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On July 16, the federal government transitioned the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline to a three-digit number. 988 is a resource that anyone can call, text or chat for mental health support. Crisis counselors are trained to address mental health emergencies like depression, anxiety, suicide ideation and substance use disorders.

in-depth look at the launch of 988 from MPR’s mental initiative Call to Mind

MPR News host Angela Davis is continuing that conversation by checking in on the rollout of 988 in Minnesota and hearing from some people who are working within mental health services to find out more about how the new hotline is helping. 

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MPR News host Angela Davis talks about the rollout of the mental health crisis line 988 in Minnesota. 

MPR News with Angela Davis - On July 16, the federal government transitioned the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline to an easy-to-remember three-digit number. 988 is a resource that anyone can call, text or chat for mental health support. Crisis counselors are trained to address a range of mental health emergencies like depression and anxiety, to suicide ideation and substance use disorders.

Last week, MPR News brought you an in-depth look at the launch of 988 from MPR’s mental initiative Call to Mind.

Now, MPR News host Angela Davis is continuing that conversation. She’ll check in on the rollout of 988 in Minnesota and hear from some people who are work within mental health services to find out more about how the new hotline is helping.

The rollout of the 988 mental health crisis hotline in Minnesota

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