Summary: 988 is now active and a way to connect with someone who cares when you need someone to talk to "Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is a national network of local crisis centers that provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week in the United States."
Latest Update: Friday, 16 September, 2022
Willow Park Police Department 08 September 2022
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September is National Suicide Prevention Month
988 is now active and a way to connect with someone who cares when you need someone to talk to "Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is a national network of local crisis centers that provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week in the United States." (Please note, the previous 1-800-273-TALK (8255) number will continue to function indefinitely.)
Did you know it is ok to talk about mental health? There is a stigma around the words "depressed" and "sad", along with the words "mental health". If you don't or can't talk about it, then how can you begin the process of healing? Sometimes, it takes that "stranger" on the other end of the line to help see a different perspective. And sometimes, when you talk about it with others, you realize you are not the only one experiencing that particular crisis.
Please don't be alone.
You are not alone, no matter how lonely you feel.
There is always someone to at least talk to. Give that voice on the other line a chance and opportunity to provide you with a plethora of other possibilities. Also, sometimes we need that anonymity of the phone to be able to speak about what we can't do face to face.
Our department currently has several officers who hold Mental Health Peace Officer certifications. Our goal is to have all officers holding this certification.
WPC Research:
Yes, we are very late this week, Randy Keck" Slings and Arrows, The Community News, 02 September, 2022 Editorial Note: Randy shares his journey with of issues related to depression and bipolar disorder.
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