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Trump cuts shut down an LGBTQ+ youth suicide lifeline. What happens now?

Advocates fear ‘tragic outcomes’ now that queer youth no longer have access to free specialized counseling under the 988 national hotline

The Guardian - US

Trump administration removing 988 hotline service tailored to LGBTQ+ youth in July

Trump administration removing 988 hotline service tailored to LGBTQ+ youth in July

The 988 National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline will stop providing tailored support options to LGBTQ+ youth and young adults on July 17

The Independent UK

Madison Mayor Urges Mental Health Support After School Shooting

Madison Mayor Urges Mental Health Support After School Shooting

Madison Mayor urges individuals affected by shooting to seek mental health support via 988 hotline.

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FCC to vote to require 988 calls be routed to local call centers - Roll Call

The FCC will vote next month to require calls to the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline be routed by wireless carriers to local call centers.

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The Federal Communications Commission will vote next month to require all calls to the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline be routed by wireless carriers to local call centers.

One year in, 988 crisis line looks to next steps

One year after the creation of the three-digit crisis hotline known as 988, officials say the next step is expanding awareness and local crisis care.

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One year in, 988 crisis line looks to next steps - Roll Call

One year after it was rolled out, officials, lawmakers and advocates say 988 has been a strong addition to the continuum of care.

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The 988 lifeline, one year later

The 988 lifeline, one year later

Last year, over 4.5 million calls were made to the 988 lifeline. But how many didn't call, who perhaps needed it?

These suicide hotline operators struggle with surge of calls

Editor’s note: This story includes discussion of suicide. If you or someone you know is considering suicide, resources are available to help. Please see the information below.

Tribune News Service

New 988 hotline is the 911 for mental health emergencies

New 988 hotline is the 911 for mental health emergencies

Quick help for suicide thoughts and other mental health emergencies may soon be as easy as 9-8-8

The Independent UK

What's the 411 on the new 988 hotline? 5 questions answered about a national mental health service

What's the 411 on the new 988 hotline? 5 questions answered about a national mental health service

Beginning July 16, 2022, people struggling with mental health crises can call 988, a new number focused on providing lifesaving suicide prevention and crisis services. But 988 is not just a shorter, easier-to-remember replacement for the current suicide hotline. Congress and the Federal Communications Commission also established the 988 Lifeline…

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