The Alabama Department of Mental Health Celebrates Inaugural 988 Day
Highlighting the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline as a Life-Saving Resource
Montgomery, Ala. – The inaugural 988 Day, to be celebrated September 8th, raises awareness of the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline and mental health supports. The Alabama Department of Mental Health (ADMH) joins partners to celebrate the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s (SAMHSA) 988 Day.
This year’s theme, “No Judgment. Just Help” highlights the critical resources provided through 988, while bringing awareness of the 988 Lifeline and a focus on suicide prevention, mental health awareness, and recovery.
As the first step in the Alabama Crisis System of Care, 988 offers 24/7 access to trained crisis counselors for individuals experiencing mental health, substance use, and suicidal crises. Any Alabamian experiencing a crisis is encouraged to text, chat, or call 988 at any time to be connected with care.
In Alabama, the 988 Lifeline has received 99,943 total contacts by call, text, or chat (as of July 31, 2024). The 988 Lifeline saves lives, by effectively de-escalating crises and connecting individuals to the most appropriate care. To learn more, visit https://mh.alabama.gov/988-2/.
Alabamians, communities, and state providers and partners are encouraged to widely promote 988 in Alabama with the hashtag: #AL988Day. The Alabama Department of Mental Health encourages everyone to share this essential resource.
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