9-8-8 Provides 24/7, confidential and free support to people in suicidal crisis or mental health-related distress, whether thoughts of suicide, mental health, substance use crisis, or any other kind of emotional distress. This nationwide phone number will connect you to compassionate and accessible care and support. Individuals can also call if they are worried about a loved one who may need crisis support. Call, Text or Online Chat available.
Programs/Services
- Veterans Crisis Line (VCL): Veterans, Service members, and their loved ones can reach by calling 988 and pressing “1”, or texting 838255
- Spanish-speakers: spanish offered, dial 988 and press “2”. To speak to a spanish speaking counselor, text “AYUDA” to 988
- LGBTQI+ Youth and Young Adults: individuals under 25 can call 988 and dial “3”, or text “PRIDE” to 988
- Deaf and Hard of Hearing People: access 988 Videophone or visit page: https://988lifeline.org/deaf-hard-of-hearing-hearing-loss/