Sign for the 988 Lifeline mental health emergency hotline, Walnut Creek, California, on Dec. 20, 2024. (Photo by Smith Collection/Gado/Getty Images) HHS suicide, crisis lifeline needs cybersecurity improvements, watchdog finds The 988 Lifeline has made progress on cybersecurity but still needs to implement improvements to contingency plans, as well as identity and access controls. 2 hours ago By Madison Alder