# Implementation of the National Suicide Hotline Improvement Act of 2018
> **Federal Communications Commission** · Final rule. · Published 2020-09-16 · Effective 2020-10-16 · 85 FR 57767
## Document
- **Document number:** 2020-16908
- **Category:** other
- **Federal Register citation:** 85 FR 57767
- **CFR reference:** 47 CFR 52
- **Publication date:** 2020-09-16
- **Effective date:** 2020-10-16
- **FCC docket:** WC Docket No. 18-336
## Abstract

In this document, the Federal Communications Commission designates 988 as a simple, easy-to-remember, 3-digit dialing code for a national suicide prevention and mental health crisis hotline. All covered providers are required to implement 988 in their networks by July 16, 2022.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2020/09/16/2020-16908/implementation-of-the-national-suicide-hotline-improvement-act-of-2018)
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