Isn't this exciting? One in 6 calls to.the suisice line end without reaching a counselor

[Tintypographer]

One in Six Calls to National Suicide Prevention Lifeline End Without Reaching a Counselor https://www.wsj.com/articles/one-in...-end-without-reaching-a-counselor-11657531805

1.5 million calls abandoned from 2016 to 2021

The numbers keep going up and the staffing can't keep up.

 

[tser1073]

I used to work for a crisis hotline and I think it's a combination of low staffing, people changing their mind and hanging up, and AWFUL hold music!