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  2. 988 (telephone number) - Wikipedia

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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.

  3. How does 988 work? - AOL

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    The new 988 number is meant as an alternative to 911. But how does it work? And is it safe to call?

  4. Many 988 callers will now get help based on where they are ...

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    “The goal of 988 is to help people in a mental health or substance use crisis get 24/7 access to compassionate, nonjudgmental help,” Miriam E. Delphin-Rittmon, assistant secretary with HHS and ...

  5. 988, the new suicide and crisis lifeline, launches July 16 ...

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    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 ...

  6. Veterans Crisis Line - Wikipedia

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    The service is available 24/7 via the toll-free hotline number 988. Callers press 1 on their keypad to connect to the Veterans Crisis Line instead of the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, which shares the same number. It can also be reached by texting the SMS number 838255 or via online chat on the hotline's website.

  7. The new 988 suicide prevention hotline is set go live nationwide

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    Story at a glance On Saturday, the new 988 number for the National Suicide Prevention Hotline will become live. Anyone can call or text 988 or use an online chat that needs support for a suicidal ...

  8. Area code 989 - Wikipedia

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    Prior to October 2021, area code 989 had telephone numbers assigned for the central office code 988. In 2020, 988 was designated nationwide as a dialing code for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline , which created a conflict for exchanges that permit seven-digit dialing .

  9. 988 launched as a mental health alternative to 911 a year ago ...

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    How 988 is improving. SAMHSA is trying to ensure that 988 is as accessible to as many people as possible. In the press release honoring 988’s first anniversary, Spanish text and chat services ...