The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

988 Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing AccessService

Deaf and hard-of-hearing people can reach 988 by TTY through a relay service, or by ASL videophone. The videophone is on the Deaf and Hard of Hearing page of the website.

988 Lifeline Chat and TextService

You can chat online or text 988 to reach a live counselor if you would rather not call. A counselor will ask if you are safe and then listen and support you.

988 Suicide & Crisis LifelineService

Call 988 to talk with a trained crisis counselor. Help is for anyone in emotional distress, a suicidal crisis, or a hard moment such as substance use or loneliness.

Disaster Distress HelplineService

A national crisis counseling line for people feeling emotional distress after a natural or human-caused disaster. You can call or text 1-800-985-5990.

Spanish 988 ServicesService

Spanish-speaking counselors are available by phone, text, and chat. You do not need to speak English to get help.

Veterans Crisis Line through 988Service

Veterans, service members, and their families and friends can reach Veterans Crisis Line responders by calling 988 and pressing 1, texting 838255, or chatting online.