Harry Dunn
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One year after it's inception, over 80% of adults are still unfamiliar with the existence of the 988 crisis line. We must continue to educate, encourage, and empathize with one another to stop this epidemic of the mental health stigma. #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness
09:03 AM - Jul 17, 2023
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Erin-dipity
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In response to Harry Dunn.
I have a question though. As a white person I’m not sure I should be the one asking it but here goes: If a person calls 988 and the person on the other end feels that they are in immediate danger of harm, who do they call? If police, does that not put BIPOC callers in danger from them?
02:52 PM - Jul 18, 2023
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Boadicea TX
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Check out the #988 FAQ-I think you'll find your answer there.
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11:43 AM - Jul 20, 2023
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Erin-dipity
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In response to Boadicea TX.
There is a lot of helpful info here, thanks! However, they do still refer to 911 in 2% of cases. I know that is a relatively low number but there are still humans on the other end of that 2%. I just worry about safety of BIPOC and/or mentally ill people in crisis.
12:03 PM - Jul 20, 2023 (Edited)
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In response to Erin-dipity.
Understandably so-We have a lot of work to do to protect marginalized folks from police abuse.

I think the person on the #988 line is in a better position to decide if a #911 referral is needed than me projecting that fear-valid though it be.
03:46 PM - Jul 20, 2023
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