988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

Link

https://988lifeline.org/

Additional Links

Chat Online

Sponsor

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)

Description

Offers free and confidential emotional support to people experiencing suicidal crisis or emotional distress through a national network of local crisis centers. Dial 988, text 988, or chat online to get help. Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

What This Program Offers

Provides information and resources to find help for people experiencing suicidal crisis or emotional distress, including:

• Assistance via phone, text, or online chat from a trained counselors at a Crisis Center
• Information, resources, and educational materials on signs of crisis, suicide and prevention, and other suicide prevention information and programs

Who Can Receive Services from This Program

Any individual experiencing suicidal crisis or emotional distress, and others looking to help people experiencing suicidal crisis or emotional distress.

Geographic Coverage

Nationwide

Topics

Crisis Response • Suicide and Suicide Prevention