Empowering your 988 to go from Great to EXTRAORDINARY

At 988 Certified, we recognize the importance of delivering compassionate, high-quality support during life’s most critical moments. Our mission is to help centers take a deeper look at their response to 988 calls, ensuring an elevated standard of care and reinforcing the seriousness of this vital work. Together, we can strengthen the quality of your services and make every call a lifeline.

"988 quality is a unified responsability"

Why 988 Certified?

Our story

Our team is composed of seasoned professionals with direct experience across the 988 ecosystem. From frontline responders to director-level managers, we bring insights from answering calls, texts, and chats for 988, the Disaster Distress Helpline, Veterans Crisis Line, and even White House correspondence. With bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish and in-depth knowledge of accrediting standards for crisis centers, we are uniquely positioned to elevate the quality and compliance of your services.

Our vision

To empower crisis response centers with the tools, insights, and expertise they need to deliver compassionate, high-quality care to those in need. By fostering accountability, excellence, and continuous improvement, we strive to elevate the standards of 988 services nationwide, ensuring every interaction provides hope, support, and life-saving solutions.

Funding

By participating in 988 Certified, crisis centers can leverage independent quality assessments to demonstrate their commitment to delivering life-saving care with excellence. These assessments provide tangible data and actionable insights that strengthen the case for additional funding and resources. Our evaluations offer funders—both current and prospective—clear evidence of the high standards upheld by your center. Additionally, we advocate for the vital work you do by engaging with stakeholders and ensuring your dedication to quality and impact is recognized through an independent and objective lens.

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Confidential

Your data remains 100% confidential unless you explicitly choose to share it. We deeply understand the importance of maintaining trust and respect for your team's ownership of their information. Our commitment to confidentiality ensures that your data is used solely for your internal purposes, empowering your team to analyze and leverage it without any external interference. We prioritize your control, so you can focus on improving your operations with complete peace of mind.

Non-Judgmental

Just like 988 calls, we approach our work with a non-judgmental mindset. We understand that every 988 center is on a unique journey, and we meet you exactly where you are. There is always room for growth and improvement, and we are committed to working alongside you to achieve continuous quality enhancement in the most supportive and non-judgmental way possible.

Culture

Tapping into this mindset helps foster a culture within your team where growth and learning are celebrated as essential parts of personal and professional development. It reinforces the idea that perfection is not the goal—progress is! Whether someone is new to the contact center or a seasoned professional, everyone has the opportunity to learn, adapt, and refine their skills.