Starting this weekend there is a new three digit emergency number to call, and this one is specifically tailored for people experiencing a mental health crisis. It’s 988, and punching in those three digits will now put callers in touch with trained counselors ready to offer support and also referrals to local resources. 

On this edition of KCBS In Depth, as part of Audacy’s national I’m Listening campaign to promote awareness around mental health topics, we discuss how 988 calls will work and why mental health advocates are hopeful that this new number could mark a major shift in the nation's approach to emergency response. 

Guest: Dr. Christine Moutier, chief medical officer, American Foundation for Suicide Prevention

Host: Riggs