The Federal Communications Commission next month will formally designate a new three-digit number to reach the National Suicide Prevention Hotline, the agency announced. Currently, the hotline is accessible by a 10-digit number.
Currently, the hotline is accessible by the 10-digit number, 1-800-273-8255 . The FCC will vote at its July 16 open meeting to make 9-8-8 the number an individual seeking help can dial and be connected to the hotline. All telecommunications carriers, and Voice over IP service providers, will be required to implement the new number nationwide by July 16, 2022."988 will save lives.
" Pai said the two-year window was based on input from mental health advocates, the telecoms industry and other stakeholders.Even after 988 is implemented, callers will still be able to reach the hotline through the original 10-digit number.The Trevor Project, a suicide prevention organization for LGBTQ youth, commended the FCC's announcement."Suicide remains the second leading cause of death among young people, and LGBTQ youth are at increased risk.
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