加拿大一年前开通的988个自杀求助热线已经处理了30多万通电话和短信。 Canada's 988 suicide helpline, launched a year ago, has handled over 300,000 calls and texts.
一年前在加拿大启动的988个全国自杀求助热线已经收到30多万通电话和短信。 The national 988 suicide helpline in Canada, launched a year ago, has received over 300,000 calls and texts. 该热线由成瘾和精神健康中心管理,为那些有自杀念头或精神疾病的人提供24/7的帮助。 Operated by the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, the helpline provides 24/7 assistance for those experiencing suicidal thoughts or mental health distress. Allison Crawford博士是求助热线的首席医务官,预计随着认识的提高,呼叫量将增加。 Dr. Allison Crawford, the helpline's chief medical officer, anticipates an increase in call volume as awareness grows. 热线由加拿大公共卫生署提供1.77亿美元,利用39个社区机构的2 000多名响应者,确保快速反应时间,并将个人与当地资源连接起来。 Funded with $177 million from the Public Health Agency of Canada, the helpline uses over 2,000 responders from 39 community agencies to ensure quick response times and connect individuals with local resources.