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By Jordi Lippe-McGraw Starting July 16, a new federally mandated crisis number–988–will be available to all landline and cellphone users, much like the other famous three-digit one. We all grew up learning the emergency number 911. But with mental health issues rising in recent years, it was time to create simple access for those in crisis. So, starting July 16, a new federally mandated crisis number–988–will be available to all landline and cellphone users, much like the other famous three-digit one. When someone dials 988, they will be directed to one of more than 200 crisis centers scattere…