South Carolina: 988 crisis calls rise at state's only call center
It has been two months since the launch of 988, the new three-digit National Suicide Prevention Lifeline.
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It has been two months since the launch of 988, the new three-digit National Suicide Prevention Lifeline.
A lack of funds to fully implement a "988" National Suicide Lifeline could lead to deaths in Greenville and across SC, mental health advocates say.
Amid the recent surge of COVID-19 cases, the South Carolina Department of Mental Health said it’s received more calls to its SC HOPES support line.