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Ep 33: The 988 Hotline: Three Years In
Episode Summary
In this solo episode, Rachel takes an honest look at where the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline stands nearly three years after its July 2022 launch. She grounds listeners in how the system is structured, what changed in the transition from the old ten-digit lifeline number, and why that shift mattered more than it might seem. Drawing on recent data, Rachel walks through what is genuinely working, including dramatic growth in contact volume, faster answer times, and rising public awareness, while being equally clear-eyed about where the system is still falling short.
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