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BE THERE FOR OTHERS! #ONELIFEONEYOU A Collaboration between: Four Corners Health Department, UN Public Policy Center, and the Four Corners Youth Mental Health Steering Committee. TAILORED FOR BUTLER, POLK, SEWARD, AND YORK COUNTIES IN NEBRASKA
THIS RESOURCE IS SUPPORTED BY THE HEALTH RESOURCES AND SERVICES ADMINISTRATION (HRSA) OF THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES (HHS) AS PART OF AN AWARD TOTALING $1,826,754.00 WITH 0% FINANCED WITH NON-GOVERNMENTAL SOURCES. THE CONTENTS ARE THOSE OF THE AUTHOR(S) AND DO NOT NECESSARILY REPRESENT THE OFFICIAL VIEWS OF, NOR AN ENDORSEMENT, BY HRSA, HHS, OR THE U.S. GOVERNMENT. FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE VISIT HRSA.GOV.
PURPOSE OF THIS RESOURCE KIT This resource kit was created with community organizations in mind. At times, you will have people come into your organization that have a mental health concern. You may sense this by something they say or by how they are acting. This kit is to help equip you with resources that you can use to connect them to the help they need. The last document in this kit is a guide for learning more about mental health and how to help people with mental health struggles. We encourage you to take one of these courses.
Thank you for being there for others! ~The Four Corners Youth Mental Health Steering Committee
TABLE OF CONTENTS BeThe1 ā To help them connect 988 Nebraska Family Helpline Talk Heart2Heart BeThe1 ā To save a life Warning Signs of Suicide Mental Health Education Guide Resources for Mental Wellness Resource List
5 Facts About 988 The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline WORKS. The majority of callersā needs are resolved over the phone.
988 services are distinct and s separate from the emergency services operated 911. Calling 988 will connect you to a trained crisis counselor.
Lifeline call services are available in Spanish, along with interpretation services in over 150 languages.
If you or a loved one is experiencing a mental health crisis: Call, text or chat 988 today for 24/7 free, conļ¬dential support.
The original 10-digit n number for the Lifeline (1-800-273-8255) remains available. Calling 988 is simply easier to remember in a crisis. Veterans and their families can call 988 and press 1 to access the Veterans Crisis Line.
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What is 988? 988 is the new, easy to remember three-digit dialing code connecting people to the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (formerly known as the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline), where support from trained crisis counselors is available 24/7 nationwide for anyone experiencing a mental health or substance use crisis or any other emotional distress. The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, administered by Vibrant Emotional Health and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), is active across the United States as of July 16, 2022.
THREE WAYS TO ACCESS SUPPORT: Call 988
What do I need to know about 988? ā¢ When you call 988, your call gets routed to a local Lifeline network crisis center based on your area code. If the local crisis center is unable to take the call, youāll be automatically routed to a national backup crisis center.
Text 988
ā¢ Trained crisis counselors help you through the crisis, and if appropriate, connect you with resources in their community.
Chat 988lifeline.org/chat
ā¢ Veterans, active military and their families can call 988 and press option 1. This process is the same as it has been in the past for Veterans; however, itās now simpler with the shortened 988 number.
The pre-existing Lifeline number, 800-273-8255 (TALK), will continue to function indefinitely. If a life-threatening crisis is underway (such as a suicide attempt in progress), call 911.
ā¢ When you reach out to 988, the Lifeline crisis counselor who responds to you will know your phone number if you call/text, or your IP address if you use chat. Beyond that, they will not know who you are or where you are located. You are not required to provide any personal information to receive support from the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. ā¢ Currently, text and chat functionality are only available in English. Phone service is available in English and Spanish, with translation services available in 250 additional languages.
Numerous studies have shown that most 988 SUICIDE & CRISIS LIFELINE callers feel significantly less depressed, less suicidal, less overwhelmed and more hopeful after speaking to a Lifeline crisis counselor.
ā¢ The long-term vision of 988 is to expand access to comprehensive crisis care services, offering people someone to talk to, someone to come to them and somewhere to go, as needed.
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ā¢ Establishment of the 988 number was an important first step, and although much work remains, 988 is already expanding access to services. The Suicide & Crisis Lifeline saw a 45% increase in overall Lifeline volume (calls, texts, chats) in August 2022 compared to August 2021.
More than of Lifeline interactions are resolved without involving 911.
ā¢ Similar to how the 911 infrastructure developed over many years, the capacity of 988 to deploy mobile mental health crisis teams in the near term will be based on each communityās current crisis care infrastructure.
How does 988 compare to 911? ā¢ 988 was established to improve access to crisis services in a way that specifically meets our countryās growing needs related suicide and mental health crises. ā¢ 988 provides easy access to the Lifeline, a network of over 200 local, independent and state-funded crisis centers and related resources equipped to help people in emotional distress. This objective is distinct from the public safety purposes of 911, where the focus is on dispatching emergency medical services, fire and police as needed.
911
988
Nationwide network to route calls
No, calls to 911 only go to the single public safety answering point in any specified area. There is no backup network or other routing to ensure calls are answered.
Yes, calls to 988 are routed through a central administrator to regional crisis centers and, if needed, a national backup network to ensure calls are answered quickly.
Assistance available via text
No national backup network
Yes
Assistance available via chat
No
Yes
Call centers with trained professionals
Yes
Yes
Provide de-escalating emotional support via phone, text or chat
Yes, via dispatch until EMS personnel arrive
Yes, the contact is the intervention
Provide referrals to community-based resources
Yes
Yes
Capacity to dispatch mobile emergency response personnel
Yes
Not in all locations
Capacity to provide emergency care
Yes, throughout the dispatch and transport process
Not in all locations
Capacity to connect to ongoing treatment
No
Yes, by providing referrals to local treatment providers, although the capacity of that local system may be limited.
Funding through fees assessed on phone bills
Yes, well established
No, not yet well established
References ā¢ Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). (n.d.). 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. https:// www.samhsa.gov/sites/default/files/988factsheet.pdf.
ā¢ Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). (2022, Sept. 2). 988 Frequently Asked Questions. https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/988/ faqs#about-988.
ā¢ The National Council for Mental Wellbeing. (2022, July 13). 988 Implementation and Future Priorities. https://www. thenationalcouncilorg/resources/988implementation-and-future-priorities.
Families Turn to You for Help
You Can Turn to Us for Resources If youāre a professional working with children and families, then youāre the person they turn to when they need help. But sometimes you wonāt have all the answers or another professional may be better suited to help.
The Nebraska Family Helpline is here for you. Whether you want to refer someone to the Helpline, find resources you can pass on, or include us in a discussion with someone in crisis, the Nebraska Family Helplineās trained crisis counselors are available 24/7 to provide support and advice at no cost. You may call anonymously, and your call will be confidential. Learn more and order free wallet cards, brochures and magnets at NebraskaFamilyHelpline.ne.gov.
A SERVICE OF THE NEBRASKA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
Any Problem. Any Time. PROVIDED BY BOYS TOWNĀ®
WARNING SIGNS OF SUICIDE: The behaviors listed below may be some of the signs that someone is thinking about suicide.
TALKING ABOUT:
FEELING:
Wanting to die Great guilt or shame Being a burden to others
Empty, hopeless, trapped, or having no reason to live Extremely sad, more anxious, agitated, or full of rage Unbearable emotional or physical pain
CHANGING BEHAVIOR, SUCH AS: Making a plan or researching ways to die
Taking dangerous risks such as driving extremely fast
Withdrawing from friends, saying goodbye, giving away important items, or making a will
Displaying extreme mood swings Eating or sleeping more or less Using drugs or alcohol more often
If these warning signs apply to you or someone you know, get help as soon as possible, particularly if the behavior is new or has increased recently. 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline Call or text 988 Chat at 988lifeline.org
National Institute of Mental Health
Crisis Text Line Text āHELLOā to 741741
www.nimh.nih.gov/suicideprevention NIMH Identifier No. OM 22-4316
Mental Health Education Guide The following trainings/workshops have been reviewed by experts and are recommended for those who want to grow in their abilities to provide mental health support, especially to young people. The following is a suggested sequence for taking the courses. To learn about available classes, email: info@fourcorners.ne.gov MH Education Guide Question Persuade Refer (QPR)
Length 1-1 1/2 hours
Intended Audience Anyone
Conversations on Access to Lethal Means (CALM)
1-2 hours
Anyone
Mental Health First Aid (MHFA), Youth and Adult
8 hours
Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP)
8 hours
Anyone who works with youth Anyone
Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
2 full days
Anyone who works with people at risk
Description QPR is approved through in-person or online trainings. The education program is designed to teach the warning signs of a suicide crisis and how to respond. https://qprinstitute.com/ CALM is a practical intervention to increase the time and distance between individuals at risk of suicide and the most common and lethal methods of suicide, particularly firearms. CALM teaches why means matter and equips individuals with tools to intervene effectively with those at risk for suicide before a crisis hits, as well as in times of crisis. https://www.calmamerica.org/ One day training through in-person or blended model. Focus on understanding and responding to mental health challenges including suicidal ideation among children and adolescents ages 12-18. (For the Youth Course) https://www.mentalhealthfirstaid.org/ Guides participants through the process of identifying and understanding their personal wellness resources (āwellness toolsā) and then helps them develop an individualized plan to use these resources on a daily basis to manage their mental wellbeing. https://www.wellnessrecoveryactionplan.com/ Intensive 2 day, in-person interactive, and practicedominated course. Designed to help recognize and review risk, and intervene to prevent the immediate risk of suicide. https://livingworks.net/training/livingworksasist/
Integrity Cost (EBS) EvidenceNo cost to based participants. suicide prevention training. EvidenceNo cost to Informed participants.
Agency
Notes
Four Corners Health Department, Region 5 Systems, Education Service Unit
Certificate provided.
Veterans Association, AgriSafe
Certificate provided.
Evidencebased suicide prevention training. EvidenceBased suicide prevention training
May be a training fee.
Four Corners Health Department, Region 5 Systems
Certificate provided. Good for 3 years.
Possibly a fee for materials
Four Corners Health Department, Region 5 Systems
Certificate provided.
EvidenceBased suicide prevention training
A fee may be charged for trainers and materials.
Individual trainers throughout the state
Certificate provided.
Provided by the Four Corners Youth Mental Health Steering Committee and key partners. Learn more here: https://fourcorners.ne.gov/resources-for-mental-wellness/
Additional sites for mental health education: ā¢ Suicide Prevention Resource Center Best Practices Registry: https://bpr.sprc.org/advanced-search/ ā¢ American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Community Programs: https://afsp.org/community-programs/ ā¢ Nebraska Department of Education ā Suicide Awareness/Prevention Approved Training for School Personnel: https://www.education.ne.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/nde-suicide-pre_61781356-1.pdf
Four Corners Youth Mental Health Steering Committee and key partners, such as:
Mission Statement: The Four Corners Youth Mental Health Coalition Steering Committee, representing our community and invested in the mental health of youth, strives to prevent suicide and promote mental health of our youth through advocacy for increased services and resources, connections with the health care, education, religious, and mental health fields, and accountability for meeting the youth mental health needs of our community Learn more here: https://fourcorners.ne.gov/resources-for-mental-wellness/
402-362-2621, 877-337-3573 info@fourcorners.ne.gov
Suicide Prevention 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline English or Spanish Call or text 988 https://988lifeline.org/
SAMHSA's National Helpline English or Spanish (800) 662-4357 https://www.samhsa.gov/findhelp/national-helpline
Resources for Mental Wellness Youth/Family/Parenting
Mental/Behavioral Health
Disaster Hotlines
The Nebraska Family Helpline (888) 866-8660 https://dhhs.ne.gov/Pages/ Nebraska-Family-Helpline.aspx
The Nebraska Rural Response Hotline (8 a.m. ā 5 p.m.) (800) 464-0258 https://farmhotline.com/
SAMHSA's Disaster Technical Assistance Center (8:30 a.m. ā 5 p.m.) (800) 308-3515 https://www.samhsa.gov/ dtac
Answers 4 Families (8 a.m. ā 4 p.m.) (800) 746-8420 https://answers4families.org/
Mental and Substance Use Treatment Locator (8 a.m. ā 5 p.m.) (800) 662-4357 https://findtreatment.gov/
SAMHSA's Disaster Distress Helpline English or Spanish (800) 985-5990 Text TalkWithUs to 66746 (Text "Hablanos" al 66746) DisasterDistress.samhsa.gov
Four Corners Local Outreach to Suicide Survivors (LOSS) Team (402) 710-2161 https://nebraskaloss.org/
Boys Town Parent Hotline (800) 448-3000 https://www.boystown.org/hotlin e/Pages/hotline-parentform.aspx
Mental Health America Tools for Mental Wellness https://www.mhanational.org
CDC's Coping with a Disaster or Traumatic Event https://www.cdc.gov/ mentalhealth/toolsresources/disaster/index. htm
Veterans Crisis Line Text 838255, dial 988 then press 1, or chat online at https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/
Your Life Your Voice (800) 448-3000 Text VOICE to 20121 https://www.yourlifeyourvoice.or g/Pages/home.aspx
Bryan Mental Health Online Screenings https://www.bryanhealth.com/s ervices/counseling-mentalhealth/mental-health-onlinescreenings/
Know before you need it ā Check with your employer to learn about any Employee Assistance Programs!
Talk Heart2Heart https://talkheart2heart.org/
Nebraska Network of Care for Behavioral Health https://portal.networkofcare. org/NebraskaBehavioralHealth
Nebraska Youth Suicide Prevention https://youthsuicideprevention.nebraska. edu/
Find more resources here: https://fourcorners.ne.gov/resource-directory/
Last updated 1/7/2025
YOUR GO TO
RESOURCE LIST 211 NEBRASKA 211 CONNECTS COMMUNITY MEMBERS IN NEED TO THE RESOURCES THAT CAN HELP INCLUDING FOOD, SHELTER, AND UTILITY ASSISTANCE. CALL OR VISIT THEIR WEBSITE.
HTTPS://SEARCH.NE211.ORG/
PARENT GUIDE: HELP FOR PARENTS DEALING WITH SUICIDE CONCERNS THIS GUIDE HELPS ANSWER QUESTIONS AND PROVIDES GUIDANCE AND DIRECTION TO EMPOWER PARENTS WHEN FACING SUICIDE CONCERNS WITH THEIR CHILDREN.
HTTPS://HELP_FOR_PARENTS_DEALING_WITH_SUICIDE
SUICIDE PREVENTION TOOLBOX FOR NEBRASKA YOUTH THE NDE SCHOOL SAFETY TEAM HAS ALSO DEVELOPED A SUICIDE PREVENTION TOOLBOX FOR YOUTH ON THE WAYS TO SUPPORT YOURSELF AND OTHERS.ALL STUDENTS NEED TO UNDERSTAND āTHAT HELP IS ALWAYS AVAILABLE.!ā
HTTPS://ONLINE.FLIPPINGBOOK.COM/VIEW/724119987/
A FRIEND ASKS - MOBILE APP āA FRIEND ASKSā IS A FREE SMARTPHONE APP THAT HELPS PROVIDE THE INFORMATION, TOOLS, AND RESOURCES TO HELP A FRIEND (OR YOURSELF) WHO MAY BE STRUGGLING WITH THOUGHTS OF SUICIDE.
HTTPS://JASONFOUNDATION.COM/GETINVOLVED/STUDENT/A-FRIEND-ASKS-APP/
NEBRASKA LOCAL OUTREACH TO SUICIDE SURVIVORS
LOCAL OUTREACH TO SUICIDE LOSS SURVIVORS (LOSS) IS AN EVIDENCE-BASED ACTIVE POSTVENTION MODEL. THIS MODEL INVOLVES TWO OR MORE TRAINED VOLUNTEERS, CALLED A LOSS TEAM, PROACTIVELY PROVIDING SUPPORT TO THOSE LEFT BEHIND.
HTTPS://NEBRASKALOSS.ORG/
YOUR LIFE YOUR VOICE
A NATIONAL CRISIS LINE FOR KIDS, TEENS, YOUNG ADULTS AND PARENTS. CALL 800-448-3000 OR TEXT VOICE TO 20121. WEB PAGE ALSO HAS RESOURCES. APP VERSION AVAILABLE TOO
YLYV.ORG
SAFE2HELPNE SAFE2HELPNE IS A REPORT SYSTEM DESIGNED FOR STUDENTS, STAFF, AND PARENTS TO ANONYMOUSLY REPORT CONCERNING BEHAVIOR WHICH COULD IMPACT THE SAFETY OF STUDENTS OR SCHOOLS ACROSS NEBRASKA. REPORT USING THE WEBSITE, APP, OR CALL.
HTTPS://SAFE2HELPNE.COM/
NEBRASKA FAMILY HELPLINE ā HE NEBRASKA FAMILY HELPLINE AT (888) 866-8660 T MAKES IT EASIER FOR FAMILIES TO OBTAIN ASSISTANCE BY PROVIDING A SINGLE CONTACT POINT 24 HOURS A DAY, SEVEN DAYS A WEEK.āā
HTTPS://DHHS.NE.GOV/NEBRASKA-FAMILYHELPLINE.ASPX
988 SUICIDE & CRISIS LIFELINE AVAILABLE WHETHER YOU'RE FACING MENTAL HEALTH STRUGGLES, EMOTIONAL DISTRESS, ALCOHOL OR DRUG USE CONCERNS, OR JUST NEED SOMEONE TO TALK TO. CALL, TEXT, OR CHAT. ALSO SPANISH AND DEAF/HARD OF HEARING SERVICES.
HTTPS://988LIFELINE.ORG/
JED FOUNDATION THE JED FOUNDATION (JED) IS A NONPROFIT THAT PROTECTS EMOTIONAL HEALTH AND PREVENTS SUICIDE FOR OUR NATIONāS TEENS AND YOUNG ADULTS.
HTTPS://JEDFOUNDATION.ORG/
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