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Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: 988

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Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: 988

 

988 has been designated as the new three-digit dialing code that routes callers to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (now known as the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline) and is now active.

When you call, text, or chat 988, you will be connected to trained counselors who will listen, understand, provide support, and connect you to resources if necessary. The previous Lifeline phone number (1-800-273-8255) will always remain available to people in emotional distress or suicidal crisis. Read more here.

This is a City of Gaithersburg, Maryland announcement.

 

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Bill Salvatore - East Valley
Arizona Elite Properties - Chandler, AZ
Realtor - 602-999-0952 / em: golfArizona@cox.net

Great information.  Thanks for sharing, enjoy your weekend, and here's a GOOD LUCK to your favorite NFL Team! Roy sorry about your Ravens.

Jan 20, 2023 11:39 AM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Roy, such important information to share with so many in a bad way, and need help.

Jan 20, 2023 01:31 PM
Ray Henson
eXp Realty of California, Inc. (lic. #01878277) - Elk Grove, CA
Realtor

I did not know the new number.  It really makes sense that they have made is such an easy number to remember. Thank you for sharing it.

Jan 20, 2023 02:38 PM
Patricia Feager, MBA, CRS, GRI,MRP
DFW FINE PROPERTIES - Flower Mound, TX
Selling Homes Changing Lives

Roy Kelley - I saw that Bill Salvatore - East Valley re-blogged your post. Here is what I commented on his post but it belongs to you and all who may read this:

Suicide is something one thinks about when they knew someone who committed suicide. My best friend's father committed suicide when we were nine years old. I still remember every detail of that evening it occurred. Actually, my dad was taking me to the eye doctors and left me in the car while he went to see what happened a few doors away from where our car was parked. When my dad told me what happened, I cried. I knew before my friend, her mother, and sister knew. I continued to pray for him all these years, and his daughter (my very best friend) who died about 30 years ago. But if she had to die, I was glad it wasn't because of suicide. Yet, I still remember the pain and vicariously I lived through her own pain and suffering. Sadly, she blamed herself and never could overcome what she believed was the truth. Back then, school counselors did not exist. 

Jan 20, 2023 04:18 PM
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

Good morning, Roy... such an important announcement. As someone who has experienced suicide personally, it's a traumatic thing to live through.

Jan 21, 2023 05:18 AM
Myrl Jeffcoat
Sacramento, CA
Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

I am hopeful the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline will save many lives.  Suicide has touched several people in my life.

Jan 21, 2023 10:12 AM
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