July 21, 2026
Does the national suicide prevention line (988) actually prevent suicides?
Mental Health
Sara Gorman, PhD, MPH
Yes! There is now excellent evidence that the national suicide prevention line, or 988, has been highly effective at preventing suicides. 988 is a nationwide 3-digit suicide prevention and crisis line, which launched in 2022. Since its launch, several studies have found that the introduction of this crisis line option has been associated with significant Read more…
Yes! There is now excellent evidence that the national suicide prevention line, or 988, has been highly effective at preventing suicides. 988 is a nationwide 3-digit suicide prevention and crisis line, which launched in 2022. Since its launch, several studies have found that the introduction of this crisis line option has been associated with significant Read more…

