Depends on the state and certifications

EU should copy this..

Easier to remember, the better.. like 911 / 999

Heck ya. What are they paid?

A majority of suicides have at least one prior attempt.

I work for an agency staffing calls in three states. We’ve hired nearly 800 people that work 24/7.

Not tired from catching all those downvotes?

I'm glad the number is easier for those who need it but damn also so depressing that so many do need it. You know the world is fucked when that is on the rise and not wages.

Oh did he now…

I wouldn't discount accidental dials either. Like I don't want to shit on the fact that the number has changed, it's great that they've made it more accessible, but there are millions of accidental or misdialed 911 calls every year.

Hey guys, guess what! Keep on reading!

Still better then nothing if they want professional help then seek it dont call a hotline

A small thing but has probably already helped save countless lives.

A small thing but has probably already helped save countless lives

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I wonder what was in the safe

There's a joke about him having a little Luck somewhere :|

A pretty rigorous meta analysis of RCT studies looking at psychotherapy recently concluded that therapy is around 70% effective in the treatment of depression.

Its worth a try for basically anyone who is diagnosed with depression, and it is even more likely to be effective when combined with medication. Don’t discourage people from seeking therapy please.

I’d be terrified to use something like this then a police car would be at my house. No thanks

Maybe as a sign? "I wanna off myself, but fuck it, I'll call and if they ignore me, that just validates my belief that everyone hates me, and if they do pick up, maybe they'll talk me into not doing it. What do I have to lose except maybe five more minutes of this bullshit lol"

Thank you to Ajit Pai, the former FCC commissioner, who busted his hump to get 988 to happen.

Pretty sure that aside for the chemical imbalance... The lack of support/friends is what most people get depressed about. So telling them to have the support network is kinda a "thanks I'm cured" situation lol.

Having a reliable support system is essential

This is a step in that direction actually. With the introduction of 988, hotline centers are going through a specific training. I can’t say I felt we needed it, as I volunteer for a center and though it is volunteer staffed, the training i went through was extensive. Before 988 we even got certified and in ASIST, an evidenced based model for crisis counseling persons calling with suicidal ideation or intent. Regardless, quality overall should go up overall.

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