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Three Things to Know When You Call 988

Por: Slate Tech September 29, 2022

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Welcome to , a new section from Slate and Arizona State University dedicated to exploring mental health. . By now, you may have heard of 988, the national mental health crisis hotline that launched in July.  It’s a repackaged version of 1-800-273-TALK, popularly known as the “suicide hotline” or the Suicide Prevention Lifeline. The short, easy to remember number is intended to offer an alternative to 911 in crises related to suicidal... + full article



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