988 will be the nationwide suicide prevention number in the US on July 16th

On July 16th, there will finally be a nationwide suicide prevention number in the US:

988

988 will operate through the existing National Suicide Prevention network of crisis centers.

IF YOU NEED CRISIS SUPPORT BEFORE THE 16TH, please call or text: 1-800-273-8255

Visitors with followers and reach: PLEASE visit…

samhsa.gov/find-help/988

…to download social toolkits, media, and press releases to help get the word out about 988.