Those in need of immediate crisis care will have that, starting this weekend. The special three-digit National Suicide and Crisis Hotline number, 988, will be activated this weekend. Britt Zweygardt has the story:
Callers will be connected to resources in their local community and to in-person crisis services where available. 988 will be available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, via call, text, or chat.
