Health & Fitness
More Calls To 988 National Suicide Hotline Increases Demand For Volunteers
Since that switch, call volume has gone up 45%. The calls are dispatched to local offices, which are now in need of more volunteers.
October 20, 2022
An important lifeline for those struggling with depression or thoughts of harming themselves was made easier to use last July when the National Suicide Hotline switched from a 12-digit number to three digits: 988.
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Since that switch, call volume has gone up 45%. The calls are dispatched to local offices, which are now in need of more volunteers.
The 988 nationwide suicide and crisis lifeline relies on a network of agencies, including one non-profit providing mental health services in the Bay Area.
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