Calls increase after helpline number changed to 988

New Number: 988

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Calls to the suicide prevention hotline increased by 45% after the number changed to 988

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The agency said in a statement this week that calls, texts and chats to the number have increased 45%

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It also reported a significant reduction in response times, plunging from 2.5 minutes to 42 seconds.

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Although they're glad with the progress, experts say there's more work that needs to be done for nation's growing mental health crisis.

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Suicide and Crisis lifeline: 988 and 988lifeline.org

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New Number: 988

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services has seen substantial increase in volume after launching new number, 988, in July.

Calls to the suicide prevention hotline increased by 45% after the number changed to 988

The agency said in a statement this week that calls, texts and chats to the number have increased 45%

It also reported a significant reduction in response times, plunging from 2.5 minutes to 42 seconds.

Although they're glad with the progress, experts say there's more work that needs to be done for nation's growing mental health crisis.

Suicide and Crisis lifeline: 988 and 988lifeline.org

Blackline: 800-604-5841 or callblackline.com

Trans Lifeline: 877-565-8860 and translifeline.org

Veterans Crisis Line: Dial 800-273-8255 and press 1

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