988 suicide line marks six months, monthly calls increase by 26%

988 suicide line marks six months, monthly calls increase by 26%

BY TOM LATEK Kentucky Today The 988 service, which allows Kentuckians in crisis to connect with suicide prevention, mental health and substance abuse counselors in their area by calling the three-digit number from any phone, is being touted as a success. “It is providing help to more people than ever before,” said Gov. Andy Beshear in marking the six-month anniversary of 988 service in Kentucky. He termed it the mental health version of 911, des…