988 Suicide and Mental Health Hotline
The 988 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. 988 is committed to improving crisis services and advancing suicide prevention by empowering individuals, advancing professional best practices, and building awareness.
People experiencing a mental health crisis can reach out for help by simply calling or texting the numbers 9-8-8.
Suicide Prevention Coalition of Saratoga County
Saratoga County Public Health Services co-facilitates the Suicide Prevention Coalition of Saratoga County, along with the Saratoga County Department of Mental Health & Addiction Services. This group of local stakeholders meets regularly to discuss suicide rates within the County, and nationwide, while working to foster improvements within the mental health system to better assist those in need. For further information call 518-584-9030.
Saratoga Public Health – Mental Health PSA, Veterans
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