The Evolution of the 988 Lifeline: A Year After the Transition

• By: Tia Dole, PhD Vibrant Emotional Health
• July 19th, 2023
• 988, crisis care, emotional support, hope, mental health access, mental health safety net, Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, Summer 2023 Issue
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On July 16, 2022, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline announced the transition of the former 1-800-273-TALK (8255) phone number to 988, an easy-to-remember three digit-number for 24/7 crisis care across the United States and its territories. A year after the transition, the 988 Suicide...