Mental health support
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Free 24/7 crisis support via call, text, or chat for anyone in emotional distress.
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline provides mental health and/or substance use services for eligible residents. Services may include crisis intervention, counseling, psychiatric care, and peer support.
Who qualifies
A quick look at who this program is designed to help.
Open to everyone. No eligibility requirements. Anyone experiencing suicidal thoughts, emotional distress, or a mental health crisis can call, text, or chat 988 for free, confidential support.
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How it works
No application needed. Call or text 988 any time. You can also chat at 988lifeline.org. For Spanish, press 2 after calling 988. For the Veterans Crisis Line, press 1. Deaf/hard of hearing can use TTY at 711 then 988.
Ready for the next step?
Visit the program’s website for current instructions. Your matches will be here when you return.