Answer:
All 988 counselors take required core trainings to be a part of the 988 network to help them support conversations with high-risk and other specific populations. In addition, counselors have access to numerous trainings to help them with inclusive, culturally-competent conversations. Examples of these training resources include materials to support:
- American Indian/Alaskan Natives
- Deaf/Hard of Hearing Populations
- Those with Developmental Disabilities or Autism
- Disaster/Mass Violence Impacted Communities
- First Responders/Health Care Workers
- Hispanic/Latino Community
- LGBTQIA+ Community
- Older Adults
- Rural Communities
- Service Members and Veterans
- Those with Substance Use Disorders
- Those with Trauma