Are You in Crisis? How the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline Can Help

The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, formerly the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, is a nationwide network of over 200 crisis centers providing local resources and quality care across the U.S. Esteemed in suicide prevention and mental health crisis care, the Lifeline leads initiatives to enhance crisis services, promote suicide prevention, and establish partnerships. Launched on January 1, 2005, by SAMHSA and Vibrant Emotional Health, the Lifeline collaborates with partners like NASMHPD and Living Works, Inc. It has been independently evaluated by a Columbia University team and receives guidance from experts in suicide prevention and crisis response.

The Lifeline is available for everyone, is free, and confidential. You may text 988 to open a chat or you may call 988 or 1-888-628-9454. To have a web-chat you may visit their website at https://988lifeline.org/chat/

For more information you may visit their main page at https://988lifeline.org/