988 hotline launches with a simple number for getting help during a mental health crisis
When people in the U.S. are experiencing an emotional or mental health crisis, they can now call or text an easy-to-remember number: 988.
The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, which will be live nationwide on July 16, is being billed as an alternative to calling 911 for mental health emergencies like suicidal thinking or...
