Critical Update for the 716 Exchange

In 2022, the federal government will launch a new 3 digit hotline for suicide prevention. The number will be 988 and like 911, it will provide instant access to those in need. Click here for the original FCC release. 

Due to the way that phone numbers work in the United States, every locality which has a 988 prefix will need add the area code to the prefix to complete calls. For example, 988-0000 will be serviced by dialing 716-988-0000. 

The new hotline won't be working until July 16th, 2022. Until then, the number for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is still 1-800-273-8255 (TALK). On April 1st, 2021, callers in all areas that will be affected by this change can start dialing the 10 digit numbers. In October this will be mandatory as your call will not be completed. 

This Lifeline supports many in times of crisis. 

Other hotlines include:

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (Spanish)
(888) 628-9454

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (Options for Deaf and Hard of Hearing)
(800) 799-4889

Crisis Text Line
Text HELLO to 741741

National Domestic Violence Hotline
(800) 799-7233

Veterans Crisis Line
(800) 273-8255

National Sexual Assault Hotline
(800) 656-4673

Child Abuse Hotline
(800) 422-4453

CDC National HIV & AIDS Hotline
(800) 342-2437

Trevor Lifeline
(866) 488-7386

Alcoholics Anonymous
(202) 966-9155

Narcotics Anonymous
(800) 543-4670

Gamblers Anonymous
(855) 222-5542

The 716 exchange was created to meet the needs of Western New York creators and businesses owner find patrons. It was not intended for such serious matters. However, now that there is a need to provide information nationally, I have decided to post this information to assist this critical change. 

Here is a list of all area codes by state affected by this change: 

Alaska 907
Alabama 251
Arkansas 501
Arizona 480, 520, 928
California 209, 530, 562, 626, 650, 707, 925, 949, 951
Colorado 719, 970
Delaware 302
Florida 321 (Brevard County Only) 352, 561, 941
Georgia 478, 912
Guam 671
Hawaii 808
Illinois 309, 618, 708
Indiana 219, 574
Iowa 319, 515
Kansas 620, 785
Kentucky 859
Louisiana 337, 504
Michigan 616, 810, 906, 989
Minnesota 218, 952
Mississippi 662
Missouri 314, 417, 660, 816
Montana 406
Nevada 775
New Hampshire 603
New Jersey 856, 908
New Mexico 505, 575
New York 516, 607, 716, 845, 914
North Carolina 910
Ohio 440, 513
South Dakota 605
Tennessee 731, 865
Texas 254, 361, 409, 806, 830, 915, 940
Vermont 802
Virginia 276, 804
Washington State 509 
Wisconsin 262, 414, 608, 920

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