Behind the numbers: 988 crisis lifeline answers over 10 million ... - CNN
Jul 16, 2024 · CNN — Two years after the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline launched, the service has answered over 10 million texts, calls and chats, according to new data from the US Department of Health and...
A Lifeline for Low-Income Households Is Available After the ACP
Feb 20, 2024 · Lifeline, a decades-old federal subsidy program initially designed to make phone — and more recently internet — service more affordable is still a viable option for households earning 135 percent or less of federal poverty guidelines.
Now in Its Second Year, 988 Lifeline Continues to Help Millions of ...
Jul 16, 2024 · More than 200 contact centers across the country provide support through 988. Significant investments in 988 at all levels have helped states, territories, and tribes to hire crisis counselors for improved local response, ensure national backup, and expand services.
The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline turns 2, marking success and ... - NPR
Jul 15, 2024 · The 988 lifeline has been contacted by about 10 million people either by phone, text or chat. It's gotten better over the two years, but it still has a long way to go to connect people to care.
A year after the launch of 988, advocates say it's saving lives
Jul 16, 2023 · One year after the launch of the new 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, nearly 5 million contacts have been answered -- and advocates say that, despite lingering challenges, the service is saving lives.
U.S. Transition to 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline Begins Saturday
Jul 15, 2022 · On Saturday, the U.S. will transition the 10-digit National Suicide Prevention Lifeline to 988, an easy-to-remember three-digit number for 24/7 crisis care.
988 Lifeline sees boost in use and funding in first months - NPR
Jan 16, 2023 · The 3-digit suicide and crisis lifeline – 988 – fielded nearly half a million more calls, texts and chats in its first 5 months than the old 10-digit Lifeline did during the same time in 2021.
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline expands capacity, access in 6 ... - ABC News
Feb 11, 2023 · The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline has been increasing its capacity and access since its transition to the new three-digit number in July 2022.
HHS Announces Additional $200 Million in Funding for 988 …
May 17, 2023 · The Biden-Harris Administration has made an unprecedented investment of nearly $1 billion to support the 988 Lifeline, including an initial $432 million to support the transition to 988 in July 2022, to build up crisis center capacity and to provide special services, including a sub-network for Spanish speakers.
Lifeline Program Update - Federal Communications Commission
Aug 14, 2019 · The Commission has taken steps to ensure eligible low-income consumers have access to the program by creating a National Verifier to improve program integrity and by implementing gradually increasing minimum service standards.