Most Mental Health Crisis Calls Still Go to 911, Not 988

• By: | International Academies of Emergency Dispatch
• September 26th, 2025
• 911, 988, crisis intervention, emergency communication centers, emergency response, mental health crisis, specialized training, suicide, suicide prevention
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Great Lakes Region Leads with New Training for 911 Dispatchers Handling Suicidal Callers As Suicide Prevention Month continues, the International Academies of Emergency Dispatch® (IAEDTM) is reminding everyone of the continuing role of 911 Emergency Dispatchers in suicide prevention and...