Joel Reagan speaks with Heath Hayes, Deputy Commissioner with Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services about the 988 Mental Health Lifeline. The 988 number is like 911 for physical emergencies. People can call or text 988 in Oklahoma to talk to someone or get mental health resources. Hayes speaks about Oklahoma's approach to the 988 concept. He explains how listeners can utilize this resource. Hayes also talks about people calling 988 to get help for family members or friends. He shares about the impact of 988 after a year, including the local Super Bowl commercial, promoting the hotline. (https://988oklahoma.com/)
Original airdate: 12/17/2023
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Joel joined EMF in 2010 and he covers U.S. central states including major markets Dallas-Fort Worth and Kansas City.
