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Designating 988 for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

  • Full Title:
    Implementation of the National Suicide Hotline Improvement Act of 2018
  • Document Type:
    Statement
  • Bureau(s):
    Commissioner
    Office of Former Chairman Pai
    Bureau(s):
    Wireline Competition
  • Description
    The FCC designates 988 as the 3-digit number for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline to aid rapid access to suicide prevention and mental health support services
  • DA/FCC #:
    FCC-20-100
Related Document(s) Report and Order - Designating 988 for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

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