24. Why We Need 988 with Oscar Destruge

September is suicide prevention month. If you are in a crisis, please call or text 988, the U.S. national suicide and crisis lifeline. Or, visit 988lifeline.org and start a live chat. This episode features a conversation with retired pastor and author Oscar Destruge. He courageously shares his story of loss and despair that nearly led him to take his own life. Oscar offers suggestions to encourage listeners to remember that God loves them and has a purpose for their lives, regardless of circumstances. It is important to find help in times of need. Oscar L. Destruge Pastor Author Speaker Emails: [e-mail] or [e-mail] Website: PastorOscarDestruge.com Available in English, Spanish and Greek, paperback and Kindle. Podcast/YouTube Show – Mental Health and Faith: A Closer Look Caroline S. Cooper, Certified Peer Specialist in Mental Health, MS in Theology Caroline is a writer, speaker, and podcast host. She leads a mental health support group in her church. She is passionate about providing mental health education and information to her community, her friends and family, and through social media. You can also subscribe to the podcast version on many podcast players or on Caroline’s podcast website: https://mental-health-a-closer-look.blubrry.net/ Mental Health and Faith: A Closer Look is also a YouTube program/podcast!  Please subscribe to Caroline’s YouTube channel:  https://www.youtube.com/@InGodsCornerMinistry Please email your comments, questions, or suggestions to [e-mail] Website Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Crisis Lines Nationwide (USA) Suicide Prevention and Crisis Lifeline: Call Or Text:  988 SAMHSA’s National Helpline: (800)-662-HELP [4357] National Child Abuse Hotline: [phone] National Child Trafficking Hotline: [phone] National Domestic Violence Hotline: [phone] National Veterans Crisis Line: 800-273-8255 or Text to 838255 National LGBT Help Line: 888-843-4564 (c) 2023 In God’s Corner Ministry