‘Cluster’ of teen suicides in Boone County prompt groups to come together, seek solutions
By Patricia Scheyer NKyTribune reporter Several groups met in Boone County last week to see if they can focus on…
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Kentucky roll-out of 988 going well; nation’s mental-health centers nearing certification
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News Even though the roll-out of the three-digit national suicide hotline remains a work in…
Opinion – Jamie Ruehl: Seasonal depression or something more? Understanding suicide…
In the last two months, two people I knew took their own lives. Before those two tragedies, I’ve had other…
Kentucky’s 988 suicide prevention lifeline marks six months, records 26% increase in monthly calls
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The 988 service, which allows Kentuckians in crisis to connect with suicide prevention, mental health…
New 988 behavioral-health crisis hotline number goes live July 16; Ky. plans large-scale rollout in 2023
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News Starting Saturday, July 16, the new behavioral-health crisis hotline number will be 988, much…
Kentucky receives grant to assist in preparation for new 988 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
Kentucky has received $340,000 in grant funding to assist with planning and logistics for the nationwide transition to a simplified…