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Jun 02, 2010

The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline network of 147 crisis centers answered its two millionth call since its launch on January 1, 2005. “Relatively few people realize how pervasive suicide attempts and suicidal thoughts are in our society – SAMHSA studies show that 8.3 million American adults seriously contemplated suicide in the past year, with 1.1 million adults actually attempting it,” said SAMHSA Administrator, Pamela S. Hyde, J.D. “Fortunately the Lifeline has made a remarkable difference in saving the lives of countless Americans by shining a light on this problem and providing a source of hope and help to those in crisis.” To read the SAMHSA press release about this milestone, click here.

May 06, 2010

The Lifeline’s national network welcomes its newest center, El Paso’s Intake & Crisis Emergency Services. By joining the network, Intake & Crisis Emergency Services has expanded the Lifeline to 147 crisis centers in 49 states. To read more about Intake & Crisis Emergency Services in El Paso, click here.

May 01, 2010

The Lifeline is celebrating May as Mental Health Month with Mental Health America, who started the initiative in 1949. This year, organizations are focusing on the theme of “Live Your Life Well” and are motivating activists, organizations and communities to promote mental health and wellness. To read more about this year’s efforts and how you can be a part, click here.

Apr 05, 2009

This supplemental grant is the first in the history of the Lifeline and will enable centers to increase their capacity to answer calls by enhancing staffing, equipment, or infrastructure; allow centers to reach out to individuals facing severe economic stress; or provide centers with tools to follow-up with individuals at high risk of suicide. To read the SAMHSA press release about this milestone, click here.

Mar 22, 2010

Lifeline’s national network now has 146 crisis centers in 49 states. Calls to 1-800-273-TALK (8255) are routed to the closest available center based on the caller’s location. Lifeline strives to connect callers to network centers that can provide referrals to local services, allowing the caller to access continuing care after a crisis. By recruiting 146 crisis centers, the Lifeline’s Network Development division has expanded the capacity of Lifeline’s network and improved the quality of Lifeline’s service.

Feb 08, 2010

Gillan Murphy, Ph.D., and John Draper, Ph.D, of the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline will be participating in discussions at the 43rd American Association of Suicidology Annual Conference this April. More information about the conference and the discussions can be found at: http://www.suicidology.org/web/guest/education-and-training/annual-conference.

Aug 17, 2009

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and Lifeline launched an online chat service for veterans in emotional distress available at: www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org/Veterans. Veterans are encouraged to chat online anonymously with a counselor during the operating hours of 4:00pm -7:30am EST Daily. Friends and family members of a veteran in crisis are also welcomed to use Veterans Chat.

Mar 31, 2009

Lifeline and Dr. Phil formed a strategic partnership to prevent suicide during the economic crisis. Partnership efforts include the Dr. Phil avatar launched today on Lifeline Gallery (www.lifelinegallery.org), an online forum filled with hundreds of stories from suicide survivors and suicide prevention advocates. Also, Dr. Phil will continue to offer 1-800-273-TALK on his shows about suicidal behaviors in order to help viewers in need. (For more information: Lifeline and Dr. Phil Press Release).

Feb 11, 2009

Dr. Phil encourages people to call 1-800-273-TALK in a new video posted on the Lifeline YouTube Channel: www.youtube.com/800273TALK. He talks about why people should reach out if they are in suicidal crisis or emotional distress and how there is not shame is asking for help. The clip was taken from a Dr. Phil Show about suicidal behaviors which featured guest Dr. Thomas Joiner, a Lifeline Steering Committee Member.

Dec 12, 2008

The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline has partnered with YouTube to offer suicide prevention resources to the YouTube online community. Lifeline content on the new YouTube Abuse and Safety Center includes information on what to do if someone on YouTube may be at risk of suicide or if someone posts harmful messages about suicide on the site. Also posted are the Lifeline number, a PSA and a link to the Lifeline channel where one can find suicide warning signs.

Nov 17, 2008

The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline network of more than 140 crisis centers has answered its one millionth call since the hotline was launched on Jan. 1, 2005. "The Lifeline reached this significant milestone because more people in emotional distress or suicidal crisis are becoming aware that help is available just by picking up the telephone and dialing 1-800-273-TALK," said the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration's acting administrator, Eric Broderick, D.D.S, M.P.H. To read the SAMHSA press release about this milestone click here.

Callers to 800-SUICIDE are now being helped through the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline's network of more than 140 crisis centers across the nation, the same network that responds to 800-273-TALK callers in crisis. For more information about how 800-SUICIDE callers are being efficiently assisted through this network, read our FAQs Regarding 1-800-SUICIDE.