988 suicide prevention hotline: a huge step forward for mental health – USA TODAY

This column contains discussion of suicide. If you or someone you know might be struggling with suicidal thoughts, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988 or 1-800-273-8255.

I read a shocking news story earlier this year. The headline from Insider summed up the gravity of the problem: “5 moms whose sons were killed after they called 911 for help now live with the consequences of a failed mental health system that uses cops as a crutch.”