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Sep 06, 2009

This National Suicide Prevention Week, Lifeline announces: Veterans Chat is now available 24/7; Volume One of the Lifeline’s video series, Stories of Hope and Recovery: The Terry Wise Story; and the Lifeline Gallery (www.lifelinegallery.org) celebrates its year anniversary, and over 500 stories posted, with a new design. For more information: Lifeline’s National Suicide Prevention Week press release. For information on what you can do this week to help save lives: Spread the Word. Also this week is World Suicide Prevention Day (September 10th), to see activities planned around the world visit www.iasp.info/wspd/.

Aug 17, 2009

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and Lifeline launched an online chat service for veterans in emotional distress available at: www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org/Veterans. Veterans are encouraged to chat online anonymously with a counselor during the operating hours of 4:00pm -7:30am EST Daily. Friends and family members of a veteran in crisis are also welcomed to use Veterans Chat.

Jul 10, 2009

Lifeline’s national network now has 140 crisis centers in 48 states. Calls to 1-800-273-TALK (8255) are routed to the closest available center based on the caller’s location. Lifeline strives to connect callers to network centers that can provide referrals to local services, allowing the caller to access continuing care after a crisis. By recruiting 140 crisis centers, the Lifeline’s Network Development division has expanded the capacity of Lifeline’s network and improved the quality of Lifeline’s service.

Jun 08, 2009

Lifeline launched a new design for www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org. The site was redesigned to deliver clear messaging to consumers in crisis and to make the site easier to navigate. Check out brand new content about how to get involved in suicide prevention and tips on helping online friends in suicidal crisis.

Mar 31, 2009

Lifeline and Dr. Phil formed a strategic partnership to prevent suicide during the economic crisis. Partnership efforts include the Dr. Phil avatar launched today on Lifeline Gallery (www.lifelinegallery.org), an online forum filled with hundreds of stories from suicide survivors and suicide prevention advocates. Also, Dr. Phil will continue to offer 1-800-273-TALK on his shows about suicidal behaviors in order to help viewers in need. (For more information: Lifeline and Dr. Phil Press Release).

Feb 11, 2009

Dr. Phil encourages people to call 1-800-273-TALK in a new video posted on the Lifeline YouTube Channel: www.youtube.com/800273TALK. He talks about why people should reach out if they are in suicidal crisis or emotional distress and how there is not shame is asking for help. The clip was taken from a Dr. Phil Show about suicidal behaviors which featured guest Dr. Thomas Joiner, a Lifeline Steering Committee Member.

Dec 12, 2009

The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline has partnered with YouTube to offer suicide prevention resources to the YouTube online community. Lifeline content on the new YouTube Abuse and Safety Center includes information on what to do if someone on YouTube may be at risk of suicide or if someone posts harmful messages about suicide on the site. Also posted are the Lifeline number, a PSA and a link to the Lifeline channel where one can find suicide warning signs.

Nov 17, 2009

The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline network of more than 140 crisis centers has answered its one millionth call since the hotline was launched on Jan. 1, 2005. "The Lifeline reached this significant milestone because more people in emotional distress or suicidal crisis are becoming aware that help is available just by picking up the telephone and dialing 1-800-273-TALK," said the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration's acting administrator, Eric Broderick, D.D.S, M.P.H. To read the SAMHSA press release about this milestone click here.

Callers to 800-SUICIDE are now being helped through the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline's network of more than 140 crisis centers across the nation, the same network that responds to 800-273-TALK callers in crisis. For more information about how 800-SUICIDE callers are being efficiently assisted through this network, read our FAQs Regarding 1-800-SUICIDE.