Across the United States, many communities are experiencing unrest and distress related to the unjust treatment of individuals who are Black in this country.
The 988 Lifeline provides mental health professionals and crisis centers in the 988 Lifeline network with innovative best practices and resources in the field…
For over 10 years, the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline has worked with social media platforms and digital communities to establish recommended best practices in…
Learn more about our network of crisis contact centers and what you can do to support them. State or Territory Alabama Crisis Center (Birmingham, AL 35222)…
Maternal mental health concerns can include a range of symptoms, including but not limited to depression, anxiety and psychosis. These can occur during…
Like other oppressed communities, LGBTQ+ communities are disproportionately at risk for suicide and other mental health struggles due to historic and ongoing…
Neurodivergence describes people who may learn or process information and the world in different ways than the general population. The word is used to describe…
If someone you know is struggling emotionally or having a hard time, you can be the difference in getting them the help they need. It’s important to take care…
The primary purpose of the 988 Lifeline committees is for each to provide a consistent, cooperative body of consultants that will offer recommendations and…
Your mental health is a priority. Wellness among Black communities is not a one-size-fits-all approach. Below, you will find tips and resources to support…
Risk factors are characteristics that make it more likely that someone will consider, attempt, or die by suicide. They can’t cause or predict a suicide attempt…
Answer: Current requirements are for each center in the network to develop their own training curriculum that incorporates the 988 Lifeline’s clinical…
The 988 Lifeline network is proud to be a partner in and a leader of multiple initiatives to raise public awareness and further the field of mental health and…
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…
Your mental health and wellness is a priority. American Indian, Alaska Natives, and Indigenous Peoples communities are placed at a higher risk due to historical…
For those that serve or who have served, crises can be heightened by their experiences during military service. If you’re a veteran or service member and in…
Our crisis contact centers offers many services for people who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing, including veterans. 988 and Videophone Service Update: The 988…
Halima Shegow of Sweden’s Revolution Poetry on the words that make a difference for her. “You don’t need to be a doctor, or a psychologist, or a therapist to…
Travis Young shares the story of his difficult youth, his ensuing depression and two suicide attempts—and how he reclaimed his own unique outlook on life…
Christine no longer self-harms. Instead, she relies on positive solutions to combat temporary feelings. “I learned healthy coping mechanisms that helped me deal…
Max returned from the Marines and sought treatment to combat his internal conflicts. Returning to school and utilizing the support around him was crucial to his…
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