988: The New Number for Suicide and Crisis Prevention

In many households, mental health isn’t talked about until it’s too late. Fortunately, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration created a suicide and crisis hotline in 2005 to help those struggling. This year, the ten-digit number was changed to just three: 988. Experts explain how this change will help increase awareness and access to prevention resources.

Learn more at https://radiohealthjournal.org/988-the-new-number-for-suicide-and-crisis-prevention/

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