New Suicide Prevention Lifeline Number 988 Launches Saturday |
Beginning Saturday, all Americans can call 988 if they are in emotional distress or suicidal crisisStarting Saturday, Americans in all 50 states can call 988 to reach the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline if they're in emotional distress or suicidal crisis.
,"when people call, text, or chat 988, they will be connected to trained counselors that are part of the existing National Suicide Prevention Lifeline network. These trained counselors will listen, understand how their problems are affecting them, provide support, and connect them to resources if necessary."Lifeline has a network of over 200 call centers that have been operating since 2005.
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