, and principles and implications of 988 for occupational therapy practitioners across settings. 

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AOTA 988 clinical topic

Connecting OT and 988 infographic

Opportunities for Practitioners to collaborate in shaping mental health policy and practice to support the 988 initiative

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration

National Alliance on Mental Illness

Addressing Mental Health in non Psychiatric Settings