The wellness recovery action plan, or WRAP, is a self-designed wellness tool that helps people manage their mental health and achieve their personal goals. WRAP is based on five key concepts: hope, personal responsibility, education, self-advocacy, and support1. WRAP consists of several parts, such as a wellness toolbox, a daily maintenance plan, a crisis plan, and a post-crisis plan2. WRAP can be used by anyone who wants to improve their well-being and quality of life3. You can learn more about WRAP from the official website1 or from other online resources45.
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Nebraska DHHS commemorates first year of 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
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LINCOLN — One year after the implementation of a new three-digit suicide prevention line, Nebraska’s health department says a focus will be continuing to spread the word about the number.
The 988 number was established as a nationwide, 24/7 suicide prevention line — available to anyone experiencing a mental health-related crisis — on July 16, 2022. The number provides a direct connection to trained, compassionate, accessible care and support for those in crisis, according to Nebraska public health officials.
Between July 16, 2022, and June 30, 988 Nebraska received 18,300 calls, more than twice as many calls than in calendar year 2021.
“988 is a vital resource in Nebraska and across our nation,” said Tony Green, interim director of the Division of Behavioral Health at the Department of Health and Human Services. “It is important to remember that no matter your situation, you are not alone, and that help is available and effective.”
The department is seeking the public’s help in sharing information about 988 with colleagues, friends and family.
Boys Town
Before 988, the Boys Town National Hotline in Omaha was the call center for the Suicide Prevention Hotline. It then took on the implementation of 988.
Most calls — 96.3% — to 988 are being de-escalated and managed by Boys Town crisis counselors without activating the Mobile Crisis Response Team, according to DHHS. Just over 3% of calls resulted in the need for emergency services or law enforcement, officials said.
Boys Town’s implementation plan had an initial goal of a 90% average answer rate and an 80% average chat and text answer rate. The first year exceeded these goals, with a 95.53% average answer rate, 88.5% average chat answer rate and 88.3% average text answer rate.
The department says It’s vital to continue to develop crisis-receiving and stabilization services statewide, starting with community-based services.
Additional support
The department recommends these numbers for individuals or their loved ones in times of crisis:
- 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — call, text or chat 988.
- Local faith-based leaders, health care professionals or campus health centers.
- Nebraska Family Helpline — 888-866-8660
- Rural Response Hotline — 1-800-464-0258
- Disaster Distress Helpline — 1-800-985-5990 (oprime dos para Español) or text TalkWithUs to 66746
- National Domestic Violence Hotline — 1-800-799-7233 or text LOVEIS to 22522
- National Child Abuse Hotline — call or text 1-800-422-4453 (1-800-4AChild)
- National Sexual Assault Hotline 1-800-656-4673 (1-800-656-HOPE)
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