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988 mental health crisis line adds sign language services
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced on Friday that it would be adding American Sign Language Services (ASL) to the government’s 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline as part of efforts to expand behavioral health care services for underserved groups. Those seeking to be connected with a 998 Lifeline counselor who is trained in ASL will now be prompted to click on the “ASL Now” button on 988lifeline.org and follow the instructions. According to the HHS, direct dialing to 988 from a videophone a device used by deaf and blind people that transmits video as well as audio — will be available in the coming weeks. ASL callers can currently call 1-800-273-TALK (8255

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