President of Research and Development
Behavioral Health Link
Dr. Draper has over 30 years of experience in crisis intervention and suicide prevention and is considered an international expert in behavioral health crisis services. Dr. Draper is the founding and former Director of the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline and 988, from 2004-2022. Soon after the launch of 988, Dr. Draper joined Behavioral Health Link last Fall, a national leader in establishing and implementing the "air traffic control model" for 988's crisis care continuum of services.
Promise of 988: Crisis Care for Anyone, Anywhere, Any Time!
Saturday, September 9, 2023
9:00 AM – 10:15 AM CT