Reply To: Call 9 8 8 for Suicide Crisis Support
In response to the launch of the suicide hotline number (988), National Public Radio (NPR) published an article from the Kaiser Family Foundation, addressing concerns some have about 988. There are advocates and people who have had experiences with the mental health system who warn people not to call 988. The concerns focus on the possibility of forced hospitalization and geo location being used by the system for this purpose. The Kaiser Family Foundation article addresses these concerns and provides direction for those wishing to find help without forced hospitalization.