sharon sanders
Editor-in-Chief & President
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
We can all help prevent suicide. The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals in the United States.
988
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT
The Lifeline and 988
988 has been designated as the new three-digit dialing code that will route callers to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. While some areas may be currently able to connect to the Lifeline by dialing 988, this dialing code will be available to everyone across the United States starting on July 16, 2022. Click below to learn more.
LEARN MORE
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The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is a national network of local crisis centers that provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week in the United States. We're committed to improving crisis services and advancing suicide prevention by empowering individuals, advancing professional best practices, and building awareness.
ABOUT THE LIFELINE
Anyone could be struggling with suicide. Find more specific resources below.
A CURRENT EVENT:
The Lifeline and 988
A CURRENT EVENT:
Coping During Community Unrest
A CURRENT EVENT:
Emotional Wellbeing During COVID-19
Individuals with Neurodivergence
Black Mental Health
Maternal Mental Health
Youth
Disaster Survivors
Native Americans and Alaskan Natives
Veterans
Loss Survivors
LGBTQ+
Attempt Survivors
Deaf, Hard of Hearing, Hearing Loss
Ayuda En Español
We understand that every struggle is different. Experience the stories of people like you, and how they overcame crisis to find hope and recovery.
READ STORIES OF HOPE & RECOVERY
What Happens When You Call The Lifeline?
Show What Happens When You Call The Lifeline
Everyone Plays A Role In Suicide Prevention
GET HELP NOW
Get resources for yourself or be the difference for a loved one by offering support and understanding.
HELP YOUR LOCAL CENTER
Lifeline centers range across the U.S. and rely on state and local funding to operate. Find out how you can help.
JOIN THE NETWORK
Local crisis centers can support the fight against suicide by joining the Lifeline's national network.
PROMOTE THE LIFELINE
Spread the word about the Lifeline's free, confidential, 24/7 services and raise awareness for suicide prevention.
Get in touch
Call the Lifeline
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
988
CHAT WITH LIFELINE
Have A Question?
See if we've answered it on our FAQ page!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
https://988lifeline.org/
We can all help prevent suicide. The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals in the United States.
988
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT
The Lifeline and 988
988 has been designated as the new three-digit dialing code that will route callers to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. While some areas may be currently able to connect to the Lifeline by dialing 988, this dialing code will be available to everyone across the United States starting on July 16, 2022. Click below to learn more.
LEARN MORE
Stock photo by iStock.
The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is a national network of local crisis centers that provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week in the United States. We're committed to improving crisis services and advancing suicide prevention by empowering individuals, advancing professional best practices, and building awareness.
ABOUT THE LIFELINE
Anyone could be struggling with suicide. Find more specific resources below.
A CURRENT EVENT:
The Lifeline and 988
A CURRENT EVENT:
Coping During Community Unrest
A CURRENT EVENT:
Emotional Wellbeing During COVID-19
Individuals with Neurodivergence
Black Mental Health
Maternal Mental Health
Youth
Disaster Survivors
Native Americans and Alaskan Natives
Veterans
Loss Survivors
LGBTQ+
Attempt Survivors
Deaf, Hard of Hearing, Hearing Loss
Ayuda En Español
We understand that every struggle is different. Experience the stories of people like you, and how they overcame crisis to find hope and recovery.
READ STORIES OF HOPE & RECOVERY
What Happens When You Call The Lifeline?
Show What Happens When You Call The Lifeline
Everyone Plays A Role In Suicide Prevention
GET HELP NOW
Get resources for yourself or be the difference for a loved one by offering support and understanding.
HELP YOUR LOCAL CENTER
Lifeline centers range across the U.S. and rely on state and local funding to operate. Find out how you can help.
JOIN THE NETWORK
Local crisis centers can support the fight against suicide by joining the Lifeline's national network.
PROMOTE THE LIFELINE
Spread the word about the Lifeline's free, confidential, 24/7 services and raise awareness for suicide prevention.
Get in touch
Call the Lifeline
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
988
CHAT WITH LIFELINE
Have A Question?
See if we've answered it on our FAQ page!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
https://988lifeline.org/