2: 988

 

In the 2 years that the National 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline started 10 Million Americans have used it.

Note: 988 replaced a much longer phone number that was used throughout the US from 2004-2022.

The 988 Lifeline is comprised of a National Network of over 200 Local Crisis Centers, combining custom Local Care and Resources with National Standards and Best Practices.

988 is also the number for Veterans to call (then press 1) or to text (838255) to get the targeted help they require.

988 is also the number for Spanish Language Speakers (988 es también el número para hispanohablantes.)

988 is also the number for Russian Language Speakers (988 — это также номер русскоязычных.)

988 is also the number for French Language Speakers (988 est aussi le numéro pour les francophones.)

988 is also the number for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing:

ASL Users: Videophone via 988.

TTY Users: Use your preferred relay service or dial 711 then 988.

988 is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year  anywhere in the United States– for free.

You can: Call, Videochat (for the ASL) or Text them.

Use 988 when you need help with: Addiction, Anxiety, Bullying, Depression, Discrimination, an Eating Disorder, Family Issues, Financial Issues, PTSD, Problems in School, Relationship Problems, Abuse (Physical, Sexual and/or Emotional), Physical Health, Self Harm,, etc.

There is Targeted Help for: Native American, Indian, Indigenous, & Alaska Natives, Black Mental Health, Maternal Mental Health, Veterans & Service Members, Deaf, Hard of Hearing, Hearing Loss, Youth, Individuals with Neurodivergence, LGBT, Disaster Survivors, etc.

988’s Website:

https://988lifeline.org/chat/