CommUnity Crisis Services, a local nonprofit organization based in Iowa City, is one of two Iowa centers that will be answering contacts for the new 988 number to access the national suicide prevention lifeline, launching nationwide on July 16.
988 is the new, low-barrier number connecting those in crisis to the existing National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. Individuals experiencing thoughts of suicide or in need of emotional support can call, text, or chat with a crisis counselor any time of day, every day of the year. Contacts in Iowa will be directed to two local centers,...