988 – The Right Support, Right Now
Free, Confidential Support 24/7 by Phone, Text, or Chat
If you’re struggling, don’t wait to get help.
Call or text 988, or chat online at www.988lifeline.org/chat
People often contact us about…
- Family or relationship issues
- Life changes – job, housing, financial
- Stress at work or school
- Grief, loss, or disappointment
Sometimes feelings of stress, anxiety, anger, sadness, or despair become overwhelming. We’re here to listen and help you get through this moment.
When should I contact 988?
If you are struggling and need support, contact us anytime. You can also call if you’re concerned about a loved one who may be experiencing a mental health crisis.
We’re here 24/7 for anyone who needs support around mental health, substance use, or thoughts of suicide.
What happens when I reach out?
When you contact 988, we…
- Listen without judgement
- Help you get through this moment
- Share resources as needed
When you contact 988, you talk with a kind and compassionate, highly trained crisis counselor. No matter what’s happening in your day, we listen and provide support. When in-person support or intervention is needed, counselors work with the caller to dispatch a mobile crisis team or first responder.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Lifeline available in other languages for non-English speakers?
Yes. The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline has a Spanish Language line at 1-888-628-9454. Tele-Interpreters are also available, which support over 150 languages.
How does 988 work?
The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline routes contacts to a nationwide network of over 200 response centers – including Lines for Life – which together help over 2.2 million people in crisis every year.
What is confidentiality on the 988 Lifeline?
All contacts with the Lifeline from people seeking help are treated as confidential. This means that information about callers/chatters/texters will not be shared outside the Lifeline without documented verbal or written consent from the person seeking help, except in cases where there is imminent risk of harm to self or someone else, or where otherwise required by law.