All About Accessibility: 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline

 

September 8, 2024 will be observed in Ohio and across the nation as the first annual 988 Day. The inaugural awareness day’s theme is “No Judgement. Just Help.” Communities can help us continue to raise awareness about the availability of the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by using the social media hashtag #988Day.

 

Ohioans can also access the 988 Ohio Toolkit, which is continually updated with downloadable fact sheets, posters, logos, and social media shareables, and the Ohio 988 Materials Generator, which allows anyone throughout the state to design free, personalized 988 materials that can be shared within their communities.

 

The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline launched in Ohio and across the nation on July 16, 2022. Ohioans who are experiencing a mental health or addiction crisis, and their family members, can call or text 988, or chat 988Lifeline.org to reach a trained call specialist who can offer help and support. Through July 2024, Ohio’s 19 call centers have been a lifeline to 339,390 Ohioans who have reached out to 988 via call, text, or chat.

 

Learn more about Ohio’s suicide prevention efforts by visiting 988.ohio.gov.