CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) — While many 988 call-takers say they feel well prepared to pick up any crisis call, they say short staffing can create a challenge to route every call to the in-state centers.
Rhode Island's 988 suicide and crisis hotline receives calls from a wide range of people, including teens, veterans, and the elderly. Since its launch, the 988 call center in Rhode Island has seen a ...
If you are having thoughts of suicide, call or text 988 to reach the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. More resources can be found at SpeakingOfSuicide.com/resources ...
During Dianna Caber’s 15-year tenure at South Sound 911 – the public safety answering center for a majority of fire and law enforcement agencies in Pierce County – dispatchers have rarely transferred ...
The report highlights a steady climb in use. The average number of calls routed to 988 started at 2,751 in January 2025 and ...
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - For decades Crisis Support Services, formerly known as the Crisis Call Center, has taken calls from people in distress. The caller may be suicidal, experienced sexual assault, or ...