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Kids Helpline is a 24-hour nationwide service that provides access to crisis support, suicide prevention and counselling services for Australians aged 5–25. It can be reached at 1800 55 1800. It can be reached at 1800 55 1800.
988 (sometimes written 9-8-8) is a telephone number used in some North American (NANP) countries for a suicide prevention helpline. In the United States, it is known as the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (formerly the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline and the number 1-800-273-8255). In Canada, it is known as the 9-8-8 Suicide Crisis Helpline.
The service is available 24/7 via the toll-free hotline number 988. Callers press 1 on their keypad to connect to the Veterans Crisis Line instead of the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, which shares the same number. It can also be reached by texting the SMS number 838255 or via online chat on the hotline's website. [1] [2] [3] [4]
If you or someone you know needs help, call 1-800-273-8255 for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. You can also text HOME to 741-741 for free, 24-hour support from the Crisis Text Line. Outside of the U.S., please visit the International Association for Suicide Prevention for a database of resources.
May 9—According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, suicide is the second leading cause of death for people ages 12 to 24, with incidents increasing 52% between 2000 and 2021. The ...
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) voted unanimously on Thursday to require wireless carriers to allow texting to the new "988" U.S. National Suicide Prevention hotline that will begin ...
We take the health and safety of our users very seriously at AOL. If you feel that someone you know might be a suicide risk, please seek help as soon as possible. There are many resources available to help. It is difficult for us at AOL to measure what a member might be thinking.
September is Suicide Prevention Month. Learn to recognize warning signs and how to help. There are many community programs that offer help.