Act NOW to create a 9-8-8 mental health crisis hotline
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One call can save a life. But
when a person in a mental health crisis has to find a local phone number or a
ten-digit Lifeline number, precious minutes—and even the resolve to get help—can
be lost.
Nearly half of people in the U.S. report that COVID-19
has had a negative impact on their mental health, and calls to helplines and
hotlines are surging.
Now, more than ever, we need an easy-to-access 3-digit
emergency number (9-8-8) to help people in a mental health crisis.*
On May 13, the U.S. Senate unanimously passed
S. 2661, The National Suicide Hotline Designation Act, to establish
9-8-8 as a nationwide hotline for suicide prevention and mental health crises — making it easier for people in crisis to receive immediate and appropriate
mental health support.
We need you to urge your Representative to immediately
pass this important bill in the House so it can become a reality.
As more and more people are calling mental health helplines and hotlines across the country,
we can’t afford to wait. Urge your Representative to vote YES on this bill.
Want to have more impact? Personalize the message to
your Representative with your story about accessing crisis support.
*If you or somebody
you know is in mental health crisis, help is available now. Text “NAMI” to
741741 or call the Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. This bill
will make the Suicide Prevention Lifeline phone number an easy-to-remember 3
digits, but please note that “9-8-8” is not currently available.