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You are one phone call away from getting help.
It’s free, anonymous, confidential, and available any time.

Call
or
Text 988

In danger or need immediate medical attention? Call 911 Now.

988 is ready to help if you’re having:
  • Thoughts of suicide.
  • Depression.
  • Anxiety.
  • Feelings or thoughts of wanting to harm yourself or others.
  • Feelings of hopelessness or worthlessness.
  • Difficulty dealing with life’s stresses.
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Compassionate, trained professionals answer all calls 24-hours a day, 7 days a week. Callers will receive counseling, guidance, assessment, and referrals/warm transfers to other services as indicated.

Support available in: Spanish, Russian, Vietnamese, French and Mandarin.

Learn about 988 in: Spanish | Arabic | Mandarin | Indonesian | Cambodian | French | Albanian | Portuguese | Russian | Vietnamese | Haitian |Bangla

This video is also available in American Sign Language

Frequently Asked Questions

No. In addition to thoughts or feelings of suicide, 988 responds 24/7 to calls, chats, or texts from anyone who needs support for mental health, suicide and/or substance abuse problems. Other reasons include emotional distress, anxiety, depression, mental illness, loneliness, trauma, bullying, stress, relationship troubles, and just needing someone to talk with.

988 counselors work to keep you safe and provide support in the least restrictive manner possible. For most people, a counselor is able to work with you on the call, text, or chat to de-escalate your situation. If there is an immediate physical safety threat, the 988 counselor will contact 911 for help.

Yes, 988 crisis counselors provide caring support and resources for family, friends, caregivers, and advocates who reach out about another person they are concerned about

Yes, numerous studies have shown that most people who contact 988 are significantly more likely to feel less depressed, less suicidal, less overwhelmed, and more hopeful after speaking to a 988 counselor.

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