The new 988 crisis number is about to launch. Here's what to know
ByRhitu Chatterjee
NPR
8min
Starting July 16, people in mental health crisis will have a new way to reach out for help. Instead of dialing the current 10-digitNational Suicide Prevention Lifeline, they can simply call or text the numbers 9-8-8.
Modeled after 911, the new988 Suicide & Crisis Lifelineis designed to be a memorable and quick number that connects people who are suicidal or in any other mental health crisis to a trained mental health professional.
"If you are willing to turn to someone in your moment of crisis, 988 will be there," said Xavier Becerra, the secretary of health and human services, at a recent press briefing. "988 won't be a busy signal, and 988 won't put you on hold. You will get help."
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