This could save a lot of lives as people get down on themselves and in a split moment go to far. I could see it helping people in the agricultural/farming industry as there has been a lot of downs recently. Remember, no matter how bad it gets tomorrow looks a little better.
FCC votes to set up 3-digit suicide hotline number like 911
NEW YORK — Federal regulators are setting up a new three-digit number to reach a suicide prevention hotline in order to make it easier to seek help and reduce the stigma associated with mental health.
Once it's implemented, people will just need to dial 988 to seek help, similar to calling 911 for emergencies or 311 for city services. Currently, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline uses a 10-digit number, 800-273-TALK (8255). Callers are routed to one of 163 crisis centers, where counselors answered 2.2 million calls last year.
https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/health-news/fcc-votes-to-set-up-3-digit-suicide-hotline-number-like-911/ar-AAK4lgb
FCC votes to set up 3-digit suicide hotline number like 911
NEW YORK — Federal regulators are setting up a new three-digit number to reach a suicide prevention hotline in order to make it easier to seek help and reduce the stigma associated with mental health.
Once it's implemented, people will just need to dial 988 to seek help, similar to calling 911 for emergencies or 311 for city services. Currently, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline uses a 10-digit number, 800-273-TALK (8255). Callers are routed to one of 163 crisis centers, where counselors answered 2.2 million calls last year.
https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/health-news/fcc-votes-to-set-up-3-digit-suicide-hotline-number-like-911/ar-AAK4lgb
