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fewer suicides

With effective follow-up support, we can reduce suicide in individuals discharged from hospitals by 20% nationally.
of suicides occur within a month of discharge from a hospital.

47% of those individuals died before their first follow-up appointment.

When connected with a Crisis Center for follow-up, individuals reported less stress and lower risk of suicide. See Additional Supporting Data
of 988 Centers provide follow-up services.

Additionally, 38% of 988 Centers have formal relationships with their local Emergency Departments.
Follow Up Matters * See Supporting Data
Follow-Up care saves lives and resources.

Follow-up care allows hospitals and insurance companies to save money and re-direct their resources to necessary visits. See Additional Supporting Data