Mental health support
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Free 24/7 crisis support via phone, text, or chat. Dial or text 988.
Free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources. Available 24/7 by calling or texting 988. Also has a dedicated line for veterans.
Who qualifies
A quick look at who this program is designed to help.
Available to anyone in emotional distress or suicidal crisis. No eligibility requirements. Free and confidential. Veterans can press 1 after dialing 988 for the Veterans Crisis Line.
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What you'll need
Have these ready before you start the application.
- No documents required. Callers may remain anonymous.
How it works
1. Call or text 988 from any phone. 2. You will be connected to a trained crisis counselor. 3. Chat is also available at 988lifeline.org. 4. For Spanish, press 2 after dialing 988. 5. For veterans, press 1 after dialing 988.
Ready for the next step?
Visit the program’s website for current instructions. Your matches will be here when you return.