New 988 suicide and crisis hotline up and running

Are you in crisis? Feeling overwhelmed? Not sure where to turn? You are not alone and we can help! Do not hesitate - call or text 988 now!

The Lifeline and 988

988 is now the three-digit dialing code that routes callers to the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (or 988 Lifeline). On July 16, 2022…

988 Frequently Asked Questions - SAMHSA

These frequently asked questions are designed to help you better understand the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline - SAMHSA

The resources and information on this page are designed to help states, territories, tribes, mental health and substance use disorder ...

Social media posts warn not to call 988. What you need to know - NPR

Mental health advocates celebrated the launch of the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, but some people voiced concerns that using the service ...

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline | dmh.mo.gov

Trained crisis specialists are available and can help individuals experiencing suicidal thoughts, substance use, and/or mental health crisis or any other kind ...

Is the New 988 Suicide Hotline Working? - The New York Times

It has been one year since the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline underwent a transformation, recasting its 10-digit number as 988, yet many ...

A year since 988 started helping callers, here's what experts want to ...

If you or someone you know is struggling with depression or suicidal ideation, you can call 988 to access the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline ...

Running the 988 crisis line as the US suicide rate rises - USA Today

As officials wrestle with the growing mental health crisis in the US, experts say the 988 suicide hotline has yet to reach its full ...

Now in Its Second Year, 988 Lifeline Continues to Help Millions of ...

Since the launch of 988 counselors answered more than 10 million calls, texts, and chats; HHS has invested almost $1.5 billion into 988 as ...

The new 988 mental health hotline is live. Here's what to know - NPR

Mental health advocates hope the new hotline will make it easier to get support if you're in crisis or helping someone who is.

Call 988 | KY Suicide, Mental Health, & Substance Abuse Lifeline

Call or text “988” free-of-charge to connect with suicide prevention, mental health, and substance abuse counselors. Available to all Kentuckians 24/7/365.

Most states have yet to permanently fund 988 Lifeline despite early ...

The 988 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline has seen a 33% increase in calls, chats and texts — but its financial future is uncertain in ...

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline | Washington State Department of Health

The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Partner Toolkit (PDF) is now available. This toolkit contains resources, messaging, and social media creatives that you ...

988 and the Research Behind Suicide Hotlines

On July 16, reaching a suicide prevention hotline will become much easier: Simply dial 988. Two years ago the Federal Communications ...

988 suicide crisis helpline launches across Canada | CBC News

Canada's 988 hotline, which gives people access to suicide prevention services via call or text, is now available in all provinces and ...

Most U.S. Adults Remain Unaware of 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline

The survey, conducted for Pew by Ipsos Public Affairs in April 2023, can serve as a baseline as outreach efforts expand to match growing service ...

12 Things You Should Know Before Calling The 988 Suicide Hotline

Now that 988 is here, it's easier for people in crisis to get support. So far, it seems to successfully be reaching more people.

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Two Years After Launch - KFF

On July 16, 2022, the federally mandated crisis number, 988, became available to all landline and cell phone users at no charge.

New U.S. “988” mental health crises hotline debuts Saturday

Tomorrow (July 16) is the official launch date for “988,” which converts the existing 10-digit National Suicide Prevention Lifeline to an ...