In many parts of the US, it has long been possible to make local calls with just the seven-digit phone number; the three-digit area code was implicit for calls between numbers using the same area code ...

New York (AP) — The Federal Communications Commission is setting up a new three-digit number to reach a suicide prevention hotline. Once it’s implemented, people will just need to dial 988 to seek ...

To reach the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline for mental health crises, it now takes only three digits: 988.On Saturday, Vibrant Emotional Health, the nonprofit that operates the lifeline on ...

NEW YORK — Federal regulators are setting up a new three-digit number to reach a suicide prevention hotline in order to make it easier to seek help and reduce the stigma associated with mental health.

For individuals in crisis, the 10-digit National Suicide Prevention Lifeline could be difficult to remember. Although the global rate of suicide has declined, according to the Centers for Disease ...

ATLANTA — In less than 100 days, Georgians will have a new way to call for help when they or a loved one experiences a mental health crisis. A new three-digit number is set to launch July 16 ...