U.S. 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline Is Live As Of July 16, 2022

As of July 16, 2022, the 988 suicide and crisis lifeline is live across the United States, and all telephone service and text carriers in the United States, as well as the five major U.S. territories, have activated 988 to replace the previous 10-digit National Suicide Prevention Lifeline number. The goal is to scale crisis center capacity and ensure all Americans have access to help during behavioral health crises, which includes crises due to suicidal ideation, mental health disorders, and/or addiction/substance use. People can also dial 988 if they are worried about a loved one who . . .