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The hotline provides 24/7 free and confidential emotional support around the country to those in mental health distress.
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988 mental health hotline now available to anyone in crisis
Just like everyone knows to dial 911 when their house is on fire, officials hope people will call 988 when they or a loved one is experiencing a mental health crisis.
The new three-digit dialing code streamlines access to mental health crisis support and is part of a nationwide effort to transition the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline to a phone number people can more easily remember and access in times of crisis.
A new mental health crisis hotline number, 988, launches around the country on July 16, and people who operate Arizona’s existing crisis system say the state is well-positioned to handle the change and anticipated uptick in calls.
Mental health advocates hope the new hotline will make it much easier to get support if you're in crisis or helping someone who is. Here's how it works and what could stand in its way.
Quick help for suicide thoughts and other mental health emergencies may soon be as easy as 9-8-8. The United States’ first nationwide three-digit mental health crisis hotline goes live on
A new emergency resource is going live across the country this Saturday, July 16. It's a suicide and mental health helpline that's easy to remember, 988, and will replace the current 10-digit number.
Starting on July 16, people in Arizona and other parts of the country can get the mental help they need by calling 988. Here's what you should know about the new three-digit emergency mental health hotline number.
PHILADELPHIA — Calling for help in a mental health crisis will now be as simple as remembering a new three-digit hotline. The 988 crisis number that goes live nationwide on Saturday is designed to make it easier to get the services currently offered through the 10-digit National Suicide Prevention L…
As part of the Biden administration’s mental health strategy, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline will be switching to a new three-digit number: 988.
Beginning Saturday July 16th, "988" will be a new number available to callers in the United States who are experiencing suicidal crises or emotional distress. Folks in need of care will be able to call, text or chat the simplified number and get access to trained counselors who are part of the exist…
Health officials are hopeful the July 16 launch of the nationwide 988 mental health crisis line will help reduce suicides and increase efficient responses to mental health crises.
EL PASO, Texas -- Mental health resources have always been a phone call away, but now it will get even easier to speak with a mental health professional. 988 will become the new number to dial nationwide to reach the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline starting Saturday.
