In 2020, Congress designated the new 9-8-8 dialing code to operate through the existing National Suicide Prevention Lifeline.
9-1-1 will remain in place with the focus of dispatching Emergency Medical Services, fire, and police as needed. 9-8-8 went into effect in Illinois on July 16, 2022, and provides a direct connection to compassionate, accessible care and support for anyone experiencing mental health-related distress – whether that is thoughts of suicide, mental health or substance use crisis, or any other kind of emotional distress.
Check out the attached fact sheets for more information.
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