Westchester Insider: Westchester County Legislator Catherine Parker 7th District: 988 Suicide Prevention Hotline Launches Saturday, July 16.

 

Thanks to the hard work of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline and many other advocacy organizations, starting Saturday, July 16, 2022, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline can be reached by texting or calling the nationwide, easy-to-remember 3-digit code: 988

Contacting this number is a direct connection to caring support for anyone in mental health distress, that may include:

• Thoughts of suicide
• Substance use crisis
• Emotional distress

Please note:

• Veterans, dial 988 and press 1 for dedicated support for those who served in our armed forces,
• The National Suicide Prevention Text Line (741-741 text TALK), and
• The original lifeline number (800) 273-8255 is still available

988 is a free service available to everyone. You can contact 988 by chat, text, or phone. Access support in Spanish by pressing 2. Interpretation services are available in over 150 languages.