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On July 16, the federal government transitioned the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline to an easy-to-remember three-digit number. 

 that anyone can call, text or chat for mental health support. Crisis counselors are trained to address a range of mental health emergencies from depression and anxiety, to suicide ideation and substance use disorders. 

What actually happens when someone dials 988? How is the Lifeline serving as a tool to improve mental health emergency response? And is there a path between mental health emergencies and recovery? 

 that explores the state of mental health crisis response, and asks how crisis care can be improved.  

It’s hosted by Kimberly Adams, a host and senior correspondent for APM’s Marketplace who covers mental health, politics, business and the economy for American Public Media from Washington DC. 

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A special broadcast from Call to mind explores what actually happens when someone dials 988. How is the Lifeline serving as a tool to improve mental health emergency response? And is there a path between mental health emergencies and recovery? 

A special broadcast from Call to mind explores what actually happens when someone dials 988.  How is the Lifeline serving as a tool to improve mental health emergency response? And is there a path between mental health emergencies and recovery? 

988: A Call for Crisis Care

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