New three digit 988 dialing speeds access to mental health services Gene Marrano July 22, 2022 1 minute read MGN An easier way to reach mental health services 24/7/365 has been launched nationally and in Virginia – the 9-8-8 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: Share: Post navigation Previous: Roanoke to master climate action plan next springNext: New “Beagle bill’ state laws play big role behind mass adoption Related Stories Billy Strings breaks leg in Charlottesville; Roanoke show remains on schedule Ian Price April 21, 2026 Roanoke College teams up with online workforce education provider ed2go Gene Marrano April 21, 2026 Delta Dental of Virginia awards $825,000 in grants to bolster Virginia’s safety net clinics Web Staff April 20, 2026
