Call For Helpinactive
Publisher |
Lemonada Media
Media Type |
audio
Podknife tags |
Health
Mental Health
USA
Categories Via RSS |
Health & Fitness
Mental Health

911: three digits virtually every American knows to dial in case of emergency. But 911 dispatches police, and in a mental health emergency, they can be ineffective, dangerous, even deadly. But there's hope. As of July 16, there’s a new three digit option in town: 988, a 24/7 hotline specifically designed to handle mental health crises. In theory, it’s an opportunity to reimagine what crisis response looks like in America, connecting callers in need to comprehensive mental health, substance use, and suicidal crises services including 24/7 local call centers, mobile crisis teams, and stabilization options. In reality, most states aren’t ready. Why? Because a phone number won’t fix America’s inadequate and underfunded mental health system. Hosted by Stephanie Wittels Wachs, and featuring special correspondent Zak Williams, Call for Help looks at the promise and the perils of 988. We uncover how the system got so messed up in the first place, what crisis response currently looks like in America, and what it will take to do better. From Lemonada and Sozosei Foundation. Supported by The Jed Foundation, NAMI, and The Just Trust.

Country Of Origin |
USA
Produced In |
Los Angeles, CA
Premiere Date |
2022-07-14
Frequency |
Weekly
Explicit |
No

This podcast currently has no reviews.

Submit Review
14 Available Episodes (14 Total)Average duration: 00:27:53
Apr 11 | 00:48:00
Listen Now: Wiser Than Me with Julia Louis-Dreyfus!
Mar 29 | 00:06:02
Listen Now: Last Day is back!
Feb 07 | 00:24:39
Introducing: Discarded
Nov 15 | 00:20:55
Listen Now: Uncared For
Nov 14 | 00:40:33
Presenting Audio Reality : Being GOLDEN
Oct 25 | 00:18:34
Listen Now: The Untold Story
Oct 21 | 00:45:13
Listen Now: In the Bubble with Andy Slavitt
Oct 05 | 00:20:44
Listen Now: Funny Cuz It’s True with Elyse Myers
Sep 06 | 00:39:26
4: In 988 We Trust?
Aug 30 | 00:41:08
3: Someone to Call, Someone to Come, Somewhere to Go
This podcast could use a review!

This podcast could use a review! Have anything to say about it? Share your thoughts using the button below.

Submit Review
You might also like
Sanspants Radio
Hacking the Self
Dearest Scooter
Ten Percent Happier