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The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Transitions to 988

Social Work Blog

The COVID-19 Public Health Emergency has further exacerbated the need to improve access to crisis intervention services. While these statistics are a significant cause for concern, social workers have been instrumental in providing support to people in crisis. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline reported receiving almost 2.4

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CDHS increases safe access to services for survivors of domestic violence

CO4Kids

CDHS also funds 46 local organizations that provide free, confidential services including crisis intervention, safety planning, case management, counseling and emergency shelter to survivors of domestic violence. These organizations include Hilltop in Grand Junction, SafeHouse Denver and TESSA in Colorado Springs.

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212 10 Principles of Crisis Intervention

Counselor Toolbox podcast

Define crisis ~ Identify the 6 basic threats and how they relate to crisis ~ Discuss characteristics of crisis ~ Examine cultural influences in behaviors ~ Explore the SAFERR model ~ Identify 10 principles of crisis intervention Define crisis ~ Identify the 6 basic threats and how they relate to crisis ~ Discuss characteristics of crisis ~ Examine (..)

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988, Behavioral Health Services, and Better Crisis Response

Relias

According to the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) : “Calls will be answered by trained crisis operators prepared to assess and de-escalate crises over the phone, connect callers to additional services, and dispatch a mobile crisis team where available.”. 988, Behavioral Health, and Better Crisis Response.

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Social Workers: The Backbone of Reimagined 988 Emergency Crisis Services

Social Work Blog

Not only will the changes —if they meet expectations — improve upon the “crazy quilt” system of crisis response that we currently have, but it will also result in a greater demand to expand the behavioral-health crisis intervention workforce.

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Why the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline is a Big Deal for Social Workers

Social Work Blog

For example: (1) The expected expansion of behavioral health mobile crisis services expanded call centers and the linkage of crisis response to short-term and long-term clinical care will significantly increase the demand for a qualified clinical workforce —primarily social workers— to provide these services. (2)

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Guest Post: Interview with Randye Kaye: Podcast Co-Host of Schizophrenia: 3 Moms in the Trenches and Author of Ben Behind His Voices: One Family’s Journey from the Chaos of Schizophrenia to Hope and Happier Made Simple: Choose Your Words

Bipolar Bandit

Recently, though, in a brush with police not trained in Crisis intervention, he is currently incarcerated, awaiting a bed in a jail diversion program. The wait is long, but there is hope. Tell us about yourself.