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Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

Services: 24/7 National Mental Health Hotline

Specialties/ Areas of Focus: Suicide/Self Harm Prevention

Location: Nationwide

Hours: Available 24/7 Every Day

Phone: Call or text 988

Website: 988lifeline.org

En Espanol: https://988lifeline.org/es/inicio/

Chat line: chat.988lifeline.org

Support for Deaf /Hard of Hearing: https://988lifeline.org/deaf-hard-of-hearing-hearing-loss/

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At the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, we understand that life’s challenges can sometimes be difficult. Whether you’re facing mental health struggles, emotional distress, alcohol or drug use concerns, or just need someone to talk to, our caring counselors are here for you. You are not alone.

Take care of a friend, a loved one, or yourself. Call, text, or chat with a 988 Lifeline counselor for help during difficult moments anytime, day or night.

The 988 Lifeline is for everyone. Through the 988 Lifeline, you have access to free, quality, one-on-one assistance. Our skilled, judgment-free counselors are here to provide compassionate support. You deserve to feel heard and cared about anytime, anywhere, 24/7/365.

The 988 Lifeline is available 24/7/365. Your conversations are free and confidential.

Suicide & Crisis Lifeline - Veterans Crisis Line

If you are a Veteran or service member with hearing loss or are concerned about someone who is, there are several ways to contact the Veterans Crisis Line:

Text with a Veterans Crisis Line responder – Send a text message to 838255

Online chat with a Veterans Crisis Line responder: Chat with the VCL (Veterans Crisis Line)

Specialties/ Areas of Focus: Suicide/Self Harm Prevention for Veterans

Location: Nationwide

Hours: Available 24/7 Every Day

Call: 988

Text: Send a text message to 838255

Online chat with a Veterans Crisis Line responder: Chat with the VCL (Veterans Crisis Line)

Website: https://988lifeline.org/