A resolution recognizing suicide as a serious public health problem and expressing support for the designation of September 8, 2026, as "988 Day" and the role of 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. | Community Exchange
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A resolution recognizing suicide as a serious public health problem and expressing support for the designation of September 8, 2026, as "988 Day" and the role of 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.
A Senate resolution recognizing suicide as a public health crisis and supporting 988 Day on September 8, 2026.
The U.S. Senate introduced this resolution to recognize suicide as a serious public health problem and support September 8, 2026, as "988 Day." In 2024, suicide was the second-leading cause of death for people aged 10 to 34, causing over 48,800 deaths. The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline connects people in crisis to local centers 24/7 by call, text, or chat, and has handled nearly 26.2 million contacts since launching in 2022.
This resolution names suicide a public health problem and backs a national awareness day for the 988 crisis line. It affects how federal attention is directed toward mental health crisis services available to Houston residents.
