States prep for 988 mental health hotline's national debut
A new three-digit phone number for suicide prevention and other mental health emergencies goes national Saturday, but full implementation will take years.
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988 mental health hotline launches Saturday
The 988 national mental health hotline will officially go live on July 16.
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988 — the national mental health crisis line — is live July 16
Calls to 988 will be answered by counselors trained in suicide prevention. Georgia’s Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities says the state has invested about $20.5 million in 988 related expenditures over the past 20 months.
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Georgia officials say the state is ready to launch the new 988 crisis hotline – WABE
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What to Know About the New Mental Health Crisis Hotline
The new national suicide hotline, which has expanded its focus to help callers experiencing a range of mental health emergencies, launches July 16.
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