Weekly alert: Fewer than 1 in 5 St. Louisans know 988.
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⚠️ Only 19% of St. Louisans are aware that 988 is the 3-digit Suicide and Crisis Lifeline ⚠️
31% of iHeard STL’s panel indicated that they knew the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline number; however, only 19% correctly identified 988 as the number to call or text. Awareness of the 988 Lifeline did not vary by age or sex but significantly differed by race. While 25% of White respondents knew the correct number, African American and other race/ethnicity respondents were at 10% and 13%, respectively.
Let’s change that! Together, we can increase awareness, spread the word, and save lives. 🗣️💙
Help us reach all St. Louisans by utilizing 988’s media resources and SAMHSA’s 988 Partner Toolkit. Together, we can make a difference in our community’s mental health.
To learn more about what our community is hearing, follow @iheard_stl or visit iHeardSTL.org.
#iHeardSTL #MentalHealthAwareness #988Lifeline #SpreadAwareness #988 #STLMentalHealth
988: Help is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
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Do you know about the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline?
There are three ways you can reach 988: call, chat or text. 🗣️💬📱
Other language services are only available if you call 988.
Source: SAMHSA
To learn more about what our community is hearing, follow @iheard_stl or visit iHeardSTL.org.
#iHeardSTL #988Lifeline #SpreadAwareness #988 #SuicidePrevention #MentalHealthAwareness
What does 988 look like in Missouri?
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⚠️ Only 19% of St. Louisans are aware that 988 is the 3-digit Suicide and Crisis Lifeline ⚠️
Let’s spread the word! Together, we can increase awareness, share resources, and save lives. 🗣️💙
Here in St. Louis (City & County), Behavioral Health Response (@bhr_stl) is our 988 responder. BHR provides crisis support, telephone counseling, and mental health resources 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
To learn more about what our community is hearing, follow @iheard_stl or visit iHeardSTL.org.
#iHeardSTL #988Lifeline #SpreadAwareness #988 #STLMentalHealth #STL #BHR
Ready to help spread the word about 988?
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⚠️ Only 19% of St. Louisans are aware that 988 is the 3-digit Suicide and Crisis Lifeline ⚠️
Let’s spread the word! Together, we can increase awareness, share resources, and save lives. 🗣️💙
Here in St. Louis (City & County), Behavioral Health Response (@bhr_stl) is our 988 responder. BHR provides crisis support, telephone counseling, and mental health resources 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
To learn more about what our community is hearing, follow @iheard_stl or visit iHeardSTL.org.
#iHeardSTL #988Lifeline #SpreadAwareness #988 #STLMentalHealth #STL #BHR
¿Nos ayodará en correr la voz sobre el 988?
⚠️ Solo el 19% de los habitantes de St. Louis saben que el 988 (1-888-628-9454 para servicio en español) es la línea de vida de crisis y suicidio de 3 dígitos ⚠️
Aquí presentamos varios recursos que puedes compartir con tus colegas, amigos y familiares. ¡Corramos la voz!
Juntos, podemos concientizar la comunidad, compartir recursos y salvar vidas. 🗣️💙
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