Just as Americans have learned to call 9-1-1 for an emergency, 9-8-8 is a new tool to help in a mental health crisis.
The federal government requires the states to have 988 call centers ready by the official start Saturday.
Hou said seven call centers around Illinois have been contracted to help individuals in crisis or their loved ones get help locally.
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