Mental Health Advocate April Simpkins Partners with 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
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Divendra Jaffar, [email protected]
NEW YORK, New York — September 4, 2024 — April Simpkins, a renowned mental health advocate, is excited to announce her partnership with the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. This collaboration aims to raise awareness and increase engagement with the 988 Lifeline, a vital resource providing immediate support to those in crisis.
Through this partnership, April will work to boost public awareness of the 988 Lifeline, reduce the stigma surrounding mental health, and promote available resources. A 2023 Pew study showed less than 14% of the general population was aware of the 988 Lifeline. April’s efforts will focus on increasing that number to a larger portion of the US population and she will collaborate with 988 Lifeline on creating compelling content to disseminate information about mental health resources and the role of the 988 Lifeline. Her efforts will include using her social media platforms, podcasts, and national stages to encourage individuals to seek help through the 988 Lifeline during times of emotional distress. A great example of this partnership includes April’s participation in the upcoming 988 Day, a national initiative taking place on September 8, 2024, focused on sharing the theme “No Judgment. Just Help.”
“I am beyond honored to partner with the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline to advance the critical mission of supporting those in crisis. This partnership perfectly aligns with my passion for breaking the stigma around mental health and ensuring that everyone knows they have a lifeline in their darkest moments,” said April Simpkins.
“Thank you, April, for joining us in our 988 Day initiative and standing alongside us in advocating for mental health and suicide prevention. Your support amplifies our mission to provide compassionate, accessible crisis care for all who need it. Together, we can ensure that no one feels alone in their time of need,” said Dr. Tia Dole, Chief 988 Lifeline Officer of Vibrant Emotional Health.
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About the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Administered by Vibrant Emotional Health, one of the nation’s leading mental health organizations, the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline offers accessible, immediate, and compassionate care and support for those in need. As a beacon of hope for individuals experiencing emotional distress or suicidal crises, the 988 Lifeline is a call, text, or chat away at 988lifeline.org.
About April Simpkins
A mental health advocate, HR executive, national keynote speaker, and New York Times bestselling author, April Simpkins, is a resource on mental health for many national media outlets, and supporter of mental health legislation. With certifications in QPR Suicide Prevention Training, Mental Health First Aid, and Emotional CPR, she is a dedicated Ambassador for the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI). Her advocacy is driven by the loss of her daughter Cheslie Kryst, Miss USA 2019, to depression. This story about depression, grief, and finding purpose is highlighted in her memoir, By The Time You Read This: The Space Between Cheslie’s Smile and Mental Illness, co-authored with Cheslie. 988 Lifeline is included in the resources guide in this book. www.aprilsimpkins.com
This partnership represents a powerful commitment to revolutionizing how mental health crises are addressed across the nation. Through this dynamic collaboration, the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline and April Simpkins are dedicated to raising awareness of the 988 Lifeline and making a lasting impact on mental health awareness and support systems—saving lives, one call, text or chat at a time.
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