The crisis counselors who answer West Virginia’s Suicide and Crisis Lifeline want to spread the message that everyone has a role in suicide prevention. On average, one person dies by suicide every 22 hours in the state. Terrance Hamm, Director of West Virginia’s Suicide and Crisis ...
The official launch was just over a week ago and many West Virginians are already taking advantage of the 988-dialing code launched nationwide last week to make it easier for those having a mental health crisis to access the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline by phone, text message, or ...
MORGANTOWN — After West Virginia crisis hotline HELP304 saw a spike in calls last month, the organization's director said an increase in COVID-19 cases may be to blame. The helpline reported a 66-percent increase in calls in August compared to June. Steven Perry, HELP304 program ...
A West Virginia-based mental health service launched an emotional strength line last year to help West Virginians facing mental health challenges, including stress and emotional fatigue. First Choice Services implemented the HELP304 line in August 2020. Since then, hundreds of West ...