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Why the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline is a Big Deal for Social Workers

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There are compelling reasons why social workers should pay close attention. By Mel Wilson, LCSW, MBA. On July 16, 2022, after two years of preparation since the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) approved its implementation, the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline system became a reality.

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Social Workers: The Backbone of Reimagined 988 Emergency Crisis Services

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By Mel Wilson, LCSW, MBA. W hen the National 988 Suicide Prevention Crisis Hotline goes into effect July 16, 2022, it will probably be the most significant public policy initiative impacting behavioral healthcare since the Medicaid expansion. Collaboration Between Federal and State Government and Community Stakeholders.

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News Items – December 22, 2022

Social Workers Speak

Hannah Ware is development associate for NASW-OH: Social workers: advocating for the world around them. Bureau of Labor Statistics , social workers help others prevent and cope with problems in their everyday lives. Social workers provide this support for others through years of training in the classroom and in person.

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Members in the News – June 29, 2023

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A senior crisis intervention specialist who has worked at the Chandler Fire Department for 16 years, Henry (’05 BSW, ’07 MSW) said a crisis can happen lightning fast, anytime and anywhere. For most of his time there, he managed its office of social justice and human rights.

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News Items – July 22, 2021

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. “Much like there is social reckoning happening in our country that I think the pandemic has highlighted, the pandemic in Cuba is highlighting decades of human rights abuses that have been perpetrated by the government,” Lawrence said. Nygren, a licensed clinical social worker, treats abused children.