Iowans experiencing a mental health crisis will soon have a faster way to reach the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. On July 16, Iowa will join states across the country rolling out a three-digit ...

In many parts of the US, it has long been possible to make local calls with just the seven-digit phone number; the three-digit area code was implicit for calls between numbers using the same area code ...

In two years, individuals in suicidal crisis seeking help will have a number that's easy to remember and quick to dial to reach the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. At its July open meeting ...

Jun. 30—On July 16, a new, national three-digit dialing code for reaching the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline — 988 — will go live. The current phone number of 800-273-TALK will also continue to ...

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — On July 16, West Virginians experiencing a suicidal crisis or mental health-related distress may call a new three-digit number – 988. The three-digit dialing code for the ...