The telephone number for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is now 988.

What do you need to know?

988 has been designated as the new three-digit dialing code that will route callers to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. The new dialing code became available nationwide on July 16, 2022. 

When people call, text, or chat 988, they will be connected to trained counselors that are part of the existing National Suicide Prevention Lifeline network. These trained counselors will listen, understand how their problems are affecting them, provide support, and connect them to resources if necessary.

This new dial code does not replace the previous phone number (1-800-273-8255). Both will connect callers to 24/7 help.

Need help?

View more information at 988lifeline and on the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration website.

National Teen Dating Abuse Hotline 1-866-331-9474 or 1-866-331-8453 TTY

Crime Stoppers 1-800-222- TIPS of 1-800-222-8477

NAMI Helpline: The hotline is staffed from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday (EST). There is also a 24/7 crisis text line and chat option for resources and immediate support.

SAMHSA’s National Helpline: SAMHSA provides 24/7 confidential and free support, acting as a referral and information service for individuals and families with mental health.

National Youth Crisis Hotline 1-800-442-4673

Crisis Text Line - Text "Hello" to 741741

Teen Dating Abuse Textline - Text "Loveis" to 22522