Georgia’s mental health agency is partnering with the University System of Georgia to place decals listing the 988 suicide and crisis hotline number in the dorm rooms of every public college and university campus.
Suicide is the second-leading cause of death among young people between the ages of 18 and 24 in Georgia, according to recent statistics. The 988 decals are part of a broader effort under the university system’s Mental Health Initiative, a program launched in 2020 to significantly expand mental health services for students.
Besides residence halls, the decals also will be placed at student activity centers and health centers to reach an estimated 200,000 students. In addition, 988 wallet cards will be distributed to faculty, staff, and students.
If you or someone you know is in crisis, help is available. Call 988 or visit the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline website at https://988lifeline.org.
This article comes to Now Habersham in partnership with WUGA News
