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Ohio’s 988 crisis lifeline surpasses one million contacts since 2022 launch

Michelle Rivera
Michelle Rivera
Michelle Rivera
Reporter · Cleveland, OH

Michelle, an Ohio State University graduate, has spent over six years focusing on community issues in Cleveland, including social justice and local initiatives. She has previously written for NPR's local affiliates, where she honed her storytelling skills to highlight diverse community voices.

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Reporter · Friday, October 30, 2026 at 8:43 PM · 1 min read
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Ohio’s 988 crisis lifeline surpasses one million contacts since 2022 launch — Avon Lake Community news

CLEVELAND, Ohio — Ohio’s 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline has handled more than 1 million calls, text messages and online chats since launching in July 2022, state officials announced.

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