News Finally we can call 988 suicide hotline when we fear that we or a loved one is at risk July 16, 2022 Steven Petrow Comments Off on Finally we can call 988 suicide hotline when we fear that we or a loved one is at risk The number to dial is now just three digits, 988, instead of the impossible-to-remember hotline, 1-800-273-8255, which will remain operational.