On Oct. 24, callers must include the 509 area code when making any call – including local numbers. In July 2022, service providers will completely remove seven-digit dialing from their networks.
Why this is happening
This change to 10-digit dialing makes sure that customers who already have 988 in their phone number won’t have trouble making calls or reaching the new National Suicide Prevention Lifeline with the three-digit code of 988 in 2022.
Outreach Toolkit
The Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission (UTC) created several outreach products such as email language and social media graphics that you can use to help get the message out. Also available on our website www.utc.wa.gov/988.
Advanced EIV - June 22 Let’s Talk About the Elephant in the Room: Non-Smoking and Smoke-Free Housing Communities: Best Practices - July 14 Reasonable Accommodations: Pet Policy vs. Service and Companion Animals - August 18 Section 504 Fundamentals: Reasonable Accommodations and General Fair Housing Guidelines - Sept 15 VAWA - Oct 12 Building the Four T’s of Resident Engagement: Trust, Time. Transparency and Technology - Oct 13 Understanding LIHTC with RD - Oct 19 Understanding Property Maintenance - Dec 14
Webinar Catalog:
Fair Housing 101 Basic HUD Occupancy Webinar Part 1 & 2 Challenging Behaviors Associated with Untreated Mental Health Conditions Do the Right Thing - Property Management Ethics webinar Documenting Resident violations webinar EIV Basics webinar Elephant in the room: Non-smoking policies: best practices webinar It's About Ethics: Creating and maintaining personal and professional boundaries Legislative Update July 2019 Mental Health Crisis Planning with Residents in Affordable Housing MH 101: Basic overview of Mental health conditions Preventative Maintenance Webinar Reasonable Accommodations: Pet Policy vs Service-Companion Animal webinar Reducing Fair housing claims by providing exceptional customer service Role of the service coordinator in preventing bedbug infestation in public housing VAWA Waiting list management webinar
