988
The new number for the suicide prevention hotline to increase access and reduce stigma around mental health. The previous number (800-273-TALK) is being shortened to parallel the other two help numbers, 911 for emergencies and 311 for city services. Last year the 163 suicide prevention hotline call centers received 2.2 million calls. “No one is embarrassed to call 911 for a fire or an emergency. No one should be embarrassed to call 988 for a mental health emergency.”
The new number for the suicide prevention hotline to increase access and reduce stigma around mental health. The previous number (800-273-TALK) is being shortened to parallel the other two help numbers, 911 for emergencies and 311 for city services. Last year the 163 suicide prevention hotline call centers received 2.2 million calls. “No one is embarrassed to call 911 for a fire or an emergency. No one should be embarrassed to call 988 for a mental health emergency.” (AP News — December 12, 2019)
