Why 159 is a number everyone should know as it could stop scammers stealing from your bank account. But how does it work and ...

A new, easy-to-remember three-digit phone number is coming on line this weekend for people experiencing suicidal thoughts, facing a mental-health crisis, or for those worried about a friend or loved ...

In two years, individuals in suicidal crisis seeking help will have a number that's easy to remember and quick to dial to reach the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. At its July open meeting ...

In this Sunday, Aug. 11, 2019, photo, a man uses a cell phone in New Orleans. Quick help for suicidal thoughts and other mental health emergencies may soon be as easy as 9-8-8. The United States’ ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – You’ll soon be able to ...

WASHINGTON - People in crisis and those trying to help them will have a new phone number — 988 — to reach the national suicide prevention network starting in July. On Monday, federal health officials ...

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Saturday is a big day for mental health nationwide as the Suicide Prevention Hotline changes from ten digits to three. Designed to be used like 911, dialing 988 will connect you ...

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 ...

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – You’ll soon be able to dial a three-digit number designed to make it easier to reach the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. The new number will offer resources for all mental ...