“988: The New Number for Hope” with Dr. John Draper

Dr. John Draper (he/him) was the Chief Officer of the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline and an Unapologetically Black Unicorn. Dr. Draper helps us understand the genesis of the new 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline and what he hopes gets accomplished through the new lifeline. They talk about geolocation, how to serve people where they are and building trust and making others feel empowered.

The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is now: 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline

For  more info:

• https://988lifeline.org
• https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/988
• https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/988/jobs