Planning For 988

Widespread concerns about suicide led to the passage of the National Suicide Hotline Designation Act in 2020, which will make “988” the nationwide suicide prevention hotline to support suicide and mental health crises (see Bill To Make 988 The Nationwide Suicide Prevention Hotline Heads To The President’s Desk). On July 16, 2022, the 988 number will take effect, and be linked to the current National Suicide Prevention Lifeline telephone number of 1-800-283-TALK (8255) (see National ‘988’ Lifeline For Mental Health Crisis Goes Live In July 2022). The number is owned by the Substance Abuse and Mental . . .