About 988

People can call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org for themselves or if they are worried about a loved one who may need crisis support.

988 serves as a universal entry point so that no matter where you live in the United States, you can reach a trained crisis counselor who can help.

988 offers 24/7 access to trained crisis counselors who can help people experiencing mental health-related distress. That could be:

  • Thoughts of suicide

  • Mental health or substance use crisis, or

  • Any other kind of emotion distress

Don’t wait for a crisis to create a #suicideprevention safety plan. #mentalhealthmonth is the perfect time to take care of yourself. Visit 988lifeline.org/help-yourself for your “how-to.” @988lifeline #mentalhealth

If you think someone is in crisis or at risk of #suicide, be a lifeline. Stay with them until you can get them help and call, chat, or text 988. Learn other ways to help www.samhsa.gov/suicide #988lifeline #mentalhealthmonth