The concept of an easily memorable three-digit crisis number began in August 2019, when FCC staff proposed the idea to improve access to mental health support. The FCC officially adopted rules establishing 988 as the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline on July 16, 2020. Text messaging capabilities were added in November 2021, and on July 16, 2022, the full service was launched nationwide. Today, anyone experiencing emotional distress or suicidal thoughts can reach immediate confidential and free support by either calling or texting 988, connecting them directly with trained crisis counselors.

The 988 Lifeline, which replaced the National Suicide Prevention Hotline (1-800-273-TALK), provides comprehensive crisis support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week across all 50 states. Callers and texters to 988 are automatically routed to one of 200 local crisis centers nationwide. Services are available in English and Spanish (added in 2023),

1. What is your name?

My friends call me Jeff. npecom is an old biz handle, which is an acronym for "New Paradigm Enterprises - Communication Division"

2. Tell us something about you, your background, and what you've been up to lately?

I've worn various hats, but then finally retired from 28+ years as a "Clean Water Technician"

3. How did you discover Everything, and how did you become a noder?

I, quite literally, typed the word "everything"

last night I had a dream

my dreams never usually make sense like this one did

i dreamt

outside the entryway

we were talking casually

like we do

everyday

your blue eyes pierced into my hazel

eyes

your hair curled the same as

when i was awake

the same length just below your earlobes

you uttered me a goodbye like you do

everyday

everyday the routine i dread

everyday what