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Can I refer individuals to the 988 Lifeline as part of my research?

Answer: Anyone can use or promote 988 Lifeline services. In the case that your research study would like to list 988 Lifeline information for an adverse events…

Can the 988 Lifeline promote my external research?

Answer: The 988 Lifeline does not promote external research projects. We are unable to provide assistance to external researchers for the recruitment of…

Does the 988 Lifeline provide funding for research and evaluation?

Answer: When 988 Lifeline funding becomes available for specific research & evaluation projects, we will post RFPs online at this page…

I would like to obtain data for a media project. What are my next steps?

Answer: Please contact the Vibrant Communications team at communications@vibrant.org.

Does Vibrant have data on…?

Answer: Vibrant shares a number of data publicly. Below are links to the current publicly available 988 data. 988 Lifeline Performance Metrics State-based and…

FAQ: What percent of funding is in direct support of the 988 Lifeline?

Answer: More than 80% of all funding to Vibrant Emotional Health, the administrator of the 988 Lifeline, is in direct support of subnetworks (which includes…

FAQ: How do you ensure that 988 counselors are culturally competent?

Answer: All 988 counselors take required core trainings to be a part of the 988 network to help them support conversations with high-risk and other specific…

FAQ: What do I do if I have trouble connecting when I call?

Answer: We work hard to make sure that everyone can reach a 988 counselor as quickly as possible. If you call 988 and are having trouble connecting to a…

FAQ: Does the 988 Lifeline feature TTY services for the hearing impaired?

Answer: For TTY Users: Use your preferred relay service or dial 711 then 988. We also offer 988 ASL Videophone for people who are deaf or hard of hearing.

FAQ: Is the 988 Lifeline available in other languages for non-English speakers?

Answer: Yes. When calling 988, press 2 to connect to a trained Spanish-speaking crisis counselor. When texting 988 in Spanish, you will be asked to type “Ayuda”…

FAQ: Can the 988 Lifeline and the Veterans Crisis Line also be reached by dialing 1-800-SUICIDE?

Answer: Yes. All calls from 1-800-SUICIDE have been routed through the 988 Lifeline network since March 2007. Callers to 1-800-SUICIDE are now being routed…

FAQ: Will the 988 Lifeline number appear on my phone bill?

Answer: Whether the 988 Lifeline phone number will appear on your phone bill depends on your phone carrier. Please contact your phone carrier to ask how 1-800…

FAQ: Is the 988 Lifeline service still available in a state or an area that does not have a crisis center participating in the 988 Lifeline network?

Answer: Yes, the 988 Lifeline itself covers all areas of the country, even if there is no local crisis center participating in that area. It is our goal to have…

FAQ: How do you determine which area each 988 Lifeline crisis center serves?

Answer: Each of the crisis centers that participate in the 988 Lifeline informs us of their capabilities in terms of number of phone lines, staffing…

FAQ: How do I submit a complaint, compliment, or other feedback about my experience calling the 988 Lifeline?

Answer: You can share your feedback with us directly by using our 988 Lifeline Contact Us Form. You can find it at 988lifeline.org/contact-us/.

FAQ: How can I retrieve information about a call I or someone I know made to the 988 Lifeline?

Answer: Due to the 988 Lifeline being a confidential service, we are not able to provide information about or records of any phone calls made to the hotline…

FAQ: The 988 Lifeline greeting states that calls may be recorded for quality assurance, evaluation, or training purposes. What does this mean?

Answer: At the 988 Lifeline, we value the confidentiality of our callers. Crisis centers in the 988 Lifeline network may independently utilize call recordings…

FAQ: Can an organization that’s not a crisis center warm transfer a caller at risk of suicide to the 988 Lifeline number?

Answer: We encourage any organization to let a person at risk know about the 988 Lifeline number and encourage them to call us directly. The safety of callers…

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…