Event Brief
Tennessee 988 Lifeline Use Rises in Calls, Texts
By The BriefBrief · Sources (1)
Filed: Sep 10, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET
Summary: Tennesseans are increasingly using the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline for mental health support, with a reported 54% rise in calls and a 42% increase in texts. The article explains what happens after someone reaches out to 988 and how the service responds to those seeking help.
WHO: Tennesseans using the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline; 988 crisis support responders
WHAT: Reported growth in 988 call and text volume, plus an overview of what happens when people contact the Lifeline for mental health support
WHEN: Sep 10, 2026 at 5:59 PM ET
WHERE: Tennessee
WHY: No specific cause was reported for the increase in 988 usage.
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