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.

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Senate would back '988 Day' to boost awareness for suicide prevention lifeline.

The Senate would formally support designating September 8, 2026, as '988 Day.' This resolution aims to raise awareness about suicide as a serious public health issue and encourage more people to use the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline for help. It would also support efforts to expand mental health services across the country.

What Would Change

Today, the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline is available nationwide, and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) annually recognizes September 8th as '988 Day.' If this resolution passes, the Senate would formally express its support for '988 Day' on September 8, 2026, and encourage broader public education about the Lifeline. This would mean official Senate backing for existing efforts to raise awareness and expand mental health support.

Key Provisions

Recognizes suicide as a serious and growing public health concern in the United States.
Supports designating September 8, 2026, as '988 Day' to raise awareness.
Encourages continued public education about the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, especially for high-risk groups.
Backs federal, state, and local efforts to expand access to mental health services and crisis intervention programs.
Supports the goals of '988 Day' to recognize the Lifeline's role in saving lives and supporting mental health.

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SRES 853 · 119th Congress · AI Summary by gemini-2.5-flash · 10/10

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.

What Would Change

Key Provisions

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