The Call Log will collect basic
information so that SAMHSA can monitor caller trends and enhance
services provided by networked centers. With the data collected
(including date, time of day, caller age, gender, ethnicity,
veteran status, what prompted the call, and how the caller heard
about Lifeline), SAMHSA will be able to measure which populations
Lifeline is reaching and when particular groups are calling, and
report trends to the network membership and the public, as
appropriate. Monitoring the demographics of crisis hotline users
and their presenting problems is critical to knowing who is being
served, whether the individuals most at risk for suicidal behavior
are being served, tailoring hotline services and counselor training
to the needs of callers in crisis, and marketing services to reach
individuals at highest risk to increase their access to Lifeline
services.
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that
the collection of information encompassed by this request complies
with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR
1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding
the proposed collection of information, that the certification
covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a
benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control
number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of
these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked
and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.