Bloomberg Law (3/6, Lopez, Subscription Publication) reports, “The 988 suicide prevention services hotline is rolling out 24/7text message and chat services for LGBTQI+ youth, building on a pilot program launched amid a mental health crisis.” As of Monday, these “text and chat services will be available around the clock, according to a spokesperson for the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, or SAMHSA, which oversees 988.”
Related Links:
— “988 Suicide Prevention Line Ramps Up LGBTQI+ Chat, Text Services “Ian Lopez, Bloomberg Law, March 6, 2023