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[–] gabe@literature.cafe 7 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) (2 children)

Such a lifesaving hotline.

[–] nightmare786@leminal.space 17 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

all they did for me was call the cops and that is not what a black person in distress needs

[–] frankenswine@lemmy.world 3 points 2 weeks ago

guess they lack some funding

[–] Chrysanthemum@piefed.social 2 points 1 week ago

OP,

i just wanted to say hello and ask how you’re doing today. i am so very sorry that you had to wait that long.

i’m glad i saw this post albeit late. i do not want to make you feel uncomfortable and there’s no need to respond. just know that i wish you well.

[–] Turret3857 2 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

does 988 actually have a wait line? i was always told they did not but idk genuinely

[–] themutedtrumpet@slrpnk.net 7 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)

I waited half an hour and got no one

[–] SanctimoniousApe@lemmings.world 10 points 2 weeks ago

I've little doubt governmental budget cuts (among other meddling) are contributing significantly to this issue.

[–] Alexstarfire@lemmy.world 7 points 2 weeks ago

Do they do the same thing as companies and come on the line every 20 seconds to remind you that your call in important? And it just annoys the shit out of you because for a very brief moment, you thought someone actually answered your call.