988-alternative to 911 for depression/suicide

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I know nothing about this other than whats in the article. I know 'd never call 911, dont want to get shot of locked up with my firearms taken.

988 hotline helped millions in its first year. Here's how ...​

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https://www.pbs.org › newshour › health › 988-hotlin...



17 hours ago — If you or someone you know is struggling with depression or suicidal ideation, call 988 to access the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline or find ...
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I know someone who called 988 and they helped him calm himself from a bad mental state. There were recommendations for treatment but no one ever sent him anything or came to his apt. Hopefully that’s how it’s supposed to work.

 

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And here I’m opening it up thinking I’ll see a CAT loader

 

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458win said:

And here I’m opening it up thinking I’ll see a CAT loader

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I updated it just for you.

 

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That's all good and great but having dealt with far too many suicidal people, not only on my own time but also in a professional capacity, I am far beyond out of sympathy for it. I'm at the point where if someone wants to go jump off the bridge downtown I say let 'em.

 

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I refer them to 976 numbers

 

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The number is the right idea and I’m glad it’s there, but I have my doubts about 1million people helped?

 

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