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Available 24/7 United States · Nationwide

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is a suicide prevention and crisis intervention service available to anyone in suicidal...

DepressionTrauma & PTSDSelf-harmSubstance useSuicidal thoughts

Important information

To access Spanish texting service use keyword AYUDA to 988.

Callers should use their preferred Relay service (for example 711)

Over 240 different languages available in partnership with our interpreting service (English and Spanish phone services do NOT require an interpreter). TTY users can connect through 711 (relay service). Services available in American Sign Language by dial 988 using their preferred relay service. Videophone services for American Sign Language are available using a videophone number/device.

Availability by contact method

Text / SMS

Available 24/7

Online chat

Available 24/7

TTY

Available 24/7

Call

Available 24/7

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