“Working for 988 means the years I spent struggling with my own mental health can help someone else. I get to be a small part in someone’s healing journey and make them feel less alone.”
– VIA LINK specialist (Image courtesy of VIA LINK)
WHATEVER TIME. Day. Night. Weekends. Holidays. WHATEVER THE REASON. Mental health distress. Substance use crisis. Thoughts of suicide. The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is here for you. Simply dial 988 for help.
On Sunday, Sept. 8 (9/8), we will recognize 988 Day. VIA LINK will provide awareness activities that day and throughout the week. We asked our specialists recently about their work with 988:
“What working for 988 means to me? It means being able to let people know that they are heard and cared for. That their life matters. That we are always here for them. Never Give Up!”– LaVondra H. Dobbs,
President & CEO, VIA LINK