A new, easy-to-remember three-digit phone number is coming on line this weekend for people experiencing suicidal thoughts, facing a mental-health crisis, or for those worried about a friend or loved ...

In this Sunday, Aug. 11, 2019, photo, a man uses a cell phone in New Orleans. Quick help for suicidal thoughts and other mental health emergencies may soon be as easy as 9-8-8. The United States’ ...

In two years, individuals in suicidal crisis seeking help will have a number that's easy to remember and quick to dial to reach the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. At its July open meeting ...

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WASHINGTON - People in crisis and those trying to help them will have a new phone number — 988 — to reach the national suicide prevention network starting in July. On Monday, federal health officials ...

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Saturday is a big day for mental health nationwide as the Suicide Prevention Hotline changes from ten digits to three. Designed to be used like 911, dialing 988 will connect you ...

As part of the Biden administration’s mental health strategy, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline will be switching to a new three-digit number: 988. The new number will activate on Saturday. To ...

Iowans experiencing a mental health crisis will soon have a faster way to reach the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. On July 16, Iowa will join states across the country rolling out a three-digit ...

The National Suicide Hotline will become a three-digit number, 9-8-8, starting July 2022. Texting this number will also be an option for those seeking assistance. Iowa City is working with the Iowa ...

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – You’ll soon be able to dial a three-digit number designed to make it easier to reach the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. The new number will offer resources for all mental ...

To reach the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline for mental health crises, it now takes only three digits: 988. On Saturday, Vibrant Emotional Health, the nonprofit that operates the lifeline on ...