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Suicide Prevention: Arizona breweries team up to raise awareness with ‘988’ beer

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September 9, 2023

Suicide Prevention: Arizona breweries team up to raise awareness with ‘988’ beer

PHOENIX – September is National Suicide Awareness and Prevention Month, and in a powerful display of solidarity, breweries nationwide are joining forces for a good cause.

Those taking part, including some in Arizona, will name a special beer ‘988’ in honor of the new number for the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, which was launched in 2022.

The goal is to spark conversations and promote awareness of the ‘988’ number, and it comes as calls to the hotline are higher than ever.

“Design what represents your brewery, and the only thing that matters to us is spreading awareness of the number, so put the number on it, and that’s all we ask,” said Josh Goodstein with O.H.S.O. Brewery.

Folks at O.H.S.O. Brewery decided to make a change, so they launched the idea of naming a beer ‘988’ in honor of the three-digit National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline phone number. Their idea has now spread to 29 states.

AZ breweries team up for suicide prevention

September is National Suicide Awareness and Prevention Month, and in a powerful display of solidarity, breweries nationwide, including some in Arizona, are joining forces for a good cause. FOX 10’s Stephanie Bennett reports.

“Literally coast to coast, and every time we get an email update with somebody else signing up for the project, it’s something that I like. My heart melts for a second every time,” said Goodstein.

For a limited time, breweries nationwide will sell their own versions of the ‘988’ beer to help raise awareness.

“Everyone gets to put their own beer in it, which is exciting,” said Adam Wojcik, Brewery Director with the PHX Beer Co. “Makes it very simple for the breweries to participate.”

With PHX Beer Co., a portion of all the proceeds will go towards 988.

“So, we are launching it actually on Monday, which is exciting, and when it’s gone, it’s gone,” said Wojcik. “A lot of mango, peach. Very light and delicious.”

What is 988?

The Federal government launched 988 as an easy way to remember the crisis line.

“People should call if they are having thoughts of suicide, absolutely. They should call if there is a mental health crisis, like, maybe a bipolar episode, or just a family member doesn’t know who to turn to get somebody help,” said Eric Lee with Solari, a Tempe-based organizartion that operates 988 for Arizona.

Lee says the COVID-19 Pandemic, as well as inflation, have taken a toll on people’s mental health. In addition, the growing knowledge of 988 has also increased calls.

In the last year, Solari has received around 65,000 calls, averaging 5,500 calls a month.

“They are definitely the highest ever,” said Lee. “As soon as somebody knows the number is out there, and they feel less anxious about calling or less judged about calling, then they are more likely to pick up the phone and make that call, and when they do so, we’re more likely to save lives.”

Read our explainer on 988

Help is available. If you or a loved one is feeling distressed, call or text 988. The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline provides free and confidential emotional support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to civilians and veterans. Support in Spanish is also available. You can also chat with crisis counselors via online chat.

CLICK HERE for the warning signs and risk factors of suicide.

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Arizona Cardinals: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights | Yardbarker

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June 29, 2024

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The NFL offseason continues today, a Friday, and we continue the countdown to the start of the regular season. For the Arizona Cardinals, who open the season on the road at Highmark Stadium against the Buffalo Bills on September 8, there are 72 days left.

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Arizona Diamondbacks Drop the Series Against the Minnesota Twins

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June 28, 2024

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Arizona Diamondbacks Drop the Series Against the Minnesota Twins

The Twins Killing

Following a series loss to the juggernaut Philadelphia Phillies, the Diamondbacks returned home to Chase Field at 38-40 and were tasked with taking on the Minnesota Twins, who came in with a record of 43-35 and sitting in 2nd place in the AL Central.

Game 1 of this series started with Twins ace Joe Ryan on the bump versus the Diamondbacks young stud Brandon Pfaadt aka “The GodPfaadther”. The offense got off to a hot start but Pfaadt still ran into his usual blowup inning troubles, which had the crew discussing if if and when they would have taken Pfaadt out of the game, along with wondering how much longer this Diamondbacks team can rely on Marte to carry this offense,

The typical June game 2 blowout was disappointing but not unexpected, as Ryne Nelson’s ‘Jekyll and Hyde’ season continues at home in a 8-3 loss. The fellas each give their own thoughts as to if they think Ryne is an actual MLB caliber pitcher, along with what the possible causes could be to this teams constant game 2 blowouts (5 of their last 6 series).

The matinee rubber match of this series was not much better than the previous game, but what better way to get ourselves introduced to writing game recaps than getting an absolute clunker out of the way first? The 13-6 loss in the finale had plenty of downsides, but nothing more notable than Jordan Montgomery’s 2.2 IP with 8 R (4 ER). Considering Monty was coming off 3 straight efficient starts that resulted in him getting the W, the crew questioned what might have been the biggest factor to his disastrous 2nd inning.

After a short series preview of the upcoming Oakland Athletics matchup, the fellas touched on Zac Gallen’s potential but probable return to the mound this Saturday. They also briefly talked about Alek Thomas finally getting back to rehabbing in Reno, and Ketel Marte moving on and being announced as a finalist for the All-Star Game Starters. MAKE SURE TO SHOW OUT FOR KETEL DBACKS FANS

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Arizona volleyball sets 2024 nonconference schedule

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June 28, 2024

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Arizona volleyball sets 2024 nonconference schedule

Arizona volleyball released its first Big 12 Conference schedule at the beginning of April, but the Wildcats were still finalizing their nonconference schedule at that time. It has now been posted.

The season kicks off on Friday, Aug. 30 with the Cactus Classic in McKale Center. The Wildcats start their first home tournament with a matchup against Boise State at 6 p.m. That is followed by a match against VCU on Saturday and Tennessee State on Sunday.

Arizona goes on the road to Montgomery, Ala. for the second week of the season. It plays host Alabama State on Thursday, Sept. 5. Prairie View A&M is on the slate for Friday, Sept. 6 and Alabama on Saturday, Sept. 7.

The Wildcats stay on the road to take part in New Mexico State’s tournament during week three. They play both Abilene Christian and Texas Southern on Friday, Sept. 13, and wrap things up with the host Aggies on Saturday, Sept. 14.

UA finally returns to McKale Center for the Wildcat Classic on Friday, Sept. 20 to finish out the nonconference portion of the schedule. The weekend starts against Southern Utah. UC San Diego is up next on Saturday, and North Dakota State finishes things on Sunday, Sept. 22.

The Wildcats start their first Big 12 season on the road at Baylor on Wednesday, Sept. 25.

Arizona head coach Rita Stubbs gave her team a considerably easier challenge in nonconference play this year. Her first season featured five teams that made the NCAA Tournament, including then-No. 1 Wisconsin on the road. The team then went into the tough Pac-12. The result was an 8-23 overall record and a 3-17 run in the final year of the Pac-12.

This year, the Wildcats will not play a team that made the 2023 tournament until conference play. Their only major conference opponent is Alabama, which went 11-18 overall and 1-17 in the SEC last year.

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