National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is now the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. It gives free, private help by phone, text, and online chat 24 hours a day for people in a mental health crisis, emotional distress, substance use concerns, or who just need someone to talk to.
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Free, confidential emotional support 24/7. Specialized resources for youth, veterans, LGBTQ+, disaster survivors, Spanish speakers.
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What they offer 5
- Recently verified· Jul 12
988 Lifeline ChatService
Online chat connects people with a live counselor who can listen, ask about safety, and share support or resources.
- Recently verified· Jul 12
988 Suicide & Crisis LifelineService
Free, confidential crisis support by call, text, or chat for people in emotional distress, mental health crisis, substance use concerns, or suicidal crisis.
- Recently verified· Jul 12
988 Spanish-language servicesService
Spanish-speaking counselors are available by phone, text, and chat.
- Recently verified· Jul 12
988 Deaf and Hard of Hearing servicesService
People who are Deaf or hard of hearing can reach 988 by videophone, text, chat, or TTY relay.
- Recently verified· Jul 12
Crisis LineService
Veterans, service members, and their loved ones can connect with Veterans Crisis Line responders through 988.
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