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Exactly, and I'm sure they want to keep their lines open for the real emergencies.



My point is that it can be hard to tell a real emergency from a non-real one. Not everyone is going to be sobbing and shouting. Some may sound calm and alright. If you've known someone who committed suicide, you probably know that there isn't always a flashing warning sign the day of. There is sometimes, but it's not reliable. I think it's important for a hotline to treat all calls equally.




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