Louisiana
New 988 mental health hotline officially launches in Louisiana
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) – The brand new 988 suicide prevention hotline quantity in Louisiana formally launched Saturday, July 16.
With the launch, anybody coping with a psychological well being disaster can dial or textual content the quantity 988 to get related with a psychological well being skilled. The quantity is designed to be as straightforward to recollect and use as 911.
Officers say the brand new hotline will function and take calls 24 hours a day, seven days every week in the US. The operation is comprised of a nationwide community of greater than 200 native disaster facilities, combining native care and assets.
Consultants estimate the brand new quantity will save numerous lives throughout Louisiana by providing quick access to somebody who may help in a time of psychological well being want.
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