This week marks the one-year anniversary of the national transition to 988, the nationwide mental health crisis helpline.
According to the Lincoln Trail Behavioral Health System, 988 connects callers with the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.
988 is confidential, free, and available 24/7 to connect those experiencing a mental health, substance use, or suicidal crisis with trained counselors.
Access to 988 is available through every landline, cell phone, and voice-over internet device in the United States. Call/text services are available in Spanish, with interpretation service in more than 150 languages available.
Lincoln trail says that if someone is experiencing an emotional crisis or thoughts of suicide, call 988. 24/7 assessments are also available by contacting Lincoln Trail directly at 270-351-9444.
