988: The New 911 of Mental Health

A new number has been implemented to make it easier for people experiencing a mental health crisis to reach the National Suicide Lifeline with calls increased by 45 percent the first week. Guest Sheila Moran, director of marketing and communication for First Choice Services talks with host Sheila Hyland about how the new 988 number works and how it can help saves lives, including West Virginia, by providing immediate help for callers in crisis. wv988.org