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New suicide prevention number available

| July 19, 2022 7:00 AM

On Saturday, July 16, Montana transitioned to a new three-digit suicide prevention hotline to help callers find emergency mental health resources.

The nationwide launch of the new 988 number will replace the country’s previous suicide prevention number, 1-800-273-8255, a change that mental health advocates have said is overdue and will help make services more accessible...

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