The primary goal of the new 988 number is to make it easier for people to call for mental health help. The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline will connect people to the existing network of more than 200 local crisis call centers around the country. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline’s
1-800-273-8255 number will remain active, but calls will be routed to 988.
People who call or text the number will be connected to a trained counselor at a crisis center closest to them.
Source: NPR, July 16, 2022. Link.
INSIGHTS: We found many resources including the wallet card below at the 988 website in the media tab <Link>
