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988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Offered by National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
Recently verified· Jul 12From AI-assisted
Free, confidential crisis support by call, text, or chat for people in emotional distress, mental health crisis, substance use concerns, or suicidal crisis.
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Cost & format
free · By phone
Schedule
- 24/7/365
Who this is for
Available to people in the United States and its territories; people do not have to be suicidal to use it.
How to apply
Call 988, text 988, or start a chat at chat.988lifeline.org.
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