988 suicide lifeline

Quincy/Adams County 911 director confident new 988 suicide prevention lifeline will be easily remembered in mental health crises

July 25, 2022 | By David Adam, MRN Editor

QUINCY — The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, which has existed since 2005, now is available nationwide by dialing a three-digit code – 988 – making it easier for those in crisis to get the help they need at any time. The 988 code became available nationally on July 16. “I’m willing to bet there are…