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988 emergency: New three-digit suicide hotline number approved

Mimi Sabreena 11:44:00 AM Editor Choice

The current emergency suicide hotline number in the U.S. is 1-800-273-8255 (or -TALK), as rapper Logic's hit of the same name taught us. But soon, it will be much easier to remember.

The FCC on Thursday approved a new three-digit emergency number for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 988.

While the number isn't currently active, it's an important step towards the change, which could save lives from day one.

The move will not only make the hotline number much easier to remember, but is also aimed at putting mental health emergencies on the same footing as other life-threatening emergencies, like fires or accidents. Read more...

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