988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline​

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Written By Stacey Hoffman
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We can all help prevent suicide. 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 caring, trained 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 crises

  • Emotional distress

  • And other reasons

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

988 offers 24/7 judgement-free support for mental health, substance abuse, and more.

Text, chat or call 988.

Stacey Hoffman
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