The Vital Role of 988 Lifeline’s Follow-up Contacts to the Crisis Care Continuum
People in acute suicidal distress who reach out to the newly launched 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline (“988 Lifeline”) can often opt for a 988 crisis counselor to follow up with them within 24 to 72 hours after their initial outreach. The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline provides free, confidential