988 Mental Health Hotline Available for All Oklahomans

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A new mental health resource is now available for all Oklahomans. Instead of calling 911 for a mental health crisis, Oklahomans can now call the 988 mental health hotline and speak to a trained behavioral health professional.

Teresa Sharp, a community consultant, said calling the 988 number can help avoid involving the police.

“Instead of calling 911, if you or someone is in a crisis, we want you to call 988,” Sharp said.