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Members Of Congress Look To Change Suicide Hotline Number

Members of Congress say they can help more people if they change the Suicide Prevention Lifeline.

Members Of Congress Look To Change Suicide Hotline Number
Suicide Prevention Lifeline

Members of Congress are hoping to change the Suicide Prevention Lifeline number from a 1-800 number to an N11 number. They say there has been success since the United States shifted to using 911 for emergencies more than a half century ago. Their hope is to help those suffering get the help they need more quickly.

Update: On July 23, the House passed the bill to have the Federal Communications Commission study the feasibility of changing the Suicide Prevention Lifeline to an N11 number. The vote was 379-1 with Michigan Republican Justin Amash casting the only vote against the bill.