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Utah's 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline saw a 25% call increase in 2024.

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SALT LAKE CITY — When someone is in crisis, every second matters. For Utahns who feel like they have nowhere to turn, three numbers — 988 — can connect them to immediate help.

The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline marked its three-year anniversary in July, and leaders in Utah say it's already saving lives.

In the last fiscal year (July 1, 2024-June 30, 2025), the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline received nearly 115,000 calls from Utah — a 25% increase year over year. The in-state answer r

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