988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Messaging and Communications to People at Higher Risk for or Disproportionately Impacted by Suicide
Nov 08, 2023
Since July 2022, 988 has been the national 3-digit hotline for mental health resources and suicide prevention. Though 988 responded to 5 million contacts in its first year, we must increase awareness and use of this valuable resource.
With the nationwide transition to 988, a need arose for 988-specific formative research among groups at higher risk for or disproportionately impacted by suicide to help support culturally sensitive, responsive, effective, and successful 988 communications: First, to make more people aware of 988 across the country, then to promote overall help seeking, and instill trust and confidence in the service.
The 988 Formative Research Project fills a critical research gap and supports more informed 988 messaging and implementation efforts. The project was conducted to:
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