FCC to Vote on Designating 988 for National Suicide Prevention Hotline

  • Full Title:
    FCC Will Vote At July Meeting On Final Rules Designating '988' As 3-Digit Number For National Suicide Prevention Hotline
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    News Release
  • Bureau(s):
    Wireline Competition
    Office of Former Chairman Pai
    Media Relations
  • Description
    Chairman Pai proposed draft rules to establish 988 as the new, nationwide, 3-digit phone number for Americans in crisis to connect with suicide prevention and mental health crisis counselors. The vote will take place at the July 16 Open Meeting

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    Katie Gorscak at (202) 418-2156, email: Katie.Gorscak@fcc.gov