You can contact 988 if you:
When contacting 988, you can select a specialized option or remain on the line to be connected to a counselor.
When you call or text 988, you will be connected with a counselor who can help you. You do not need to share your name or your location. The area code of the number you call from will be used to connect you with a regional counselor when possible. If a counselor in your region is not available, you will be connected with a national counselor.
- are having thoughts of suicide,
- are experiencing a mental health crisis
- have concerns about substance use
- want help supporting a loved one through a crisis
When contacting 988, you can select a specialized option or remain on the line to be connected to a counselor.
When you call or text 988, you will be connected with a counselor who can help you. You do not need to share your name or your location. The area code of the number you call from will be used to connect you with a regional counselor when possible. If a counselor in your region is not available, you will be connected with a national counselor.
98% of the calls, texts and chats to the 988 hotline are resolved without further intervention. In less than 2% of the cases, the counselor may contact EMS or Law Enforcement if the caller is a serious risk to themselves or others. However, the counselor will first work to support, provide resources or connect the caller with a local resource.
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