The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is a national hotline offering one-on-one support for mental health, suicide, and substance use-related problems for anyone 24/7. No matter where you are in the United States, you can call or text the number 988 or chat online at 988lifeline.org and connect with a skilled, compassionate crisis counselor. GP 988 Tribal Response is a grant that is funded by SAMSHA. We work with the He Sapa area as well as the 9 tribes in South Dakota
The purpose of the 988 Tribal response program is to provide resources to improve response to 988 contacts (including calls, chats, and texts) originating in Tribal communities and/or activated by American Indians/Alaska Natives. American Indian and Alaska Native communities experience a significantly higher suicide risk compared to the general population. CDC reports that in 2021 non-Hispanic AI/AN people had a suicide rate 99% greater than the general population.
The 988 Tribal response program aims to: (1) ensure American Indians/Alaska Natives have access to culturally competent, trained 988 crisis center support; (2) improve integration and support of 988 crisis centers, Tribal nations, and Tribal organizations to ensure there is navigation and follow-up care; and (3) facilitate collaborations with Tribal, state and territorial health providers, Urban Indian Organizations, law enforcement, and other first responders in a manner which respects Tribal sovereignty.
Criteria For Program:
- American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) individuals in He Sapa (Black Hills) and nine South Dakota tribal communities (Oglala, Cheyenne River, Rosebud, Standing Rock, Lower Brule, Crow Creek, Flandreau, Yankton, Sisseton Wahpeton)
