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988 Enters Its Fourth Year as Demand Grows and the Mental Health and Substance Use Landscape Shifts

988 Enters Its Fourth Year as Demand Grows and the Mental Health and Substance Use Landscape Shifts

Data as of March 2026 show that demand for 988 continues to rise, with the volume of calls, texts, and chats 15% higher than a year earlier and nearly 50% higher than two years ago. States are also answering more calls in-state, where counselors are more likely to be familiar with local resources.

Source: www.kff.org –

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