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- 988 Lifeline / Crisis (Google News)Jun 5, 2026
Swim for Suicide Prevention for the West Texas Chapter of AFSP on June 6 - KLBK
Swim for Suicide Prevention for the West Texas Chapter of AFSP on June 6 KLBK
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Swim for Suicide Prevention for the West Texas Chapter of AFSP on June 6 - EverythingLubbock.com
Swim for Suicide Prevention for the West Texas Chapter of AFSP on June 6 EverythingLubbock.com
Read on 988 Lifeline / Crisis (Google News) ↗Crisis & Suicide Prevention - 988 Lifeline / Crisis (Google News)May 9, 2026
Longview ISD community gathers to spread awareness about suicide prevention - KLTV.com
Longview ISD community gathers to spread awareness about suicide prevention KLTV.com
Read on 988 Lifeline / Crisis (Google News) ↗Crisis & Suicide Prevention - 988 Lifeline / Crisis (Google News)Apr 4, 2026
North Texas Students Unite for 2026 Texas Peer-to-Peer Youth Conference Focused on Mental Health and Suicide Prevention - Texas Metro News
North Texas Students Unite for 2026 Texas Peer-to-Peer Youth Conference Focused on Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Texas Metro News
Read on 988 Lifeline / Crisis (Google News) ↗Crisis & Suicide Prevention - 988 Lifeline / Crisis (Google News)Mar 18, 2026
Texas Roadhouse (TXRH) director Carroll sells shares, holds future RSU awards - Stock Titan
Texas Roadhouse (TXRH) director Carroll sells shares, holds future RSU awards Stock Titan
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988 suicide hotline is getting more calls than ever. Many states have no clear plan to fund it - KCUR
988 suicide hotline is getting more calls than ever. Many states have no clear plan to fund it KCUR
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Rally For Hope to promote suicide prevention awareness in Laredo - Laredo Morning Times
Rally For Hope to promote suicide prevention awareness in Laredo Laredo Morning Times
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Suicide prevention group to host conference on substance abuse awareness and prevention in Jacksonville - KLTV.com
Suicide prevention group to host conference on substance abuse awareness and prevention in Jacksonville KLTV.com
Read on 988 Lifeline / Crisis (Google News) ↗Crisis & Suicide Prevention - 988 Lifeline / Crisis (Google News)Jan 23, 2026
Calls to 988 line increasing but investment is still lacking - The Texas Tribune
Calls to 988 line increasing but investment is still lacking The Texas Tribune
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Removal of LGBTQ+ option from 988 hotline is straining overburdened Texas crisis centers - Spectrum News
Removal of LGBTQ+ option from 988 hotline is straining overburdened Texas crisis centers Spectrum News
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Federal funding for Texas crisis hotlines nears end amid growing need for mental health support - kens5.com
Federal funding for Texas crisis hotlines nears end amid growing need for mental health support kens5.com
Read on 988 Lifeline / Crisis (Google News) ↗Crisis & Suicide Prevention - 988 Lifeline / Crisis (Google News)Jan 1, 2026
‘The proof is in the pudding’: Texas lawmakers, advocates weigh future of 988 funding - Texas Public Radio | TPR
‘The proof is in the pudding’: Texas lawmakers, advocates weigh future of 988 funding Texas Public Radio | TPR
Read on 988 Lifeline / Crisis (Google News) ↗Crisis & Suicide Prevention - 988 Lifeline / Crisis (Google News)Dec 18, 2025
‘The proof is in the pudding’: Texas lawmakers, advocates weigh future of 988 funding - Houston Public Media
‘The proof is in the pudding’: Texas lawmakers, advocates weigh future of 988 funding Houston Public Media
Read on 988 Lifeline / Crisis (Google News) ↗Crisis & Suicide Prevention - 988 Lifeline / Crisis (Google News)Nov 2, 2025
Texas man walks across Southern Utah during 2,500-mile trek for suicide prevention - St. George News
Texas man walks across Southern Utah during 2,500-mile trek for suicide prevention St. George News
Read on 988 Lifeline / Crisis (Google News) ↗Crisis & Suicide Prevention - 988 Lifeline / Crisis (Google News)Oct 12, 2025
Suicide Prevention Committee partners recognized for 988, outreach efforts - Laredo Morning Times
Suicide Prevention Committee partners recognized for 988, outreach efforts Laredo Morning Times
Read on 988 Lifeline / Crisis (Google News) ↗Crisis & Suicide Prevention - 988 Lifeline / Crisis (Google News)Oct 10, 2025
New TX Law Targets Suicide Prevention Among Firefighters - Firefighter Nation
New TX Law Targets Suicide Prevention Among Firefighters Firefighter Nation
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Suicide prevention walk returns to Amarillo this Saturday - KFDA | NewsChannel 10
Suicide prevention walk returns to Amarillo this Saturday KFDA | NewsChannel 10
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Texas panel to study firefighter mental health, suicide prevention under new law - KVUE
Texas panel to study firefighter mental health, suicide prevention under new law KVUE
Read on 988 Lifeline / Crisis (Google News) ↗Crisis & Suicide Prevention - 988 Lifeline / Crisis (Google News)Sep 23, 2025
Lawmakers gather for Texas Veteran Suicide Prevention Day - San Antonio Report
Lawmakers gather for Texas Veteran Suicide Prevention Day San Antonio Report
Read on 988 Lifeline / Crisis (Google News) ↗Crisis & Suicide Prevention - 988 Lifeline / Crisis (Google News)Sep 19, 2025
‘Break the Silence’ event at NWTHS honors suicide prevention month - Amarillo Globe-News
‘Break the Silence’ event at NWTHS honors suicide prevention month Amarillo Globe-News
Read on 988 Lifeline / Crisis (Google News) ↗Crisis & Suicide Prevention - 988 Lifeline / Crisis (Google News)Sep 17, 2025
Crisis Center of Southeast Texas tackles youth suicide prevention during awareness month - KFDM
Crisis Center of Southeast Texas tackles youth suicide prevention during awareness month KFDM
Read on 988 Lifeline / Crisis (Google News) ↗Crisis & Suicide Prevention - 988 Lifeline / Crisis (Google News)Sep 14, 2025
Doctors Hospital at Laredo joins South Texas Health System’s Chalk the Walk - Laredo Morning Times
Doctors Hospital at Laredo joins South Texas Health System’s Chalk the Walk Laredo Morning Times
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PHOTOS: More than 200 participate at first 988 ‘You Are Not Alone’ 5K - Laredo Morning Times
PHOTOS: More than 200 participate at first 988 ‘You Are Not Alone’ 5K Laredo Morning Times
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Williamson County Proclaims September as National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month - Williamson County (.gov)
Williamson County Proclaims September as National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month Williamson County (.gov)
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Suicide Prevention Month: Central Texas family turning loss into lifeline - KCENTV.com
Suicide Prevention Month: Central Texas family turning loss into lifeline KCENTV.com
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HHSC Offering Trainings During National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month - Texas Health and Human Services (.gov)
HHSC Offering Trainings During National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month Texas Health and Human Services (.gov)
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‘There is help’: Laredo advocates raise suicide prevention, 988 Lifeline awareness at rally - Laredo Morning Times
‘There is help’: Laredo advocates raise suicide prevention, 988 Lifeline awareness at rally Laredo Morning Times
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West Texas Centers highlights lifesaving resources during Suicide Prevention Month - Odessa American
West Texas Centers highlights lifesaving resources during Suicide Prevention Month Odessa American
Read on 988 Lifeline / Crisis (Google News) ↗Crisis & Suicide Prevention - 988 Lifeline / Crisis (Google News)Aug 21, 2025
Bill on Suicide Prevention Training in Schools Proposed in Texas Legislature - NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth
Bill on Suicide Prevention Training in Schools Proposed in Texas Legislature NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth
Read on 988 Lifeline / Crisis (Google News) ↗Crisis & Suicide Prevention - 988 Lifeline / Crisis (Google News)Jul 11, 2025
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention brings hope to Central Texas - KEYE
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention brings hope to Central Texas KEYE
Read on 988 Lifeline / Crisis (Google News) ↗Crisis & Suicide Prevention - 988 Lifeline / Crisis (Google News)Jun 23, 2025
Trump administration eliminating LGBTQ+ suicide line within the general 988 hotline - KSAT
Trump administration eliminating LGBTQ+ suicide line within the general 988 hotline KSAT
Read on 988 Lifeline / Crisis (Google News) ↗Crisis & Suicide Prevention - 988 Lifeline / Crisis (Google News)Jun 18, 2025
UPDATED: Texas LGBTQ+ Suicide Hotline Faces Federal Cuts - Dallas Observer
UPDATED: Texas LGBTQ+ Suicide Hotline Faces Federal Cuts Dallas Observer
Read on 988 Lifeline / Crisis (Google News) ↗Crisis & Suicide Prevention - 988 Lifeline / Crisis (Google News)Jun 16, 2025
Texans are among the nation's lowest 988 users - Axios
Texans are among the nation's lowest 988 users Axios
Read on 988 Lifeline / Crisis (Google News) ↗Crisis & Suicide Prevention - 988 Lifeline / Crisis (Google News)May 16, 2025
Raising Firearm Purchase Age Supports Suicide Prevention - Baker Institute
Raising Firearm Purchase Age Supports Suicide Prevention Baker Institute
Read on 988 Lifeline / Crisis (Google News) ↗Crisis & Suicide Prevention - 988 Lifeline / Crisis (Google News)Apr 28, 2025
This Longhorn’s Advocacy Helped to Launch the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline - Texas Exes
This Longhorn’s Advocacy Helped to Launch the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline Texas Exes
Read on 988 Lifeline / Crisis (Google News) ↗Crisis & Suicide Prevention - 988 Lifeline / Crisis (Google News)Apr 23, 2025
North Texas company paves the way for suicide prevention resources with fundraising hike - Denton Record-Chronicle
North Texas company paves the way for suicide prevention resources with fundraising hike Denton Record-Chronicle
Read on 988 Lifeline / Crisis (Google News) ↗Crisis & Suicide Prevention - 988 Lifeline / Crisis (Google News)Mar 12, 2025
Texas' Suicide Hotline, Overburdened and Underfunded, Could Get Support from a Proposed Bill. - Reporting Texas
Texas' Suicide Hotline, Overburdened and Underfunded, Could Get Support from a Proposed Bill. Reporting Texas
Read on 988 Lifeline / Crisis (Google News) ↗Crisis & Suicide Prevention - 988 Lifeline / Crisis (Google News)Mar 3, 2025
Texas' 988 suicide hotline $7M shortfall: Laredo advocates for funding - Laredo Morning Times
Texas' 988 suicide hotline $7M shortfall: Laredo advocates for funding Laredo Morning Times
Read on 988 Lifeline / Crisis (Google News) ↗Crisis & Suicide Prevention - 988 Lifeline / Crisis (Google News)Jan 24, 2025
Texas suicide hotline at risk as $7M funding shortfall threatens critical service - cbs19.tv
Texas suicide hotline at risk as $7M funding shortfall threatens critical service cbs19.tv
Read on 988 Lifeline / Crisis (Google News) ↗Crisis & Suicide Prevention - 988 Lifeline / Crisis (Google News)Jan 17, 2025
Will Texas Lege save lives by fully funding suicide crisis centers? - San Antonio Express-News
Will Texas Lege save lives by fully funding suicide crisis centers? San Antonio Express-News
Read on 988 Lifeline / Crisis (Google News) ↗Crisis & Suicide Prevention - 988 Lifeline / Crisis (Google News)Jan 15, 2025
Suicide prevention expert, state senator explain East Texas impact of proposed funding increase - KLTV.com
Suicide prevention expert, state senator explain East Texas impact of proposed funding increase KLTV.com
Read on 988 Lifeline / Crisis (Google News) ↗Crisis & Suicide Prevention - 988 Lifeline / Crisis (Google News)Jan 7, 2025
Texas suicide-prevention hotlines face $7 million shortfall as mental health crisis increases - ABC13 Houston
Texas suicide-prevention hotlines face $7 million shortfall as mental health crisis increases ABC13 Houston
Read on 988 Lifeline / Crisis (Google News) ↗Crisis & Suicide Prevention - 988 Lifeline / Crisis (Google News)Jan 6, 2025
Amid a $7 million deficit to Texas’ suicide hotline, thousands of calls are abandoned monthly - The Texas Tribune
Amid a $7 million deficit to Texas’ suicide hotline, thousands of calls are abandoned monthly The Texas Tribune
Read on 988 Lifeline / Crisis (Google News) ↗Crisis & Suicide Prevention - 988 Lifeline / Crisis (Google News)Aug 29, 2024
HHSC Highlights National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month - Texas Health and Human Services (.gov)
HHSC Highlights National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month Texas Health and Human Services (.gov)
Read on 988 Lifeline / Crisis (Google News) ↗Crisis & Suicide Prevention - 988 Lifeline / Crisis (Google News)Jun 21, 2024
Texas improves 988 hotline answer rate but still lags behind - Axios
Texas improves 988 hotline answer rate but still lags behind Axios
Read on 988 Lifeline / Crisis (Google News) ↗Crisis & Suicide Prevention - 988 Lifeline / Crisis (Google News)May 8, 2024
TTUHSC and the Texas Suicide Prevention Collaborative to Present Summit - TTUHSC: DAILY DOSE
TTUHSC and the Texas Suicide Prevention Collaborative to Present Summit TTUHSC: DAILY DOSE
Read on 988 Lifeline / Crisis (Google News) ↗Crisis & Suicide Prevention - 988 Lifeline / Crisis (Google News)Jul 28, 2023
Report: 25% of suicide hotline calls in Texas go unanswered - Beaumont Enterprise
Report: 25% of suicide hotline calls in Texas go unanswered Beaumont Enterprise
Read on 988 Lifeline / Crisis (Google News) ↗Crisis & Suicide Prevention - 988 Lifeline / Crisis (Google News)Jun 28, 2023
Suicide prevention: National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline 988 sees influx in calls but facing staff shortage - ABC13 Houston
Suicide prevention: National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline 988 sees influx in calls but facing staff shortage ABC13 Houston
Read on 988 Lifeline / Crisis (Google News) ↗Crisis & Suicide Prevention - 988 Lifeline / Crisis (Google News)Jun 22, 2023
As a Crisis Hotline Grows, So Do Fears It Won’t Be Ready (Published 2022) - The New York Times
As a Crisis Hotline Grows, So Do Fears It Won’t Be Ready (Published 2022) The New York Times
Read on 988 Lifeline / Crisis (Google News) ↗Crisis & Suicide Prevention - 988 Lifeline / Crisis (Google News)Jun 21, 2023
Mental health advocates pushing for local 988 call center to help those in crisis - kens5.com
Mental health advocates pushing for local 988 call center to help those in crisis kens5.com
Read on 988 Lifeline / Crisis (Google News) ↗Crisis & Suicide Prevention - 988 Lifeline / Crisis (Google News)Oct 6, 2022
Katy ISD high school students can now access LGBTQ+ suicide prevention resources. Advocates want more. - Houston Public Media
Katy ISD high school students can now access LGBTQ+ suicide prevention resources. Advocates want more. Houston Public Media
Read on 988 Lifeline / Crisis (Google News) ↗Crisis & Suicide Prevention - 988 Lifeline / Crisis (Google News)Oct 4, 2022
Goodfellow | Patching bases together with suicide prevention - aetc.af.mil
Goodfellow | Patching bases together with suicide prevention aetc.af.mil
Read on 988 Lifeline / Crisis (Google News) ↗Crisis & Suicide Prevention - 988 Lifeline / Crisis (Google News)Sep 30, 2022
Texas must prepare for success of the 988 mental health crisis hotline: NAMI El Paso - El Paso Times
Texas must prepare for success of the 988 mental health crisis hotline: NAMI El Paso El Paso Times
Read on 988 Lifeline / Crisis (Google News) ↗Crisis & Suicide Prevention - 988 Lifeline / Crisis (Google News)Sep 9, 2022
Nearly 40 percent increase in calls after rollout of 988 suicide and crisis hotline in Houston - Houston Public Media
Nearly 40 percent increase in calls after rollout of 988 suicide and crisis hotline in Houston Houston Public Media
Read on 988 Lifeline / Crisis (Google News) ↗Crisis & Suicide Prevention - 988 Lifeline / Crisis (Google News)Jul 21, 2022
Hiking for Hope (and Suicide Prevention) in Galveston, Texas - AFSP
Hiking for Hope (and Suicide Prevention) in Galveston, Texas AFSP
Read on 988 Lifeline / Crisis (Google News) ↗Crisis & Suicide Prevention - 988 Lifeline / Crisis (Google News)Jul 20, 2022
Here’s why Texas is ‘behind the curve’ on rollout of new 988 national crisis hotline - San Antonio Report
Here’s why Texas is ‘behind the curve’ on rollout of new 988 national crisis hotline San Antonio Report
Read on 988 Lifeline / Crisis (Google News) ↗Crisis & Suicide Prevention - 988 Lifeline / Crisis (Google News)Jul 15, 2022
Here’s what you need to know about 988, the new mental health crisis hotline - The Texas Tribune
Here’s what you need to know about 988, the new mental health crisis hotline The Texas Tribune
Read on 988 Lifeline / Crisis (Google News) ↗Crisis & Suicide Prevention - 988 Lifeline / Crisis (Google News)Jul 15, 2022
Texas prepares for launch of 988 mental health line - Axios
Texas prepares for launch of 988 mental health line Axios
Read on 988 Lifeline / Crisis (Google News) ↗Crisis & Suicide Prevention - 988 Lifeline / Crisis (Google News)Mar 2, 2022
Texas continues to remove LGBTQ suicide prevention resources from state websites - NBC News
Texas continues to remove LGBTQ suicide prevention resources from state websites NBC News
Read on 988 Lifeline / Crisis (Google News) ↗Crisis & Suicide Prevention - 988 Lifeline / Crisis (Google News)Sep 10, 2020
National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month - UT Health East Texas
National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month UT Health East Texas
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