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.
Using the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline is free. When you call, text, or chat the 988 Lifeline, your conversation is confidential. The 988 Lifeline provides you judgment-free care. Talking with someone can help save your life.
How do I start a conversation with the 988 Lifeline…. You can send ANY Message by texting 988.
You can also reach 988 through online chat at 988lifeline.org.
The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is a vital resource that provides free and confidential emotional support to individuals in suicidal crisis or emotional distress across the United States. Here’s what you need to know about this essential lifeline:
988 aims to improve access to emergency mental health help | WTIP
Cre Larson of First Call for Help explains how the 988 Crisis and Suicide Prevention Lifeline works, and how people can access help.
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Vibrant Emotional Health (Vibrant), a national leader in mental health and the administrator of the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (988 Lifeline) is proud to announce the implementation of georouting, a critical step in routing cellular phone calls to 988 based on the caller's approximate location rather than their area code. This advancement allows Vibrant to better collaborate with the 200+ crisis centers within the 988 Lifeline network. It provides individuals with faster, more localized support, ensuring they receive care when, where, and how they need it most.
Through georouting, calls to 988 will now be directed to the crisis center closest to the caller's physical location instead of their phone's area code. This will enable local counselors to respond with more relevant, community-specific resources. Full activation across all major wireless carriers is expected in the coming months, expanding the accessibility of this essential service to the majority of 988 users nationwide.
Mission
The mission of the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is to ensure that everyone in the US and its territories has immediate access to effective suicide prevention, crisis services, and behavioral healthcare through the 988 hotline.
It serves as America’s mental health safety net, aiming to reduce suicides and mental health crises while providing a pathway to well-being.
It serves as America’s mental health safety net, aiming to reduce suicides and mental health crises while providing a pathway to well-being.
About The Lifeline
The Lifeline is a national network of over 200 local crisis centers that combine custom local care and resources with national standards and best practices. First Call for Help became a Crisis Center within this Network in 2020.
Since its inception in 2005, it has been a leader in suicide prevention and mental health crisis care.
The U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) and Vibrant Emotional Health launched the Lifeline, and it continues to evolve through groundbreaking partnerships and innovative public messaging.
Since its inception in 2005, it has been a leader in suicide prevention and mental health crisis care.
The U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) and Vibrant Emotional Health launched the Lifeline, and it continues to evolve through groundbreaking partnerships and innovative public messaging.
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