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988 Lifeline sees boost in use and funding in first months
By: Rhitu Chatterjee | NPR
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPR) — The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline received over 1.7 million calls, texts and chats in its first five months. That’s nearly half a million more than… Read More
The new 988 crisis number is about to launch. Here’s what to know
By: Rhitu Chatterjee | NPR
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPR) — Starting July 16, people in mental health crisis will have a new way to reach out for help. Instead of dialing the current 10-digit National Suicide… Read More