crisis care

crisis counselor answers a 988 call at the Ozark Center, which covers four southwestern counties.

Calls from Missouri to new 988 crisis hotline up 136% since 2022

Missouri Independent

The number of calls to 988 from Missouri jumped 136% in May 2024 compared to May 2022, according to recent data from the health policy nonprofit KFF.

A group of people weating black DeafLEAD shirts smile at the camera.

Health & Wealth

American Sign Language crisis line provides 'connection with someone who understands'

Anna Spidel

Dr. Stephanie Logan is the CEO of DeafLEAD – a Columbia-based group that supports the Deaf and hard of hearing community and recently launched a new ASL crisis line through 988.

At an event held in a grassy park, a speaker with blonde hair wearing a navy dress stands on a stage and gives a speech from a podium that has a 988 Suicide and Crisis lifeline sign on it. Next to the speaker, a red-haired American Sign Language interpreter in a black shirt and jeans interprets the speech in ASL on stage. The speaker and interpreter are standing in front of an audience that is sitting and watching from folding chairs. Next to the stage, there is a large projector screen that has the message: "You Matter - Text. Call. Chat". Behind the stage, several event workers are sat at a long table with audio and video equipment.

Missouri News

988 Lifeline Launches American Sign Language Crisis Services

Anna Spidel

Missouri organization DeafLEAD will be one of two national providers of ASL videophone crisis services through 988 Lifeline.

Health & Wealth

Columbia Agency Improves Access to Crisis Care for Deaf Victims

Michaela Tucker

When a woman is trying to leave an abusive relationship or unsafe domestic situation, shelters offer a safe space for her to stay and get back on her…