Texts or Calls to 988 Must Route to Suicide Prevention Hotline by July

November 19, 2021

(Axios) – The Federal Communications Commission voted unanimously Thursday to require phone companies to route text messages sent to “988” to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. Why it matters: By making it easier to text the Lifeline, the FCC aims to increase accessibility for communities at a higher risk of suicide and mental health crises. (Read More)