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988 suicide hotline launches, despite concerns about staffing

PITTSBURGH — The new national mental health crisis phone line, 988, was launched on Saturday, but many fear states and their lifeline call centers may be understaffed and unready to absorb the influx of new callers.

Tribune News Service · Jul 16, 2022

Why is there a new Suicide Lifeline?

As of Saturday, anyone needing help with matters concerning suicide can access it via a three digit code

Salon · Jul 16, 2022

Here’s what you need to know about 988, the new mental health crisis hotline

The current National Suicide Prevention Lifeline will still remain available by calling 1-800-273-8255, but experts say the new three-digit code will be easier to remember during mental health emergencies.

The Texas Tribune · Jul 15, 2022

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Some states are struggling to prepare for calls to the 988 mental health crisis line

With the new three-digit number for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline set to launch in days, several states have been beset by staffing crunches, dropped or rerouted calls and lack of planning.

WEKU · Jul 11, 2022

Ada Macey's coming out inspired parkrun to make their events more transgender and gender-diverse inclusive

Ada Macey used running as a way of dealing with gender dysphoria. But it wasn't until she was embedded in her local parkrun community that she felt comfortable coming out as transgender.

ABC News · Jul 1, 2022

Luca Brasi band member Tyler Richardson becomes Lifeline ambassador

It's a cause close to his heart, now Luca Brasi's Tyler Richardson wants to talk mental health as Tasmania's first Lifeline ambassador.

ABC News · Jun 29, 2022

For millions of Australians, volunteering in their community is a 'win-win'. But COVID is shaking up the way we give back

While many Australians stopped volunteering during the pandemic, for others, COVID has exposed the surprising reasons so many of us enjoy giving back to our communities, writes Emma Myers.

ABC News · Jun 18, 2022

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Nagpur: City blood centre gets award for collecting max units during pandemic

NAGPUR: Nagpur’s prominent Lifeline Blood Centre has collected more than 67,000 units during the last three years, the highest for any government or private blood bank in the state despite the challenging situation created by the Covid pandemic and lockdowns. The Maharashtra State Blood Transfusion Council and the state government…

The Times of India · Jun 16, 2022

Mental health program for resources sector to expand in WA after pilot success

A program designed to strengthen mental health support in the resources sector is set to expand following a successful six-month pilot.

ABC News · Jun 15, 2022

Julia Gillard calls for improved support for people like Alan, who have attempted suicide

Former PM Julia Gillard says suicide aftercare has been shown to dramatically reduce the chances of people making another suicide attempt, and she wants the incoming federal government to prioritise it.

ABC News · Jun 9, 2022

Grieving mother seeking further information on chroming after daughter's death

Anne Ryan is determined to spread the word about chroming after she found her 16-year-old daughter Brooke dead in her bedroom.

ABC News · Jun 8, 2022

Looking for free broadband in Southern California? Here's how to find it

Lower-income Americans now have more options for free high-speed internet access, including at least eight providers that serve Southern California, the White House announced Monday.

Los Angeles Times · May 12, 2022

Best Winter Car Emergency Kit

A winter car emergency kit could help you in a serious situation, so you need the best of the best.

Motor1 · May 11, 2022

‘I had to be broken to be fixed’: the courses trying to change abusive men

Can men who assault or intimidate their partners be taught to respect women? We talk to campaigners and perpetrators – and sit in on one of their classes

The Guardian - UK · May 9, 2022

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Pedestrian.tv · May 5, 2022

How Do The Major Parties Measure Up On Mental Health Policy?

We’re here to help you understand and compare each major party’s mental health policies without the political spin.

ABC News · May 4, 2022

Attempt to cross English Channel beckons for Outback grazier and Lifeline ambassador Brendan Cullen

Brendan Cullen initially swam to improve his mental health during a severe drought in far west NSW. Now he is ready for one of the world's most demanding distance swims — for a good cause.

Belfast Live · Apr 29, 2022

Sinn Fein candidate who lost family member to suicide pledges support for better services in Derry

"I think it's something everybody across the political spectrum understands needs to be improved."

The Guardian - UK · Apr 19, 2022

No News review – cruelty of waiting for refugee rescue ship stuck in Malta

Lennart Hüper’s sombre film follows the resilience of the captain and crew of Lifeline, a ship that has been impounded in Malta, while politics plays out

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The Conversation · Mar 28, 2022

What's the 411 on the new 988 hotline? 5 questions answered about a national mental health service

Beginning July 16, 2022, people struggling with mental health crises can call 988, a new number focused on providing lifesaving suicide prevention and crisis services. But 988 is not just a shorter, easier-to-remember replacement for the current suicide hotline. Congress and the Federal Communications Commission also established the 988 Lifeline…

The Guardian - AU · Mar 25, 2022

Veterans’ affairs minister threatened to quit over budget; Australia reports 30 Covid deaths – as it happened

Andrew Gee calls backlog of veteran’s compensation payments ‘a national disgrace’; WA teenager among 30 Covid deaths across the country. This blog is now closed

AAP · Mar 25, 2022

Lifeline gets $52 million funding boost

Prime Minister has Scott Morrison announced more than $52 million in funding for Lifeline's suicide hotline to stem the loss of 3000 Australians every year.

The Guardian - AU · Mar 12, 2022

Nation records 16 Covid deaths; 25% of assessed Hawkesbury-Nepean Valley properties uninhabitable after floods – as it happened

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Birmingham Post · Mar 10, 2022

Tunstall turns up the volume on lifeline tech for vulnerable clients

Home alarm's audio range enhanced by South Yorkshire specialist's latest product

ABC News · Feb 14, 2022

Three people arrested as police move on protesters refusing to leave EPIC showground in Canberra

Three people are arrested as police tell a small group of remaining protesters to leave the Exhibition Park campgrounds in the ACT.

ABC News · Feb 12, 2022

COVID-19 protesters force cancellation of ACT Lifeline charity book fair, breach barricades at Parliament House

Demonstrators protesting against a range of issues, including COVID-19 vaccine mandates, force the cancellation of Canberra's Lifeline book fair as police investigate an alleged assault at the campgrounds.

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