The new 9-8-8 number is considered the 9-1-1 of mental health and substance use issues. The goal of 9-8-8 is to have 24/7 crisis call centers (someone to talk to), mobile crisis teams (someone to respond to crises), and crisis stabilization programs (somewhere to go).

Oct 17, 2020 · We know that lives will be saved with the creation of 9-8-8. We know a readily accessible crisis response system is an essential component of our nation’s strategy for mental health intervention and suicide prevention.

Apr 8, 2022 · Starting July 16, 2022, individuals will only need to dial 9-8-8—the brand new, three-digit number for mental health emergencies—to access crisis counseling services.

Jul 9, 2022 · There is a new emergency number to call or text for anyone experiencing a suicidal crisis or mental health-related issue. Modeled after 9-1-1, the easy-to-remember three-digit number, 9-8-8, immediately connects callers with the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, replacing the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. 9-8-8 Explained

Sep 22, 2020 · We are especially grateful to celebrate the success of this bill during Suicide Prevention Awareness Month because it establishes, in law, a universal three-digit number, 9-8-8, for mental health and suicidal crises and has the potential to …

May 14, 2020 · The National Suicide Hotline Designation Act (S. 2661), which Senator Reed co-authored with Senators Cory Gardner (R-CO), Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), and Jerry Moran (R-KS) designates 9-8-8 as a new, national number for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, replacing the ten digit 800-273-8255 (TALK).

The bill establishes the plan to implement a universal three-digit number, 9-8-8, for mental health crises and suicide prevention. This number has the potential to save lives when every second counts. The bill will now head to the President to be signed into law.

On July 16th, 2022, states became required by federal law to adopt the 9-8-8 dialing code. 9-8-8 was selected as an easy-to-remember three-digit number that callers from around the United States can use for suicide prevention and other mental health assistance.

Dec 7, 2023 · — Today, U.S. Senators Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) and Thom Tillis (R-N.C.), co-founders of the bipartisan Senate Mental Health Caucus, introduced legislation to improve and expedite access to the 9-8-8 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.

9-8-8 is America’s first 3-digit number dedicated to suicide prevention and crisis support. 9-8-8 calls from local counties will be answered 24/7 by Suicide Prevention Service of the Central Coast who have been answering local crisis calls for more than 50 years.