In the future, you will be able to Dial 988 to reach the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline.
The Senate Commerce Committee unanimously approved the National Suicide Hotline Designation Act! The bill was introduced by Senator Cory Gardner of Colorado.
988 also includes the Veterans Crisis Line for veteran-specific mental health support.
#988SuicideHotline
Press release from Sen. Gardner's office: https://bit.ly/35hmsLu