Detroit Evening Report: Michigan marks one-year anniversary of 988 crisis lifeline
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Michigan is marking the one-year anniversary of its 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.
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The Department of Health and Human Services says it has received almost 63,000 calls since launching the service. Michigan’s call centers are part of a national network that works to connect callers to suicide prevention, substance abuse and other mental health services.
“Michigan’s 988 Lifeline receives as many as 7,000 calls per month, and the compassionate staff who answers these urgent calls are well-trained to help and connect those experiencing crisis with support and resources,” Elizabeth Hertel, MDHHS director, said in a statement. “Nearly 1.5 million adults in Michigan currently have a mental health condition and strengthening crisis care and mental health services continues to be a top priority for MDHHS. We encourage anyone experiencing a crisis or their family members to use this resource whenever they may need it.”
Services are available in English and Spanish with translation services in more than 250 languages. There are also text and chat services available in English only.
Anyone experiencing mental health-related distress or looking for mental health resources can call 988 for support. More details can be found on the Michigan Crisis and Access Line (MiCAL) website.
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