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Until recently, individuals in crisis who wanted to seek help by phone or text had two main options: They could call 911, which might involve the police

CADILLAC — The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services announced Thursday that it will be officially adopting the 988 suicide and crisis hotline.

The Los Angeles County Aging and Disabilities Department, formerly the aging and community services branch of the now-dissolved LA County Department of Workforce Development, Aging and Community Services, celebrated becoming an official County department.

People experiencing a mental health crisis in the U.S. now have a new number to dial: 988. Like 911, a caller can dial the three digits from anywhere in the country to be connected to services. But unlike 911, callers who key in 988 will be connected directly to a trained mental health provider. Wendy Linebrink-Allison, program manager of the New Mexico Crisis and Access Line, spoke with KUNM about how the new number works for New Mexicans. She says when a person dials 988, they’re connected t...

Most calls are directed to a local resource. In Kent County, calls will be answered by experts at Network180.

Human Services Dept. promotes new 988 crisis support line

All of us, Michigan and nationwide, are now able to call, text or chat the 988 suicide crisis lifeline. It went live Saturday.

ATLANTA -- Georgians suffering from mental distress now have a new nationwide three-digit phone number they can call for help.

There’s a new phone number to dial if you're experiencing a mental health crisis or an emotionally distressing situation.