988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Considerations for Older Adults
Speakers: Richard McKeon, PhD, MPH and Erin Emery-Tiburcio, PhD, ABPP
Date: June 5th, 2024
Time: 10-11:30AM PT / 11AM-12:30PM MT / 12-1:30PM CT / 1-2:30PM ET
The 988 hotline offers 24/7 access to trained crisis counselors who can help people experiencing mental health-related distress. In this webinar, Dr. Richard McKeon, Senior Advisor in the SAMHSA 988 Office, will discuss the shift from the previous hotline to the new number, services available, and impact of 988 thus far. Dr. Erin Emery-Tiburcio will introduce training modules designed for 988 call center staff about working with older adults that are currently being adapted for professionals who encounter older adults in crisis in person.
Learning Objectives
Learners who participate in this learning activity will be able to:
- Recognize the services offered by 988 call centers.
- Understand the impact of the 988 service.
- Identify resources for learning more about older adults in crisis.
Please register HERE.
