10/22/2026
PLEASE SHARE THIS OR ANOTHER POST ABOUT 988 DAY ON YOUR PERSONAL PAGE. September 8 (9-8) is always 988 DAY. What used to be a hotline for someone considering su***de has expanded to much more.
They say there are 988 REASONS TO CALL which really means that if someone is feeling anxious . . . . or panicky . . . or depressed . . . or alone , , , or worried about use of alcohol or drugs . . . or stressed . . . or traumatized, 988 is the number to call.
If someone struggles with mental illness and getting in to see a professional can't happen right away, 988 can run some interference.
If someone is considering self-harm or su***de, 988 is definitely the number to call.
If someone if having a hard time processing the loss of a loved one to su***de, 988 is a good place to connect with help.
YOUR REASON TO CALL IS REASON ENOUGH.
Rough times can get better - 988 connections can put us on a better footing - there is hope. In the United States we are grateful for the vision of SAMHSA in creating 988, training volunteers, developing effective partnerships and making a difference. -jb