A simpler suicide hotline launches July 16. The three digits are meant to be easy for those in a mental health crisis to remember and dial. But most states aren't prepared to meet the volume of calls.
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — One phone call. One chat. One text. 988 is more than a three-digit number; it’s a lifeline for those who need support. “In a span of a year, we could get up to 25,000 ...
To reach the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline for mental health crises, it now takes only three digits: 988. On Saturday, Vibrant Emotional Health, the nonprofit that operates the lifeline on ...