988 crisis line adds sign language service
The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline now offers American Sign Language services for people who are deaf and hard of hearing, the Department of Health and Human Services announced.
“This new service is one more critical step towards making mental health support more accessible and inclusive for all,” said Miriam Delphin-Rittmon, HHS assistant secretary for mental health and substance use.
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