Suicide prevention hotline to have three-digit number for mental health emergencies: 988

Joel Shannon

USA TODAY

A three-digit suicide prevention hotline number will soon make seeking emergency mental health help more like calling 911, federal regulators announced Thursday.

When the months-long process is completed, U.S. residents will be able to call 988 for help in a mental health emergency, just as 911 connects people in need to first-responders for other emergencies.

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Statement on the death of Eric Harkness

LAWRENCE, KS (JULY 16, 2019) –  We recently learned of the death of Eric Harkness, president of the Kansas Mental Health Coalition, and the NAMI Kansas Board. Eric was a passionate mental health advocate and will be greatly missed. His voice as a consumer advocate and his conviction to provide comprehensive mental health services to all Kansans were such important strengths that he brought to the daily work of advocacy in Kansas. Headquarters, Inc. offers our condolences to Eric’s family, friends, and everyone touched by his work and spirit. Continue reading “Statement on the death of Eric Harkness”