July 16 (UPI) --The Department of Veterans Affairs responded to more than 2 million calls, texts and online chats since launching its 988 crisis hotline for veterans and their families two years ago.

Brancaccio was referring to the national 988 suicide and crisis lifeline, which was implemented after a “soft launch” in July 2022 as a resource to assist those who may be suicidal or have a ...

The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline transitioned nationwide two years ago to the new three-digit 988 Suicide and Crisis ...

California mental health providers are reporting receiving more calls from people in crisis since the launch of the 988 hotline on July 15, 2022. Courtesy Getty Images. California made it easier ...