Two years into 988 crisis line, Washington state works to spread the word

Calls to 988 have increased steadily in the two years since the number was designated as the new nationwide mental health suicide and crisis lifeline. Now, the state Department of Health is working to build awareness across the state and ensure Washingtonians know about the three-digit number. Washington already had a suicide and crisis lifeline, but in 2022, it transitioned the longer phone number to 988 as part of a national rollout. When callers call or text 988, they’re connected to a trained crisis counselor. The lifeline supports people thinking about suicide or self-harm, those concerned about someone else, or Read More