No matter what problems you’re dealing with, whether or not you’re thinking about suicide, if you need someone to talk to, Call or text the Lifeline at 988, anytime, 24/7. You can also chat online at 988lifeline.org.

People call, text, and chat the 988 Lifeline to talk about a lot of things: relationships, economic worries, substance abuse, sexual identity, getting over abuse, depression, mental and physical illness, and loneliness, to name a few.

The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (formerly known as the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline) provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, across the United States. The Lifeline is comprised of a national network of over 200 local crisis centers, combining custom local care and resources with national standards and best practices.

Get emotional support at any time – day or night – by calling or texting 988 or chatting online at 988lifeline.org.

Connect with a trained crisis counselor. The 988Lifeline is there to help. There is hope. Feel free to call and talk. #YouAreNotAlone

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