Brendan Boyle tweeted the following:
"Law enforcement officers agree that they're often not the best equipped to respond to a mental health emergency. In most cases, a call to 988 doesnt involve law enforcement if available, a mobile crisis team may be dispatched to help individuals needing further support."Read on Twitter
Here are other recent tweets from Brendan Boyle:
"Witnessing someone have a mental health or substance use crisis in a public space can be overwhelming. You might not know them or feel like you have the tools to help. Dial 9-8-8 to be connected with a trained crisis counselor who can assist with getting them help."Read on Twitter
"Starting tomorrow, well have a new nationwide number to call for suicide prevention, mental health and substance use crises: 988 Call or text to be connected to trained crisis counselors who can help you or someone you know."Read on Twitter
"If you or someone you know is experiencing a suicide, mental health or substance use crisis, dialing or texting 9-8-8 connects you with a trained counselor who can help."Read on Twitter
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