President Trump signs legislation to shorten suicide hotline to 9-8-8
The hotline is currently ten digits to three easy-to-remember numbers: 9-8-8.
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The hotline is currently ten digits to three easy-to-remember numbers: 9-8-8.
President Trump is receiving praise by Colorado Senator Cory Gardner for signing his legislation that would shorten the suicide hotline. The hotline is currently ten digits to three easy-to-remember numbers: 9-8-8.
1-800-273-8255 (TALK) will be changed to a universal 9-8-8 number in what is a bipartisan piece of legislation.
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View on XSenator Gardner stated, "COVID19 has increased our state’s mental health needs, and during this unprecedented challenge suicide prevention is more important than ever. This change to 9-8-8 will make it easier for Americans dealing with a crisis to access mental health support that could be life-saving."
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