A new 24/7 suicide prevention hotline just launched nationwide

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Jul 16, 2022 A new 24/7 suicide prevention hotline just launched nationwide Beginning Saturday, people experiencing a mental health crisis can call or text a three-digit number, 988, to reach the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline and connect with mental health professionals trained to respond to such emergencies. The hotline is intended to streamline mental health responses so people can get the urgent help they need much faster than by calling 911, which generally connects callers to law enforcement agencies rather than mental health professionals. Read More Follow Us Get the NBC News Mobile App Check out all NBC News newsletters here. 30 Rockefeller Plaza New York, NY 10112 View in browser | Unsubscribe | Contact | Privacy