If you or someone you know is in need of mental health resources and support, please call, text or chat the 988 Suicide & ...

Laredo's 988 Suicide Awareness Rally emphasized the importance of the 988 Lifeline, a vital resource for suicide prevention ...

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Availability of most crisis mental health services has not increased with the 2022 launch of the 988 Suicide Lifeline, despite increased call demand.

Despite a significant increase in calls to the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, the number of community crisis facilities nationwide has decreased since its launch. Wisconsin and other states have ...

The texting system for Missouri’s 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline is being criticized by a state lawmaker. Rep. Tricia Byrnes ...

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An "armed confrontation ensued" after the individual brandished a firearm, the Secret Service said in an update.

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After Democratic lawmakers raised concerns that the hotline could be harmed by the federal layoffs, including confirmed cuts ...

The launch of the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline (988) did not coincide with growth in the availability of most crisis services, apart from a small increase in peer support services.

The mental health crisis in Black communities is escalating. Urgent action is needed to improve access to care and support ...