Lifelines with David and John: The 988 Podcast
Join "Lifelines with David and John," a 988 Podcast, where we uncover the compelling world of crisis intervention and the ongoing development of the 988 lifeline. Since its inception in 2022, 988 has been a cornerstone of innovation and hope in suicide and crisis prevention.
Episodes
38 episodes
LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY: Creating Mental Health Support
In this episode, David Covington and John Draper engage with Representative Steve Eliason, a key figure in mental health legislation and suicide prevention in Utah. They discuss Eliason's journey from CPA to state representative, his pivotal ro...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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1:02:08
ADVOCACY: Creating a Mental Health Community
In this episode, David Covington and John Draper discuss the impact of crisis intervention teams (CIT) on mental health and law enforcement, featuring Major Sam Cochran, a pioneer in the CIT model. They explore the importance of community...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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1:12:16
EVOLUTION: Crisis Care Then and Now - S 2, Ep 001 | Lifelines Podcast
David and John celebrate the new year, a new season, and chat with Preston Looper about the evolution of crisis care, and the importance of innovative technologies in mental health services. They emphasizes the significance of collaboratio...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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1:02:24
IMPACT: A Lifeline for Crisis Care - Ep 035 | Lifelines Podcast
David and John are joined by Monica Johnson. They discuss the evolution of crisis care, focusing on the introduction of the 988 Lifeline, transforming crisis support. They highlight the importance of awareness, community involvement, and the on...
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Season 1
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Episode 35
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1:07:51
TRANSFORMING CARE: Police and Mental Health Crises - Ep 034 | Lifelines Podcast
In this episode, the Lifelines Podcast hosts David Covington and John Draper engage with Detective Sabrina Taylor, a leading expert in crisis intervention and behavioral health. They discuss the importance of Crisis Intervention Teams (CIT), co...
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Season 1
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Episode 34
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1:03:07
PIONEERS: Honoring Those Working in Suicide Prevention - Ep 033 | Lifelines Podcast
In this episode, David and John meet with Dr. Ursula Whiteside, who discusses her work in mental health, crisis intervention, and suicide prevention, highlighting the importance of lived experience and community support. She reflects on the imp...
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Season 1
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Episode 33
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1:10:16
CRITICAL WORK: Crisis Care Coordination - Ep 032 | Lifelines Podcast
In this episode of Lifelines, hosts David Covington and John Draper engage with Erica Chestnut-Ramirez, a key figure in Arizona's crisis care landscape. They discuss Thanksgiving traditions, the evolution of crisis services in Arizona, and the ...
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Season 1
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Episode 32
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1:06:43
CRITICAL WORK: Helping People in Crisis - Ep 032 | Lifelines Podcast
In this episode of Lifelines, the conversation revolves around the evolution of crisis care, particularly focusing on the 988 crisis line and its impact on mental health services. Justin Chase, a key figure in the crisis care landscape, shares ...
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Season 1
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Episode 31
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1:04:20
CULTURE: Revitalization and Crisis Support - Ep 030 | Lifelines Podcast
In this episode, the hosts discuss the importance of lived experience in crisis intervention and the cultural aspects of suicide prevention, particularly in Native American communities. Shelby Rowe shares her personal journey, the significance ...
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Season 1
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Episode 30
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1:10:36
IMPACT: Delivering Mobile Crisis Services - Ep 029 | Lifelines Podcast
In this episode of Lifelines, the hosts discuss the critical role of mobile crisis response in behavioral health, featuring insights from Megan Gleason, director of BHL's Mobile Crisis Program. The conversation covers the importance of safety, ...
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Season 1
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Episode 29
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1:07:43
EMPOWERMENT: A Journey of Running & Resilience - Ep 028 | Lifelines Podcast
In this episode of Lifelines, hosts explore the importance of authenticity in storytelling, and the challenges and triumphs of ultra running. Ally shares her journey of resilience, the impact of her story on others, and her mission to empower w...
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Season 1
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Episode 28
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1:04:49
ZERO SUICIDE: An Approach to Prevention - Ep 027 | Lifelines Podcast
In this episode of Lifelines, the hosts and Dr. Mike Hogan discuss the evolution of crisis care in behavioral health, highlighting the impact of the 988 Lifeline and the Zero Suicide Initiative, emphasizing the need for a paradigm shift in cris...
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Season 1
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Episode 27
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1:05:29
CONNECTION: The Most Important Thing - Ep 026 | Lifelines Podcast
In this episode of Lifelines, the hosts discuss the impact of Hurricane Helena and the importance of crisis management in the aftermath. They explore personal experiences in crisis care, emphasizing the significance of connection and understand...
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Season 1
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Episode 26
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1:03:15
LIVED EXPERIENCE: This is How it Feels - Ep 025 | Lifelines Podcast
In this episode, hosts David Covington and John Draper engage with Craig Miller, a suicide prevention advocate, to discuss his journey through mental health challenges, the power of storytelling, and the importance of self-care. Craig shares hi...
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Season 1
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Episode 25
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1:04:20
LIVED EXPERIENCE: Voices that transform recovery and care - Ep 024 | Lifelines Podcast
In this episode of Lifelines, hosts John Draper and David Covington engage with Eduardo Vega, a pioneer in mental health and suicide prevention. They discuss the importance of lived experience in shaping crisis care, the impact of personal narr...
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Season 1
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Episode 24
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1:07:24
LESSONS IN CARING: Take Hope Back to the Community - Ep 023 | Lifelines Podcast
This episode revolves around the critical intersection of mental health, suicide prevention, and faith-based communities, particularly focusing on historically marginalized groups. The speakers discuss the importance of culturally relevan...
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Season 1
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Episode 23
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1:03:42
Support: Caring for the Carers - Ep 022 | Lifelines Podcast
In this episode, David and John are joined by Becky Stoll, the Senior Vice President of Crisis Services for Centerstone. In this conversation, Becky discusses her experiences with natural disasters and crisis response. She shares her firsthand ...
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Season 1
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Episode 22
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1:01:57
Threats: Violence Management and Prevention - Ep 020 - Lifelines Podcast
In this episode, David and John interview Dr. Jack Rozel, a national expert in forensic law, threat management, and violence prevention. They discuss the importance of crisis care and the fear of violence associated with mental health. They als...
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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1:23:37
Disasters: Crisis in Distress Response - Ep 021 | Lifelines Podcast
In this episode, David and John are joined by Dr. April Naturale, the Vice President of Disaster Services for Vibrant Emotional Health. They discuss the importance of crisis response and mental health support in the wake of disasters, such as 9...
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Season 1
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Episode 21
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1:10:01
Loss: Real Men Do Cry - Ep 019 | Lifelines Podcast
In this episode, David and John sit down with Eric Hipple, former Detroit Lions quarterback, to discuss his impactful work with the University of Michigan's Depression Center of Excellence. Eric shares his journey through depression, shedding l...
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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1:09:28
Soul Care: Healing Trauma and Loss - Ep 018 | Lifelines Podcast
Sarah Gaer, an expert in trauma and loss, discusses soul exhaustion and its impact on mental health. The conversation explores the history of the concept of the soul and its relevance to understanding human experiences. About O...
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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1:03:44
Not If You Build It: The How - Ep 017 | Lifelines Podcast
Join David Covington, John Draper, and Jonathan Thomas as they delve into the upcoming Franklin County Crisis Care Center and explore key initiatives in the crisis intervention space. The discussion covers the integration of 988 with 911 call c...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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59:04
Working for Change: Improving Access to Care - Ep 016| Lifelines Podcast
Join David Covington and John Draper as they sit down with Dr. Eric Rafla-Yuan to delve into his groundbreaking work on decoupling policing from mental health responses. In this episode, they explore Dr. Rafla-Yuan's poignant poem,...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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1:10:06
What Works: Lessons From Listening In - Ep 015 | Lifelines Podcast
In this conversation, David Covington, John Draper, and Brian Mishara discuss older research in suicide prevention and the lack of significant discoveries in recent years. The conversation touches on the role of crisis hotlines and the value of...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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1:09:40
Crisis to Purpose: Holding the Hope - Ep 014 | Lifelines Podcast
David Covington, John Draper, and Wendell Fields discuss various topics related to mental health and crisis intervention. Wendell talks about his personal journey with mental health, including experiences of trauma, addiction, and suicidal thou...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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