Is the country ready for 9-8-8 suicide hotline launch next month?
WASHINGTON — It's a big change that just might save a loved one's life. Soon, the 9-8-8 line launches across the country as the new mental health emergency crisis line.But is the U.S. ready for the change?Every 11 minutes in this country someone dies by suicide, according to the C.D.C. When you factor in Americans who think about or attempt suicide the time is even more frequent.
Marshall added that this is a game-changer and will no doubt result in call centers being able to better serve their purpose.But is the country ready for the launch? You see while Congress passed 9-8-8 back in 2020 and the FCC signed off on the launch next month, both left it up to individual states to actually fund call centers and programs."People don't feel they have long-term financing in place," Holliday said.
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