The National Suicide Prevention hotline has — rather quietly, I think — rolled out a new three-digit hotline number for quick access.
Too many folks — and I’m looking at the veterans — still take what my friend Tam refers to as the “Permanent solution to a temporary problem.”
If you’re in crisis, the new quick access number is 988. You can call or text, and someone will be there. If you have the old number, don’t worry — it’ll still work.
Pass it around, folks, it’s not getting the press I think it deserves.
LawDog
Reposted, and thanks for reminding me of this new service.
Done, and done. Thanks for the heads-up, Brother Dog.
Since we deal with all kinds in emotionally charged situations, I sent it to my office mates and The Pastoral Team.
Ulises from the People’s Republik of Kalipornia