988 is now the number to call if you’re having a hard time and maybe contemplating suicide . On July 16 the (988) number launched. It should be called when you or someone know is having a hard time and/or contemplating suicide.
911 was often called before but they were not equipped to handle situations like that.
Around 800,000 people die from suicide every year.
Suicide is 12th leading cause of death in the US.
1 person dies from suicide every 40 seconds.
Suicide is not the answer and is a permanent solution to a temporary problem . You always have someone to talk to if you dial 988