In the US, a single, number serves as a suicide hotline for the entire country. Starting in July 2022, the number is 988
Key facts about the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
– The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline was previously known as the National Suicide Prevention Hotline
– The website for the Lifeline is https://988lifeline.org.
What happens when you call the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline?
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