(KDLM/MNC) – Just like 911, organizers behind the new three-digit number for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline hope it becomes easy to remember for the public.
The switch to 988 happens this Saturday, with preparation ramping up across the country to take calls 24-7 from those experiencing a mental-health, substance-use or suicide crisis.
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline has grown to more than three million calls and texts per year. A trained counselor will talk to the person and determine if a crisis response is needed.
The Federal Government has helped with initial funding to enhance the service, but many states across the country will still need to establish sustainable resources to handle demand in the future.
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