On July 16, West Virginians experiencing a suicidal crisis or mental health-related distress will be able to call a new three-digit number – 988. The three-digit dialing code for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline will replace the current phone number of 1-800-273-8255, according to a news release from the state Department of Health and Human Resources. The lifeline accepts calls from anyone experiencing suicidal crisis or mental health-related distress. The state lifeline/988 call center will also begin accepting texts and chats after July 16.