There is a new nation-wide (United States) phone number for suicide-prevention and mental health crisis. “All telecommunications carriers must provide access to 988 by July 16. The number will direct calls to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, a switchboard that provides free crisis counseling and emotional support. It also connects people to one of more than 180 crisis centers nationwide. It will serve as a universal entry point so that anyone can reach a trained crisis counselor who can provide care no matter where you live”
Similar to “911”, “988” will be easy to remember and can be used be anyone - call OR text! Help spread the word about this new resource!
https://www.ksl.com/article/50439367/how-to-get-help-new-988-suicide-prevention-mental-health-crisis-hotline-to-go-live
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