All About Accessibility: Plain Language for 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

 

Anyone can call, text, or chat the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline to reach a trained specialist for help and support. The easy-to-remember, three-digit number provides 24/7, free, and confidential support to Ohioans in a behavioral health crisis. 

 

To ensure the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline is accessible for all Ohioans, the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (OhioMHAS) has formed partnerships with several other state agencies, including the Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities (DODD). DODD has created easy-to-comprehend, plain-language resources about 988 that are available to download at the 988 resources webpage.

 

To learn more about 988 and to access a toolkit that is continually updated with downloadable fact sheets, posters, logos, and social media shareables, visit 988.ohio.gov.