Suicide, crisis hotline sees 70% increase in calls statewide since going live
Since going live last July, the number of calls to Missouri's 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline has increased by 70%.
Source: fox4kc.com
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Since going live last July, the number of calls to Missouri's 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline has increased by 70%.
It's three numbers that can connect you with life-saving help, 988, and it went live one year ago for people in crisis, giving them the opportunity to connect quickly with a mental health specialist.
Break Time posted on Facebook around 1 p.m. Thursday with information regarding the incident.
After the hotline launched less than two weeks ago, the state of Missouri reports up to a 50% increase in calls.