'One call for all': 988 mental health hotline quadruples Everett staff
EVERETT — A new three-digit number is making it easier for Washingtonians to receive mental health support in a crisis, including through an Everett call center.
The national 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline went live July 16, simplifying the previous 1-800-273-TALK contact for crisis support. Now people can call, text or chat 988 to get connected with a trained crisis worker who provides free, confidential emotional support services.
Volunteers of America Western Washington’s Behavioral Health Crisis Call Center in Everett acts as one of three 988 call centers in Washington. It fields calls from 32 of 39 counties in the state.
Gov. Jay Inslee and federal officials toured the Everett call center Thursday, touting it as one example of how Washington is “leading the nation” in mental health care.
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