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Katie MacBride

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


People experiencing a mental health crisis in the United States can now call 988 from any state. The goal is for people to have an easy number to remember in an emergency, similar to 911. Staffed by people from the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, the direct line is meant to address the ever-increasing mental health challenges Americans face. But questions remain about some aspects of the service. Here’s what we know about the new number.

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