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Talklines/Warmlines | 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

Eligibility

Anyone who is in crisis and needs to talk ====================== For life-threatening concerns, please call 911 or be taken to your nearest emergency department.

Hours

24/7
888-628-9454
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Alternate Spanish Line

988
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988

800-273-8255
Voice·

Alternate Main Number

Languages

English and Spanish

Application process

To speak with someone: Please call 988 Text and Chat Options: You may send a text to 988 to initiate a texting conversation. A chat feature is available online at 988lifeline.org

Fees

None
If you feel you are in a crisis, even if you are not experiencing suicidal thoughts, please call 988 (simply dial these 3 digits). People call for help with substance abuse, economic worries, relationship and family problems, sexual orientation, illness, getting over abuse, depression, mental and physical illness, and even loneliness. ===================================== For life-threatening concerns, please call 911 or be taken to your nearest emergency department. ===================================== Moving to 988 does not mean the 1-800-273-8255 number goes away. After July 16, 2022, using either number will get people to the same services. In the end, 988 is an easier-to-remember way to access a strengthened and expanded network of crisis call centers.

Last Assured

06/16/2025

Providing organization

988 Suicide Crisis Lifeline
If you feel you are in a crisis, even if you are not experiencing suicidal thoughts, please call 988 (simply dial these 3 digits). People call for help with substance abuse, economic worries, relationship and family problems, sexual orientation, illness, getting over abuse, depression, mental and physical illness, and even loneliness. ===================================== For life-threatening concerns, please call 911 or be taken to your nearest emergency department. ===================================== Moving to 988 does not mean the 1-800-273-8255 number goes away. After July 16, 2022, using either number will get people to the same services. In the end, 988 is an easier-to-remember way to access a strengthened and expanded network of crisis call centers.