This is a window into a unique service that our city offers, and a glimpse into what it can be like to navigate local resources during a mental health crisis. It could also be a difficult read or listen for some as we discuss serious mental health topics, including suicide.
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Behind the scenes of mental health calls at Austin's 911 call center
A team of KUT producers spent a day with clinicians who field calls from Austinites in crisis. Here is a snapshot of what they learned.
Last summer, a team of producers @kutnews.bsky.social spent 24 hours with the mental health specialists who answer calls for Austin 911. I wrote a little about this experience here—and you can hear more by listening to the final episode of our 24 Hours in Austin podcast. kutne.ws/3DPvDZT
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24 hours on 6th Street during SXSW: Part 1
Podcast Episode · 24 Hours in Austin · 11/14/2024 · 51m
May as well use my inaugural post over here to encourage local pals to listen to KUT's new podcast 24 Hours in Austin. It's out today! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/2...
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