Immediate Crisis Support: 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline

988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline

988 is the three-digit, nationwide phone number to connect directly to the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline provides 24/7 confidential support to people in suicidal crisis or mental health-related distress.

Pressing “1” after dialing 988 will connect you directly to the Veterans Crisis Lifeline, which serves our nation’s Veterans, service members, National Guard and Reserve members, and those who support them. You can also text the Veterans Crisis Lifeline at 838255.

*Source: FCC 988 Fact Sheet

Free and Confidential Crisis Text Support

Text HOME to 741741 from anywhere in the United States, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, free and confidential. A live, trained volunteer Crisis Counselor will receive the text and respond from a secure online platform. “The volunteer Crisis Counselor will help you move from a hot moment to a cool calm.”

*Source: Crisis Text Line