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Statewide: 988 counselors want more protection from abuse and harassment

Daisy is a former crisis counselor at Bloomington Illinois’ local 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline Call center. She holds a paper in front of her face with emotions she felt when taking abusive calls while working there. She covers her face to maintain anonymity.
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Daisy is a former crisis counselor at Bloomington Illinois’ local 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline Call center. She holds a paper in front of her face with emotions she felt when taking abusive calls while working there. She covers her face to maintain anonymity.
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