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The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Transitions to 988

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2345) of 2017 and subsequently adopted into the law in 2020 via National Suicide Hotline Designation Act, the 988 crisis line seeks to meet the growing demand for crisis intervention services and eliminate stigma against those seeking mental health support. Denise Johnson, LCSW-C. 2021, December 9). Vibrant and 988. Prepared by.

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NASW Brings Awareness to the Importance of Mental Health

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The complete policy statement can be found in the 12th edition of Social Work Speaks, which is a comprehensive and unabridged collection of policies adopted and revised by the NASW Delegate Assembly. Denise Johnson, LCSW-C. Prepared by. Senior Practice Associate, Clinical Social Work. 1 Mental health by the Numbers.