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National suicide hotline changes number to 988 Saturday


July 16, 2022

The national hotline for mental health crises changes its number to just three digits, 988, beginning Saturday, in an effort to make the system more accessible. Currently known as the 10-digit National Suicide Prevention Hotline, the new 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline connects people experiencing a mental health crisis with a mental health professional and localized mental health resources. While the new …

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