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November 25, 2024
LANSING, Mich. – The Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) in partnership with the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency (MVAA) is now including including the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, in English and Spanish, on all Michigan hunting and fishing licenses sold to resident active-duty and 100% disabled military veterans.
"Michigan is home to more than 516,000 veterans, many of whom are avid hunters and fishers," said MVAA Director Brian L. Love. "MVAA is always looking for ways to support suicide prevention in the veteran community. Including the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline contact information on each license will put a vital resource in the pocket of those veterans who love the Michigan outdoors."
The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, formerly the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, is a national network of crisis centers staffed with trained professionals to assist people experiencing mental health distress or suicidal crisis. A program from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, the Lifeline allows people to call or text 988 24/7 for themselves or for a loved one they are worried is in crisis. For veterans in crisis, the Lifeline offers the Veterans Crisis Line: simply dial 988 and press 1 or text 838255.
"The outdoors offers welcoming spaces where people can relax, recharge and connect with friends and family," said DNR Director Scott Bowen. "There are times, though, when people may need professional assistance and care. Including 988 on hunting and fishing licenses for our military veterans is just another way to help keep Michiganders safe."
Hunting and fishing licenses can be purchased at the DNR website, through the Hunt Fish mobile app or in a retail store.
If you or a loved one is in crisis, dial 988 and press 1 to talk to a caring, qualified veteran-specific responder.
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