The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline has a new number.

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) — The new number is 988. It will be used for calls, chats and texts. This new number goes online July 16th.

According to South Dakota Suicide Prevention, suicide is the 10^th leading cause of death in SD, but was the leading cause among ages 10 to 19 in 2020.

But you don’t have to wait until the 16th to get help. The old number is still in use as of right now at (800) 273 – 8255.

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