Episode: Expanding Idaho's Crisis Hotline

This week, producer Ruth Brown is joined by Director Lee Flinn of the Idaho Crisis & Suicide Hotline to discuss the state's transition from the existing suicide hotline to the new nationwide crisis number 9-8-8. They discuss the resources available for Idahoans who call the new behavioral health crisis line, the increased call volume seen since the launch of the new number, and the next steps for suicide and mental health crisis prevention in Idaho. Visit www.call988idaho.com for resources and more information about the hotline.