People in Door and Kewaunee counties pondering suicide can get quicker referrals to needed services, even if they call the national suicide hotline. That's because such cases are now immediately sent to the new Wisconsin Lifeline Call Center. While there were four small call centers around the state, someone looking for help in Wisconsin could be dealing with a counselor based in California. Joanette Robertson, with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services, says Wisconsin Lifeline also helps tailor responses to each caller's need.
Wisconsin Life can be reached by dialing 800-273-TALK(8255). Linking people with local suicide prevention resources will be easier starting in 2022 by calling 988 for mental health emergencies.
