New 988 suicide hotline launches nationwide
The new suicide prevention hotline number "988" is rolling out across the country.
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The new suicide prevention hotline number "988" is rolling out across the country.
In the fight to increase access to mental health care, the National Suicide Hotline has created the 9-8-8 hotline, establishing an easy-to-use, available 24/7/365 days a year connection to mental health services. Much like you call 9-1-1 in an emergency, people in a mental health crisis can call 9-8-8 - three simple numbers to dial for a connection to mental health professionals.
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The 988 national mental health hotline will officially go live on July 16.
A three-digit number that’s meant to connect people in a mental health crisis to professional help goes live soon.