The Federal Communications Commission voted unanimously on Thursday to expand access to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline by letting people text 988 starting next year. Text message providers have to support the three-digit code by July 16th, 2022, which is when the code will go into effect. via Technology and News Today https://www.theverge.com/2021/11/18/22789388/fcc-text-988-national-suicide-prevention-lifeline