Utah to recognize National 988 Day: A call to action as state faces record suicide rates

As Utah experiences a rise in suicide rates, residents are encouraged to spread awareness of the national crisis hotline on 988 Day.Sept. 8 is designated as Nat

On July 16, 2022, Utah ns who are in a mental health crisis can start calling 988, the new number for the national suicide hotline.

Sept. 8 is designated as National 988 Day. Members of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration said this day stands as an initiative to spread knowledge about the three-digit Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, highlighting the urgency of mental health and suicide prevention.

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