Operates 24/7 confidential suicide prevention and crisis intervention hotline.
Staff and Volunteers are trained to:
Save the caller and offer immediate support
Develop a safety plan for the caller
Reach out to callers with post crisis follow up to ensure that they are safe and getting the help the caller may need.
As of July 16th 2022, 988 went live as the new front facing three-digit dialing code that will route callers across the United States to their local 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline center.
When people call, text, or chat 988, they are connected to trained counselors who will support and assess anyone experiencing a suicidal or mental health crises or emotional distress.
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