News Flash

All you have to do is call 988, and you'll be connected to someone who can help. 

It's free and confidential

It's not just for people thinking about suicide — it's for anyone who is needs some emotional support, for things like:

• drug or alcohol abuse
• sexual or gender identity
• mental or physical illness
• money worries
• relationships
• abuse
• depression
• loneliness

Others ways to access Lifeline for help:

• Text 988
• Go online and Chat
• For Veterans, you can also go online and Chat with someone at the Veterans' Crisis Line
• Línea de Prevención del Suicidio y Crisis - call 1-888-628-9454 (in Spanish)
• For Deaf and Hard of Hearing Users, use your preferred relay service or call 711, then 988.

What Happens When I Call?

• You'll hear a message that you've reached the 988 Suicide & Crisis Hotline
• You'll hear a little hold music while the system connects you to the nearest Lifeline network crisis center.
• A skilled, trained crisis worker will talk with you, understand how your problem is affecting you, provide support, and share any resources that may be helpful.