FCC Unanimously Approves Three-Digit Suicide Prevention Number Amid Escalating Crisis In U.S.

The easy 988 number will replace the clunkier 800-273-TALK (8255) for anyone to reach the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. The FCC said in an earlier report that the increased costs that will come from more calls would likely be offset by avoiding medical costs such as hospitalizations or emergency department visits

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