Share 988
Help spread the word. Below are three simple ways.
Post on social media
Make a post on your social media to raise awareness about behavioral health resources using the materials below.
Example: Create an Instagram post or story by uploading the photo and copying and pasting the caption.
(Upload this photo)
(Copy and paste the caption below)
Are you worried about someone you know who may be in crisis? Stay with them until you can get them help. Call, text, or chat with @988lifeline.
Distribute Handouts
Download and distribute handouts at local community centers, hospitals, schools, or events.
The SAMHSA Store has many free downloadable and printable promotional materials, including some items available to ship for free. Click the link below and check out the resources under “988 Branded Print Materials.”
(Click image to view and download the 988 overview in English and Spanish)
Host a Webinar
Organize a virtual education session for stakeholders in your organization, focusing on the operational details of 988.
The following resources can serve as a helpful introduction or refresher to 988. Click the images to download.
Video: How does 988 work?
Handout: The Difference Between Dialing 988 and or GCAL for Georgia Crisis System Stakeholders
