Social Media Ideas for 988 Lifeline – Suicide & Crisis Hotline Policy Updates

'988 Day' raising awareness about the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline

988 is the 3-digit number for the National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, a new 3-digit number to call or text for help or support. This number replaces the former number of 1-800-27...

988’s LGBTQ Youth ‘Press 3’ Lifeline Is Back After a 14-Month Shutdown

By: Paul Goldberg, Senior Editor | JRL CHARTS – LGBTQ News WASHINGTON, D.C. — (October 1, 2026) — LGBTQ young people contacting the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline once again hav...

988 restores crisis services for LGBTQ youth

The lifesaving 988 call-in number to help people experiencing mental health crises or suicidal thoughts has once again restored its specialized services for LGBTQ youth. The lifeli...

Indiana 988 is not just for suicide crisis, it’s mental health help on demand

The Crisis Center in Gary is one of the three contact centers in the state for the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. Do you know what 988 really does?

First Choice Services highlights local help for 988 Day

CHARLESTON, W.Va. - First Choice Services is reminding West Virginians that mental health support is available 24/7 ahead of National 988 Day on Sept. 8. The Charleston-based organ...

Small Fees On Your Phone Bill Could Help Prevent Suicides

MONDAY, Sept. 14, 2026 — Small fees added to monthly phone bills are helping fund 988 suicide prevention crisis lines in a dozen states, a new study shows. The approach could be a...

North Texas crisis line open 24/7 for those in need during Suicide Prevention Month

September is Suicide Prevention Month, and a North Texas organization said it wants to make sure people in crisis know they are available 24/7 to reach out to. The Suicide and C...

Groups mark importance of Suicide & Crisis Lifeline on 988 Day

Students are back to school, but with school come challenges, and on top of that, navigating one’s mental health.

Nevada advocates want to make the 988 mental health hotline as familiar as 911

The hotline offers a free, 24-hour alternative to 911 for mental health crises, connecting callers to trained counselors by phone, text or chat.

HEAL 15555 crisis line records 267,873 calls for counselling, intervention since Covid‑19 pandemic

IPOH, Sept 28 — The National Mental Health Crisis Line (HEAL 15555) has intervened in 518 behavioural crisis cases...

Despite bipartisan support, 988 Crisis Lifeline faces funding shortage

A call, a text, a connection: Suicide prevention resources across Hawaiʻi

Hawaiʻi is observing September as Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month with various community trainings, awareness walks, and support resources scheduled throughout the islands.

Kehoe orders Capitol Dome lighted teal and purple in recognition of National 988 Day and Suicide Prevention Awareness Mo...

The Missouri 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is a free and confidential three-digit service providing 24/7, statewide access to crisis support

HHS announces $383.4M in behavioral health, crisis response services grants

Of the awards, $252 million will support the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, suicide prevention and mobile crisis services.

988 crisis line restores LGBTQ+ youth specialized support

Congress members from both parties pushed to get back a service removed by the administrator last year.

Jessamine County businesses spread messages of hope for 988 Day

Businesses across Jessamine County came together Tuesday to promote mental health awareness and suicide prevention as part of 988 Day, a national effort highlighting the 988 Suicid...

How to recognize signs of suicide risk according to experts

As Idaho remains one of the leading states for suicide deaths, healthcare experts and local organizations are highlighting warning signs and providing a list of regional mental hea...

Lawmakers welcome national suicide registry, urge strict service standards for crisis helplines

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 29 — Three DAP lawmakers have welcomed the launch of the National Suicide and Fatal Injury Regi...

Government to implement findings from mental health hotline review

The review found too many people who tried to call for help didn't get through.

National LGBTQ youth suicide crisis line restored one year after Trump ended it

Following an effort led in large part by out lesbian Senator Tammy Baldwin of Wisconsin, a national suicide hotline’s specialized LGBTQ youth services have resumed after the Trump...

Free mental health resources available across Indianapolis

INDIANAPOLIS — When someone is experiencing a mental health crisis, knowing where to turn can make all the difference. There are multiple free resources available including teams t...

Under pressure, Trump admin restores LGBTQ+ youth helpline. But will it help trans kids?

Out Sen. Tammy Baldwin led the effort to bring the dedicated "Press 3" service back.

After Launch of LocateMoreFriends & LocateSupporter, TravelingWiki Launches 224-NO-BULLY; 737-4-FRIEND &...

TravelingWiki Foundation announces the launch of three live phone support lines at 224-NO-BULLY; 737-4-FRIEND; & 762-NO-STALK to deliver live phone assistance with locating res...

Lindsay Clancy case could spur legislative action on postpartum depression, psychosis

If you are having thoughts of suicide, call or text 988 to reach the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline or go to SpeakingOfSuicide.com/resources for a list of additional resources. Th...