Nation Jun 21 Trump administration pulls the plug on suicide hotline for LGBTQ+ youth By John Yang, Claire Mufson, Zoie Lambert
Nation Feb 15 Watch 9:34 How Arizona’s crisis response network became a model for mental health hotlines Since the launch of 988, the three-digit dialing code for the National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, millions have made contact with counselors. But the support and services available after someone calls 988 largely depend on what state one lives in. By Madison Staten
Nation Dec 14 After a year of anti-LGBTQ+ legislation, a lifeline for trans and nonbinary people faces cuts The lifeline is facing a $2.5 million shortfall at the end of 2023, and has also paused its microgrants program. By Hannah Grabenstein
Health Jul 14 A year since 988 started helping callers, here’s what experts want to see next In the year since the launch of 988, the U.S. hotline has fielded almost 5 million calls, texts and chats, offering support to people in mental health crises. But officials say more federal and state dollars are needed to build… By Laura Santhanam
Nation Jan 28 Watch 4:42 Ohio lawmakers work to fund 988 suicide prevention hotline Since its launch last July, the nationwide 988 hotline for people experiencing a mental health crisis has received more than 2 million calls, texts and chats. The launch got a boost from the federal government, with future funding expected to… By John Yang, Winston Wilde
Jan 10 988 mental health line receives over 2 million calls and texts in 6 months By Amanda Seitz, Associated Press The 988 mental health and suicide prevention helpline has quickly expanded its reach in the six months since it launched. It has received just over 2 million calls, texts and chat messages since July. Continue reading
Jul 15 WATCH: Biden administration rolls out new 988 suicide and crisis hotline By Lindsey Tanner, Associated Press The Biden administration is launching a new national hotline – 988 – for mental health emergencies. Continue reading
Jun 29 Watch 8:35 Lack of adequate mental health care places heavy burden on young people By Cat Wise, Mike Fritz The U.S. surgeon general issued a rare public advisory in December, warning of a “devastating” mental health crisis among American teens. Symptoms of depression and anxiety for children and adolescents have doubled during the COVID pandemic. Special correspondent Cat Wise… Continue watching
Jun 29 Watch 7:11 Rollout of new national mental health hotline faces obstacles A new national mental health hotline will launch in July. Like 911, the hotline will be available by dialing three digits: 988. The idea behind it is to connect people in a mental health crisis to experts trained in how… Continue watching