The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, across the United States and its territories. The 988 Lifeline is comprised of a national network of over 200 local crisis centers, combining local care and resources with national standards and best practices.
People can call or text
988 or chat at
988lifeline.org for themselves or if they are worried about a loved one who may need crisis support for the following reasons.
- Thoughts of suicide
- Mental health struggles
- Alcohol or drug use concerns
- Emotional distress
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Trauma