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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.
There's been lots of talk about 988, the new suicide hotline number, since it was rolled out this summer. Here's what you need to know.
Crisis Text Line is a global nonprofit organization providing free and confidential text-based mental health support and crisis intervention by texting HOME to 741741. [1] The organization launched in 2013, and its services are available 24 hours a day throughout the United States, Canada, UK, and Ireland.
988 — a new, easy-to-remember suicide and crisis lifeline — launches July 16. Here's what you need to know. 988, the new suicide and crisis lifeline, launches July 16.
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. ... The National Suicide ...
Jul. 17—OLYMPIA — A new nationwide three-digit number has been established for those needing assistance with a mental health crisis or thoughts of suicide, according to a press release from ...