In July 2022, the transition from the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (NSPL) 1-800-273-TALK (8255) to 988 began and provided an easy to remember three-digit phone number that gives callers access to local crisis services. Callers who are experiencing a mental health or other crisis are linked to trained crisis counselors, much like callers to 911 are linked with emergency services. 

In April 2023, The Pew Charitable Trusts conducted a survey to determine awareness of 988 among adults nationwide. The survey found that approximately 13% of those surveyed knew about 988 and its purpose. 

Based on the national survey, the Department for Behavioral Health, Developmental and Intellectual Disabilities and the Kentucky 988 Coalition, in partnership with REACH Evaluation created a survey to gauge awareness of 988 in Kentucky. 

This short survey is anonymous and the responses collected will help us with future marketing efforts to ensure Kentuckians know how to access crisis services for mental health or substance use crises. 

We respectfully ask for your participation. 

Please, take a few moments to complete the survey found at this link:

http://reach.Statewide-988-Awareness-Survey.alchemer.com/s3/

Second, please share this survey with your friends, family, co-works, etc. so that our state can obtain as many responses as possible. 

This webinar provides an overview of SPRC’s new series of guides designed to help professionals, families, and communities support the mental well-being of LGBTQIA2S+ youth.

The presentation describes the mental health challenges that impact LGBTQIA2S+ youth as well as key strategies and recommendations for addressing these challenges.

Webinar time is approximately

32 minutes

This series of guides can help professionals, families, and communities support the mental well-being of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, Asexual, and Two-Spirit (LGBTQIA2S+) youth. The series includes a resource guide and four companion focus guides designed for specific populations. Developed by SPRC in partnership with NORC at the University of Chicago, the guides center the input of LGBTQIA2S+ individuals and those who have experienced suicidal thoughts and behaviors.

Resource Guide for Professionals, Families, and Communities

Focus Guides

• Focus Guide for Parents, Families, and Communities

• Focus Guide for Health and Behavioral Health Professionals

• Focus Guide for School Professionals



• Focus Guide for State Agencies

This session will support RIAC members and system of partners across sectors with a comprehensive understanding of their role (and their agency's role) in the system of care, how it all works together, and what's needed to support our system of care partners from the top down and the boots on the ground up with collective buy-in and commitment.

July - December 2023 RIAC Learning Series https://dbhdid.ky.gov/dbh/documents/riac/RIAC-Learning-Series-Flyer.pdf

Reach out to kyschoolvirtual@ky.gov if you have any questions.

If you have a comment, suggestion, or think you are, or know, a good guest please reach out via email to dads@kypartnership.org.

Not Stopping for Directions Ep 9, Dr. Brenzel

Dr. Allen Brenzel, Medical Director of the Department for Behavioral Health, Developmental and Intellectual Disabilities discusses childhood trauma causes, symptoms, and resources.

National Dating Abuse Helpline

Offers confidential support for teens, young adults, and their loved ones seeking help, resources, or information related to healthy relationships and dating abuse in the US.

Visit: loveisrespect.org

Call: 1-866-331-9474 (TTY: 1-800-787-3224)

Text: “LOVEIS” to 22522.

The National Sexual Assault Hotline

Telephone: 800.656.HOPE (4673)

Online chat: online.rainn.org

Español: rainn.org/es

988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline

Call or Text: 988

Chat: https://988lifeline.org/chat

Deaf and Hard of Hearing: for TTY users, use your preferred relay service or dial 711 then 988

Línea de Prevención del Suicidio y Crisis

llama al 988 o envía un texto al 988, o chat via https://988lifeline.org/chat (en inglés) 

Crisis Text Line

Text HOME to 741741

The Trevor Project (LGBTQ youth)

Call: 1-866-488-7386

Text: START to 678678

Visit TrevorChat: https://www.thetrevorproject.org/webchat

Veteran's Crisis Line

1-800-273-TALK (8255)

TTY: 1-800-799-4889

Website: www.veteranscrisisline.net

Connects veterans in crisis (and their families and friends) with qualified, caring Department of Veterans Affairs responders through a confidential, toll-free hotline, online chat, or text.

Substance Use Treatment Locator

Millions of Americans have a substance use disorder. Help is available. FindTreatment.gov.

Disaster Distress Helpline

1-800-985-5990 or text TalkWithUs to 66746).

Website: www.samhsa.gov/find-help/disaster-distress-helpline

Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator

Find alcohol, drug, or mental health treatment facilities and programs around the country at findtreatment.samhsa.gov.