HUTCHINSON,
Kan. — 
Beginning next Sunday, October 24th, callers in the 785 and 620 area codes must use 10-digit dialing or the call will not go through.&nbsp;

The only exceptions are any three-digit abbreviated numbers available in the community, such as 911.&nbsp;

Callers will still dial 1 + the area code and telephone number for all long-distance calls from traditional landlines.

This change is part of a plan to make it easier for persons in crisis to reach the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. That will eventually become 988 next July 16. The number currently remains 1-800-273-8255.

What is a local call will remain a local call, regardless of the number of digits dialed.

Be sure to check all items with phone numbers, like pet tags, to be sure they have 10 digits, so that anyone using them can dial accurately.&nbsp; &nbsp;

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HUTCHINSON,
Kan. — 
Beginning next Sunday, October 24th, callers in the 785 and 620 area codes must use 10-digit dialing or the call will not go through.&nbsp; The only exceptions are any three-digit abbreviated numbers available in the community, such as 911.&nbsp; Callers will still dial 1 + the area code and telephone number for all long-distance calls from traditional landlines. This change is part of a plan to make it easier for persons in crisis to reach the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. That will eventually become 988 next July 16. The number currently remains 1-800-273-8255. What is a local call will remain a local call, regardless of the number of digits dialed. Be sure to check all items with phone numbers, like pet tags, to be sure they have 10 digits, so that anyone using them can dial accurately.&nbsp; &nbsp;

Dial 10 digits by Sunday in 620 and 785 area codes