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Support for 988 Lifeline and Recognition of Suicide as Public Health Issue

The U.S. Senate expresses support for the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, which offers help in mental health crises and suicide prevention. It recognizes suicide as a serious public health problem and encourages continued education on the availability of support, aiming to save lives and improve citizens' mental health.
Key points
Designation of September 8, 2025, as “988 Day” to raise awareness about the lifeline.
Support for Federal, State, and local efforts to expand access to mental health services and crisis intervention programs.
Highlighting the 988 Lifeline's role in saving lives and supporting mental health, available 24/7 in over 150 languages.
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Additional Information
A resolution recognizing suicide as a serious public health problem, expressing support for the designation of September 8, 2025, as "988 Day" and the role of 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.
Print number: SRES 376
Sponsor: Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ]
Process start date: 2025-09-08