The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline provides free, private support. It’s available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Anyone who is depressed, going through a hard time, needs to talk or is thinking about hurting themself can get help. The Lifeline is available to everyone—you can call for yourself or a loved one who may need crisis support.

Connect with a counselor who will listen, offer support and provide resources nearby:

• Call 988 or (800) 273-8255
  • For the Veterans Crisis Line, press 1.
  • For support in Spanish, press 2. (Para español, oprima dos.)
  • Everyone else, stay on the line or press 0. You will be connected with a caring and qualified counselor ready to support you.
• Text 988 (for Spanish: text AYUDA to 988)