According to the CDC, nearly 50,000 people died by suicide in the U.S. in 2021.
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Louisville doctors reminding public about new Suicide Prevention lifeline on World Mental Health Day
Those struggling with their mental health can call 988 anytime and be connected to a real person for help.
The United States' first nationwide three-digit mental health crisis hotline launches Saturday.
Both states have been preparing for the rollout on Saturday.
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Currently, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline uses a 10-digit number, 800-273-TALK (8255).
A bill filed this week in the General Assembly seeks to prepare Kentucky for the change, creating a fee on cell phone users to pay for the new line and establishing a state board to oversee it.