the new 988 Lifeline will replace 1-800-273-TALK

Texas HHS Receives National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Grant

Feb 4, 2021

Funds New 988 Suicide Prevention Lifeline Texas Health and Human Services today announces it is receiving more than $180,000 in funding toward implementing a new national three-digit dialing code, 988, for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. “The new 988 number […]

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