On July 16, 9-8-8 became the new direct, three-digit line to trained National Suicide Prevention Lifeline counselors, opening the door for millions of Americans to seek help. When people call or text 9-8-8, they will be connected to trained counselors through the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline’s network who will listen and provide support. To better understand how this change affects emergency medicine, visit acep.org/988-lifeline for a comprehensive list of resources.
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