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FAQ: Who should text the 988 Lifeline?

Answer: Anyone who is struggling can use this service, whether it be someone who is depressed, needs to talk, or is contemplating suicide.

FAQ: How do I text the 988 Lifeline?

Answer: To start a text conversation with the 988 Lifeline, you can send any message to 988.

FAQ: What happens when I text the 988 Lifeline?

Answer: For details on what happens when you text the 988 Lifeline, visit our What to Expect page. If demand is high, you can call the Lifeline at 988 or chat…

FAQ: Can I text with the 988 Lifeline in my preferred language?

Answer: The 988 Lifeline offers English and Spanish call, text, and chat services. When texting 988 in Spanish, you will be asked to type “Ayuda” to connect…

FAQ: When are 988 Lifeline text services available?

Answer: 988 Lifeline text services are offered 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. If you are having trouble connecting, we encourage you to call the 988 Lifeline at…

FAQ: Are all 988 Lifeline text communications secure and confidential?

Answer: The confidentiality and security of transcripts and any data collected during chats and texts are ensured through the 988 Lifeline chat and text…

FAQ: Does the 988 Lifeline trace callers, texters, or chatters?

Answer: The 988 Lifeline does not currently have the capability to directly “trace” callers, chat, or text users in the same way that 911 providers do.

FAQ: Does Vibrant use police intervention for callers, texters, and chatters to the 988 Lifeline?

Answer: The 988 Lifeline crisis centers are more than just a connection to local resources. 988 Lifeline crisis centers are a proven and effective crisis…

FAQ: Are 988 crisis counselors trained in cultural competency?

Answer: There are ongoing efforts to improve cultural competency training for 988 Lifeline crisis counselors. Some examples of related improvements to the 988…

Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander

The Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) community encompasses a diverse population of people representing more than 50 ethnicities…

Hispanic/Latino Mental Health

The Hispanic / Latino community encompasses a diverse population of people from a wide array of ethnicities, races, and ancestries. This community is faced with…

Network Center Committee

The Network Center Committee will be composed of crisis center staff to proactively co-develop solutions to key crisis center topics…

Disaster Distress Helpline (DDH) Steering Committee

The DDH Steering Committee will provide subject matter expertise on disaster behavioral health, disaster emotional and spiritual care, suicide prevention/crisis/

Confidentiality

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline Confidentiality Statement What does “confidential” mean when saying contacting the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is free and…

Donate

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Privacy Policy

This privacy policy describes what information the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline website collects from you when you visit our website and how we handle that…

Servicios En Español

988 Lifeline ofrece servicios gratuitos en español las 24 horas del día, los 7 días de la semana. No tiene que hablar inglés para recibir ayuda.

For The Press

Best Practices For Covering Suicide Covering suicide is never easy, but it’s very important to do it right. Research has shown that improper reporting on…

Careers

988 Lifeline centers are looking for empathetic volunteers, employees, and interns to serve as crisis counselors answering phones, chats, and texts…

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Citations

The 988 Lifeline is reaching many Americans in crisis. Since 2005, the 988 Lifeline has answered (over/nearly) 10.43 million calls, with approximately 1 out of…

988 National Steering Committee

The role of the 988 Lifeline Steering Committee is to provide expert guidance on issues that affect the network’s primary administrators, partners…

Lived Experience Committee

The 988 Lifeline Lived Experience Committee plays a foundational role in ensuring that the Lifeline’s services, programmatic frameworks and engagement…

What to Expect

Using the 988 Lifeline is free. When you call, text, or chat the 988 Lifeline, your conversation is confidential. The 988 Lifeline provides you judgment-free…

Social Media Hub

The 988 Lifeline is active on multiple social media channels! Join us to promote mental health and suicide prevention awareness. Facebook In crisis or seeking…