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Tuesday, April 23, 2024

A Lifeline to Help Manage the Public Health Crisis

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A Lifeline to Help Manage the Public Health Crisis
A Lifeline to Help Manage the Public Health Crisis

Starting in the basement of Columbia St.

Mary's in 1960 was a switch board with a purpose.

This important lifeline was staffed with Mental Health Professionals to aid the community in finding the right resources for their needs.

Today the lifeline is called IMPACT 2-1-1 and is available 24/7 for anyone to call to get directed to free health services and resources.

It serves as a direct contact for those struggling with drug abuse, mental health crises, and now in 2020, the coronavirus outbreak.

Impact 2-1-1 President and CEO John Hyatt joins us to discuss the help they offer during this difficult time.

If you have coronavirus questions or are in need of non-emergency assistance, dial 211 to speak to a trained professional.

And visit impactinc.org to donate to IMPACT's Critical Condition Fund.

BLEND, THE GLOBAL HEALTH AFFECTSALL OF US.PEOPLE HERE IN MILWAUKEE NEEDHELP NOW EVER THAN BEFORE.IMPACT OPERATES A 24/7 CRISISCALL CENTER.TODAY WE ARE LIVE AT THE CRISISCALL CENTER WITH CEO JOHN HYATT.WHAT IS IT LIKE RIGHT THERE NOW?HOW BUSY ARE THE COUNSELORS?

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