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Lifeline News
The Lifeline Launches Chat Service for Suicidal Facebook Users
Dec 19, 2011
The Lifeline is strengthening its partnership with Facebook to offer crisis services via chat so that people in distress can more easily access the support that they need. To find out how to report suicidal users on Facebook,
click here.
The Lifeline Welcomes its 150th center, Family & Children’s Services, to our Network
Jan 14, 2011
The Lifeline’s national network welcomes its newest center, Family & Children’s Services from Tulsa, OK. With Family & Children’s Services, the Lifeline now works with 150 crisis centers in 49 states. To read more about this new center,
click here.
The Lifeline Welcomes Southern Arizona Mental Health Corporation to our Network
Dec 02, 2010
The Lifeline’s national network welcomes its newest center, Southern Arizona Mental Health Corporation (SAMHC). With SAMHC, the Lifeline now works with 149 crisis centers in 49 states. To read more about this new center,
click here.
The Lifeline Welcomes Crisis Line of RiverValley Behavioral Health to our Network
Sep 28, 2010
The Lifeline’s national network welcomes its newest center, Crisis Line of RiverValley Behavioral Health. With Crisis Line, the Lifeline works with 148 crisis centers in 49 states. To read more about this new center,
click here.
The Lifeline Welcomes re:solve Crisis Network to our Network
Sep 28, 2010
The Lifeline’s national network welcomes its newest center, re:solve Crisis Network. With re:solve Crisis Network, the Lifeline works with 147 crisis centers in 49 states. To read more about this new center,
click here.
The Lifeline has a new look and refreshed logo!
Aug 10, 2010
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, 1-800-273-TALK (8255), has a new look! After more than 5 years in the field and more than 2 million calls, SAMHSA and the Lifeline team felt it was time to refresh our look. To learn more about our logo use,
click here.
The Lifeline welcomes new staff members
Jul 20, 2010
The Lifeline team welcomes two new staff members: Naomi Carey, LMSW, and Karen Carlucci, LCSW. Naomi Carey is our Special Projects Assistant, and Karen has stepped into the role of Training Coordinator for our centers. Learn more about our staff
here.
The Lifeline Welcomes 211 Heart of Florida to the Network
Jun 25, 2010
The Lifeline’s national network welcomes its newest center, 211 Heart of Florida United Way. By joining the network, 211 Heart of Florida United Way has expanded the Lifeline to 147 crisis centers in 49 states. To read more about this new center,
click here.
The Lifeline Network Honors Its 2 Millionth Call!
Jun 02, 2010
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline network of 147 crisis centers answered its two millionth call since its launch on January 1, 2005. “Relatively few people realize how pervasive suicide attempts and suicidal thoughts are in our society – SAMHSA studies show that 8.3 million American adults seriously contemplated suicide in the past year, with 1.1 million adults actually attempting it,” said SAMHSA Administrator, Pamela S. Hyde, J.D. “Fortunately the Lifeline has made a remarkable difference in saving the lives of countless Americans by shining a light on this problem and providing a source of hope and help to those in crisis.” To read the SAMHSA press release about this milestone, click here.
The Lifeline Welcomes El Paso’s Intake & Crisis Emergency Services to the Network
May 06, 2010
The Lifeline’s national network welcomes its newest center, El Paso’s Intake & Crisis Emergency Services. By joining the network, Intake & Crisis Emergency Services has expanded the Lifeline to 147 crisis centers in 49 states. To read more about Intake & Crisis Emergency Services in El Paso,
click here.
May is Mental Health Month
May 01, 2010
The Lifeline is celebrating May as Mental Health Month with Mental Health America, who started the initiative in 1949. This year, organizations are focusing on the theme of “Live Your Life Well” and are motivating activists, organizations and communities to promote mental health and wellness. To read more about this year’s efforts and how you can be a part,
click here.
The Lifeline announces stipends for 20 of its more than 140 crisis centers
Apr 05, 2009
This supplemental grant is the first in the history of the Lifeline and will enable centers to increase their capacity to answer calls by enhancing staffing, equipment, or infrastructure; allow centers to reach out to individuals facing severe economic stress; or provide centers with tools to follow-up with individuals at high risk of suicide. To read the SAMHSA press release about this milestone,
click here.
The Lifeline Network Now Has 146 Centers in 49 States
Mar 22, 2010
Lifeline’s national network now has 146 crisis centers in 49 states. Calls to 1-800-273-TALK (8255) are routed to the closest available center based on the caller’s location. Lifeline strives to connect callers to network centers that can provide referrals to local services, allowing the caller to access continuing care after a crisis. By recruiting 146 crisis centers, the Lifeline’s Network Development division has expanded the capacity of Lifeline’s network and improved the quality of Lifeline’s service.
The Lifeline at the American Association of Suicidology Annual Conference
Feb 08, 2010
Veterans Can Chat Live Through New Online Service
Aug 17, 2009
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and Lifeline launched an online chat service for veterans in emotional distress available at:
www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org/Veterans. Veterans are encouraged to chat online anonymously with a counselor during the operating hours of 4:00pm -7:30am EST Daily. Friends and family members of a veteran in crisis are also welcomed to use Veterans Chat.
Dr. Phil Avatar Now on Lifeline Gallery
Mar 31, 2009
Lifeline and Dr. Phil formed a strategic partnership to prevent suicide during the economic crisis.
Partnership efforts include the Dr. Phil avatar launched today on Lifeline Gallery (
www.lifelinegallery.org), an online forum filled with hundreds of stories from suicide survivors and suicide prevention advocates.
Also, Dr. Phil will continue to offer 1-800-273-TALK on his shows about suicidal behaviors in order to help viewers in need.
(For more information:
Lifeline and Dr. Phil Press Release).
Dr. Phil Helps Lifeline Prevent Suicide on YouTube
Feb 11, 2009
Dr. Phil encourages people to call 1-800-273-TALK in a new video posted on the Lifeline YouTube Channel:
www.youtube.com/800273TALK.
He talks about why people should reach out if they are in suicidal crisis or emotional distress and how there is not shame is asking for help.
The clip was taken from a Dr. Phil Show about suicidal behaviors which featured guest Dr. Thomas Joiner, a Lifeline Steering Committee Member.
The Lifeline in New YouTube Abuse and Safety Center
Dec 12, 2008
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline has partnered with YouTube to offer suicide prevention resources to the YouTube online community.
Lifeline content on the new YouTube Abuse and Safety Center includes information on what to do if someone on YouTube may be at risk of suicide or if someone posts harmful messages about suicide on the site.
Also posted are the Lifeline number, a PSA and a link to the Lifeline channel where one can find suicide warning signs.
The Lifeline Network Answers Over 1 Million Calls!
Nov 17, 2008
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline network of more than 140 crisis centers has answered its one millionth call since the hotline was launched on Jan. 1, 2005.
"The Lifeline reached this significant milestone because more people in emotional distress or suicidal crisis are becoming aware that help is available just by picking up the telephone and dialing 1-800-273-TALK," said the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration's acting administrator, Eric Broderick, D.D.S, M.P.H.
To read the SAMHSA press release about this milestone
click here.
1-800-SUICIDE Announcement
Callers to 800-SUICIDE are now being helped through the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline's network of more than 140 crisis centers across the nation, the same network that responds to 800-273-TALK callers in crisis.
For more information about how 800-SUICIDE callers are being efficiently assisted through this network, read our
FAQs Regarding 1-800-SUICIDE.