‘Lifeline': Here's How 988 Suicide Prevention Line Works

On Saturday, the nation shifts from the 1-800-Suicide number to 988 for suicide prevention and mental health support.

Nationwide, the suicide prevention hotline is experiencing an increase in calls which can sometimes lead to longer holds. According to HHS, the federal government has increased funding from $24 million to $432 million to help expand support for suicide prevention call centers nationwide.“It is personal to me to be on that line when someone's going through and just to help them, because I didn't have it,” Dana said.website says that when you call or text you will be informed you have reached the hotline, then you will be connected to a trained crisis worker who works at a nearby crisis center.

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