FCC approves 988 as new suicide prevention lifeline number

The Federal Communications Commission approved a new three-digit dialing system in order to reach the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline.  Similar to dialing 911 to reach emergency services, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline can be reached by dialing 988 starting July 16, 2022. The hotline can currently be reached by dialing 1-800-273-8255 (TALK).  The lifeline’s longer […]

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