Lifelines with David and John: The 988 Podcast

By: David Covington & Dr. John Draper
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  • Join "Lifelines with David and John," a 988 Podcast, where we uncover the compelling world of crisis intervention and the ongoing development of the 988 lifeline. Since its inception in 2022, 988 has been a cornerstone of innovation and hope in suicide and crisis prevention.

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Episodes
  • IMPACT: A Lifeline for Crisis Care - Ep 035 | Lifelines Podcast
    Dec 17 2024

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    David and John are joined by Monica Johnson. They discuss the evolution of crisis care, focusing on the introduction of the 988 Lifeline, transforming crisis support. They highlight the importance of awareness, community involvement, and the ongoing challenges in mental health care, emphasizing the need for patience and sustained effort in creating effective systems. They explore the importance of federal and state collaboration in enhancing crisis care, the challenges of leadership in this field, and the critical need for dignity in crisis response.

    About our Guest: Monica Johnson, M.A., LPC, is the Director of the 988 & Behavioral Health Crisis Coordinating Office at SAMHSA, with 26 years of experience in behavioral health leadership. A seasoned executive with a track record of managing large budgets and implementing critical mental health initiatives, she previously served as Interim Commissioner for the Georgia Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Disabilities. https://www.samhsa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/leadership/biographies/monica-johnson

    Link to Monica’s book: https://www.amazon.com/Fab-30-Critical-Leadership-Lessons/dp/1086762843

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    About the Lifelines Podcast: The 988 Podcast offers an engaging format and informative content; it simplifies staying informed about crucial behavioral health topics. Discover more about 988 to enhance behavioral health care with David and John: The 988 Podcast by visiting https://behavioralhealthlink.com/bhlpodcast/

    About Us: Behavioral Health Link is committed to supporting behavioral health professionals. Visit us at https://behavioralhealthlink.com/ to learn more about the BHL Platform and how it supports our vision to ensure everyone in a crisis gets care when and where they need it.

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    1 hr and 8 mins
  • TRANSFORMING CARE: Police and Mental Health Crises - Ep 034 | Lifelines Podcast
    Dec 10 2024

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    In this episode, the Lifelines Podcast hosts David Covington and John Draper engage with Detective Sabrina Taylor, a leading expert in crisis intervention and behavioral health. They discuss the importance of Crisis Intervention Teams (CIT), community partnerships, and the challenges faced by law enforcement in handling mental health crises. Sabrina shares her journey in law enforcement, the evolution of CIT, and the impact of the 988 crisis hotline. The conversation emphasizes the need for a holistic approach to crisis response, integrating behavioral health resources with law enforcement to improve outcomes for individuals in crisis.

    About Our Guest: Sabrina Taylor is a CIT Coordinator & Detective for the City of Phoenix in Arizona. She says, "As with most people in this line or work, it's personal. I have several close family members with chronic mental disabilities and have experienced the inequities that plague health care first hand it makes me even more determined to do whatever I can to address them." https://www.linkedin.com/in/sabrinataylorcit/

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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • PIONEERS: Honoring Those Working in Suicide Prevention - Ep 033 | Lifelines Podcast
    Dec 3 2024

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    In this episode, David and John meet with Dr. Ursula Whiteside, who discusses her work in mental health, crisis intervention, and suicide prevention, highlighting the importance of lived experience and community support. She reflects on the impact of Marsha Linehan's Dialectical Behavior Therapy and her own project Now Matters Now, emphasizing storytelling, validation, and accessible mental health resources.

    About Our Guest: Dr. Ursula Whiteside is a clinical psychologist and researcher known for her work on suicide prevention, digital mental health interventions, and psychological assessment techniques.
    https://www.ursulawhiteside.org/about

    Have you found the Lifelines Podcast with David and John helpful? Share your experience with us!

    About the Lifelines Podcast: The 988 Podcast offers an engaging format and informative content; it simplifies staying informed about crucial behavioral health topics. Discover more about 988 to enhance behavioral health care with David and John: The 988 Podcast by visiting https://behavioralhealthlink.com/bhlpodcast/

    About Us: Behavioral Health Link is committed to supporting behavioral health professionals. Visit us at https://behavioralhealthlink.com/ to learn more about the BHL Platform and how it supports our vision to ensure everyone in a crisis gets care when and where they need it.

    Thanks for listening! Follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn

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    1 hr and 10 mins

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