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The three-digit hotline replaced the old 1-800 number in July 2022 as the main source of contact for individuals in crisis. 988 suicide hotline made 5 million contacts in first year Skip to main ...
Thomas W. Hayes (born December 5, 1945) [1] was the 28th California State Treasurer and a Republican. He was nominated by Governor George Deukmejian to fill the vacancy that was created on August 4th, 1987, after the death of the then Democrat, Jesse M. Unruh. He took office in 1989, upon confirmation by both houses of the California Legislature.
William Westwood Lockyer (born May 8, 1941) is a retired American politician from California, who held elective office from 1973 to 2015, as State Treasurer of California, California Attorney General, and President Pro Tempore of the California State Senate.
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. In the United States, the 988 number was implemented in July 2022 as an evolution of its predecessor, a 1-800 number that began in ...
The current suicide rate in California is 10.6 per 100,000 people, according to a state health initiative. New 988 mental health hotline is now active. What this means for California residents
The new three-digit “988” National Suicide Prevention Lifeline number officially launched on Saturday, July 16. Anyone witnessing or experiencing a mental health crisis can call, text or chat ...
The state treasurer assumes office by way of election. The term of office is four years, renewable once. Elections for state treasurer are held on a four-year basis concurrently with elections for the offices of governor, lieutenant governor, attorney general, secretary of state, state controller, insurance commissioner, and superintendent of public instruction.
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.