Delaware officials are still sorting out how to take advantage of an upcoming shortened national phone number to access suicide prevention help.
An FCC goal is in place that by July 16, 2022, dialing 988 will allow callers to more quickly reach the National Suicide Prevention Hotline, which is currently accessed at 1.800.273.TALK (8255).
Dr. Claire Wang of Delaware’s Crisis Intervention Services said the goal of the shortened code is to make it easier to call for help, when people may need it most… READ MORE
