The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announces the
launch of 988, The National Suicide Prevention Line (NSPL) three-digit number to call for
individuals in suicidal crisis or emotional distress. Iowans who contact 988 will be directly
connected to trained crisis counselors who provide crisis de-escalation and connect individuals to
the services and supports they need, when they need it.
https://dhs.iowa.gov/sites/default/files/988_PR_July_15_2022.pdf?071520221858