Suicide Prevention Hotlines | 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Eligibility
Anyone who is in crisis and needs to talk
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For life-threatening concerns, please call 911 or be taken to your nearest emergency department.
Hours
24/7
Website
https://988lifeline.orgLanguages
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.
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For life-threatening concerns, please call 911 or be taken to your nearest emergency department.
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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
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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.
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For life-threatening concerns, please call 911 or be taken to your nearest emergency department.
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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.