988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline Act (Enacted 2020, Launched Jul 2022)
The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline Act established a new three-digit number (988) for mental health and suicide crisis support, replacing the previous 10-digit National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. The Lifeline launched July 16, 2022. Provides a critical safety net for individuals in mental health crisis, including those experiencing AI-related harms.
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