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Calls to 988 suicide hotline go to a crisis center in the caller’s area code, but may soon get routed to the closest counselor

WASHINGTON – The 988 crisis hotline went live nationwide two years ago, replacing a hard-to-remember 800 number so that people considering suicide could more easily reach out for help. But unlike 911 calls, which go to the nearest dispatch center, calls to 988 are connected to a center in the caller’s area code. With 80% […]