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988: The Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

You can call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org for yourself or if you're worried about a loved one who may need crisis support. The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline serves as a universal entry point so that no matter where you live in the United States, you can reach a trained crisis counselor who can help. 988 offers 24/7 access to trained crisis counselors who can help people experiencing mental health-related distress. That could be:

  • Thoughts of suicide.
  • Mental health or substance use crisis.
  • Any other kind of emotion distress.
Woman in uniform talking on the phone. 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Links to: https://www.health.mil/News/In-the-Spotlight/988

We can all help prevent suicide. The 988 Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals in the United States.

 

Frequently Asked Questions about 988

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Learn More About the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

Suicide can touch anyone, anywhere, and at any time. But it is preventable and there is hope. Find more suicide prevention resources from the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline:

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