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|summary=988 has been designated as the new three-digit dialing code that will route callers to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. While some areas may be currently able to connect to the Lifeline by dialing 988, this dialing code will be available to everyone across the United States starting on July 16, 2022. | |summary=988 has been designated as the new three-digit dialing code that will route callers to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. While some areas may be currently able to connect to the Lifeline by dialing 988, this dialing code will be available to everyone across the United States starting on July 16, 2022. | ||
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'''REFERENCES''' | '''REFERENCES''' | ||
#[[File: | #[[File:Fact Sheet Mental Health.pdf|400px|Fact Sheet]] | ||
#[[File:Vibrant 988.pdf| | #[[File:Vibrant 988.pdf|400px|Vibrant Implementation]] | ||
#[[File:988_two_pager_2021-2.pdf| | #[[File:988_two_pager_2021-2.pdf|400px|988 Fact-sheet]] | ||
1) BIDEN-SOTU ...call to action (FactSheet) ...988 | 1) BIDEN-SOTU ...call to action (FactSheet) ...988 | ||
https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2022/03/01/fact-sheet-president-biden-to-announce-strategy-to-address-our-national-mental-health-crisis-as-part-of-unity-agenda-in-his-first-state-of-the-union/ | https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2022/03/01/fact-sheet-president-biden-to-announce-strategy-to-address-our-national-mental-health-crisis-as-part-of-unity-agenda-in-his-first-state-of-the-union/ | ||
Revision as of 15:23, April 14, 2022
| Open 988 | |
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 The 988 Hotline | |
| Team Organizations | Department of Health and Human Services |
| Point of Contact | Stan Curtis Ann Marcus Deb Bryant |
| Participating Municipalities | Washington DC |
| Sectors | Data |
| Status | Launched |
| Last Updated | November 22, 2024 |
Summary
988 has been designated as the new three-digit dialing code that will route callers to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. While some areas may be currently able to connect to the Lifeline by dialing 988, this dialing code will be available to everyone across the United States starting on July 16, 2022.
REFERENCES
1) BIDEN-SOTU ...call to action (FactSheet) ...988 https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2022/03/01/fact-sheet-president-biden-to-announce-strategy-to-address-our-national-mental-health-crisis-as-part-of-unity-agenda-in-his-first-state-of-the-union/
2) Vibrant 988 Suicide Prevention Hotline services description FAQ https://www.vibrant.org/988/?_ga=2.125739594.1540403515.1648140944-725184703.1648140944
3) 988 Fact-sheet (2-pager) https://www.vibrant.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/988_two_pager_2021-2.pdf