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Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern


An illustration depicting types of phones on the left, with an outline of Illinois to the right. Pins on Illinois mark out 988 Lifeline crisis centers.

‘There’s no one-size-fits-all solution’: Over a year after the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline’s national implementation, local and statewide measures lag behind

November 8, 2023

Content warning: This article has mentions of suicidal ideation.  The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, formerly known as the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, launched nationally in July 2022...

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After 988’s launch, advocates say local mental health response systems still have a ways to go

February 9, 2023

Before the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline launched nationally last July, experts often dubbed it 911 for mental health crises: a short, easy-to-remember emergency number that any person could phone. Seven...

The Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center. A purple flower stands in the foreground in front of the red and white brick building.

City Council approves Krissie Harris as new 2nd Ward alderperson, passes half-million dollar cleaning plan

September 13, 2022

City Council approved a half-million dollar plan to hire a cleaning team for Evanston’s business districts at Monday’s meeting.  After approving the appointment of Ald. Krissie Harris (2nd), the...

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First-response Alternative Crisis Team provides mental health support to people in crisis

March 4, 2022

Content warning: This article discusses mental illness and has mentions of hospitalization, substance use and suicidal ideation. When someone in crisis calls Trilogy Behavioral Healthcare’s First-response...

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