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Need to use 988? 4 key questions about the new mental health crisis hotline, answered

You can chat online, text, or use an actual phone to reach counselors at the 988 crisis lifeline. Here's everything you need to know about the new service.

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Former Texans President Jamey Rootes Dies at 55

Rootes spent two decades with Houston, and was the franchise’s first team president.

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988 suicide hotline launches, despite concerns about staffing

PITTSBURGH — The new national mental health crisis phone line, 988, was launched on Saturday, but many fear states and their lifeline call centers may be understaffed and unready to absorb the influx of new callers.

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The National Suicide Hotline has changed its emergency number to 988

The new number will replace the current ten-digit number to reach help

The Independent UK

Here’s what you need to know about 988, the new mental health crisis hotline

The current National Suicide Prevention Lifeline will still remain available by calling 1-800-273-8255, but experts say the new three-digit code will be easier to remember during mental health emergencies.

The Texas Tribune

A new national mental health hotline launches Saturday. What to know about 988

PHILADELPHIA — Calling for help in a mental health crisis will now be as simple as remembering a new three-digit hotline.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

The new 988 mental health hotline is live. Here's what to know

Mental health advocates hope the new hotline will make it easier to get support if you're in crisis or helping someone who is. Here's how it works and what could stand in its way.

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Some states are struggling to prepare for calls to the 988 mental health crisis line

With the new three-digit number for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline set to launch in days, several states have been beset by staffing crunches, dropped or rerouted calls and lack of planning.

WEKU

There will soon be a 3-digit National Suicide Prevention Lifeline number

Starting July 16, you can call or text 988 for help.

Mic

Voice therapy can help trans people sound like themselves and feel safer

(NOTE: This story contains references to suicide. If you or someone you know is thinking of suicide, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-8255 or text TALK to the Crisis Text Line at 741741.)

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Ashley Judd confirms that Naomi Judd died by suicide

The singer discussed her mother’s struggle with mental illness in a new interview.

Mic

Biden gives states millions to improve suicide prevention lifeline

WASHINGTON — As part of a Biden administration push to expand mental health resources, the Department of Health and Human Services is awarding nearly $105 million to 54 states and territories to help states transition from the 10-digit number for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline to a simpler “988” dialing…

McClatchy Washington Bureau

The suicide hotline soon will be 3 digits. But Florida is unprepared, advocates say

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Florida is scrambling to prepare for the flood of calls expected when the country rolls out a three-digit suicide hotline this summer.

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