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No charges filed against Missouri legislator for making false report to 988 hotline

No charges filed against Missouri legislator for making false report to 988 hotline

by Alisa Nelson | Mar 5, 2025 | Crime / Courts, News, Politics / Govt

The Cole County Prosecutor’s Office says no charges will be filed against a state lawmaker who made a false report to test Missouri’s 988 Crisis Lifeline. Rep. Tricia Byrnes, R-Wentzville, placed a text to the 988 crisis hotline on February 20, claiming to have a gun...
Missouri doctor says suicide rate increases when school is in session

Missouri doctor says suicide rate increases when school is in session

by Anthony Morabith | Aug 22, 2024 | Education, News, Politics / Govt

A new school year is here and is a good reminder for staff to know that resources are available when a crisis happens. Doctor Bart Andrews with Behavioral Health Response in St. Louis told Missourinet that the suicide rate spikes when school is in session. “So, there...
Missouri doctor says suicide rate increases when school is in session

988 is available to help deal with reaction to Kansas City mass shooting

by Alisa Nelson | Feb 16, 2024 | Health / Medicine, News

If help is needed to process this week’s mass shooting in Kansas City, Missouri reminds citizens that 988 is available. State Department of Mental Health Director Valerie Huhn said 988 is a 24-hour source of support. “We want to make sure it’s very, very clear...
Missouri doctor says suicide rate increases when school is in session

Missouri emerges as leader in 988 crisis hotline response times 

by Anthony Morabith | Dec 13, 2023 | Health / Medicine, News, Politics / Govt

Missouri is a national leader when it comes to 988 crisis hotline response times. That is what Director Valerie Huhn, the Director of the Missouri Department of Mental Health told a committee of lawmakers this week. In October, Missouri 988 received 5,311 phone calls,...
Videophone added to 988 hotline services to better serve the deaf community

Videophone added to 988 hotline services to better serve the deaf community

by Marshall Griffin | Sep 11, 2023 | Health / Medicine, News, Science / Technology

A new resource is now available to members of the deaf community who may be experiencing a crisis. Videophones that allow people to use American Sign Language are being added to the 988 suicide hotline. Tia Dole is a suicide and crisis lifeline officer based in New...
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