The hotline provides 24/7 free and confidential emotional support around the country to those in mental health distress.
The three-digit number is expected to be easier to remember in times of crisis than the 10-digit 800 number currently handled by the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline.
It is also meant 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 mentalIf you or someone you know needs help, please contact the National Suicide Prevention hotline at 1-800-273-8255, which will remain operational during theThis article tagged under:
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