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The Ramp Up To 988

We’re on the eve of launching a national “988” number for suicide prevention. In July 2022, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (Lifeline) “988” dialing number will go live. Lifeline will be funded by two five-year grants from The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), totaling $48 million.

There is certainly a need for something to address the rising suicide rates among Americans. The national suicide rate grew by 30% from 2000 to 2020, according to suicide data from the …

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