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Child Psychiatrist /Adult Psychiatrist

Writer's pictureVilash Reddy, MD

Look at the staggering affect of 988 -- Suicide & Crisis Lifeline Implementation

Updated: Sep 30

One year after the launch of 988, the National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline has received

millions of combined calls, texts, and chats, a substantial increase from the year before. The easy-to-remember number steers callers to counseling and other resources.

988 suicide & Crisis
National & Crisis Lifeline








Although the federal government helped implement 988, ongoing funding relies heavily on local and state money. Six states have enacted legislation to fund crisis services through telecom fees, including California, Colorado, Minnesota, Nevada, Virginia and Washington state, while others are pursuing such fees.


Crisis Lifeline
Look at the staggering affect of 988 -- Suicide & Crisis Lifeline Implementation


Source: Kaiser Family Foundation





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