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National Suicide Prevention Helpline Goes Live Saturday

Friday, July 15, 2022 at 9:40 AM

By Travis Thayer @TheTravisThayer

Those experiencing mental health-related distress may call 988 to connect with a trained crisis specialist.

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INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Family and Social Services Administration’s Division of Mental Health and Addiction has announced the launch of a new crisis response helpline.

On Saturday, 9-8-8 will go live in Indiana and around the United States as a new national three-digit dialing code to reach the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline.

Hoosiers experiencing mental health-related distress may call 988 to connect with a trained crisis specialist.

In the coming years, the service will be expanded to include a response team and locations where people can go for help.

Development of the complete system is expected to take seven to 10 years.

For more information, visit FSSA: DMHA: Update on 988 in Indiana.

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