In this Sunday, Aug. 11, 2019, photo, a man uses a cell phone in New Orleans. Quick help for suicidal thoughts and other mental health emergencies may soon be as easy as 9-8-8. The United States’ ...
The nationwide Suicide and Crisis Lifeline experienced a huge uptick in calls and texts after the launch of its 3-digit number, 988, last year. But officials said there are some much-needed ...
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — One phone call. One chat. One text. 988 is more than a three-digit number; it’s a lifeline for those who need support. “In a span of a year, we could get up to 25,000 ...