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988 (sometimes written 9-8-8) is a telephone number used in some North American (NANP) countries for a suicide prevention helpline. In the United States, it is known as the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (formerly the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline and the number 1-800-273-8255). In Canada, it is known as the 9-8-8 Suicide Crisis Helpline.
Nov. 9—Since July of this year, people experiencing a mental health crisis have been urged to call 988. When they reach it, an automated message greets them: "You've reached the 988 suicide and ...
The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline provides free emotional support to people in mental health crises and connects them to local resources. The line operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and ...
988 is a new number that connects people to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, where crisis counselors are available 24/7 via call, text or chat to help anyone experiencing suicidal ...
Two years after the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline launched, the service has answered over 10 million texts, calls and chats, according to new data from the US Department of Health and Human ...
There's been lots of talk about 988, the new suicide hotline number, since it was rolled out this summer. Here's what you need to know.
988 was established as the universal telephone line to access the National Suicide Prevention and Mental Health Crisis hotline in the United States in 2020 after the Federal Communications ...
The Crisis Center at SPVMHC is one of 19 across the state of Ohio that receives 988 calls. It not only serves the five counties in the catchment area of Paint Valley ADAMH, but also three ...