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…
Answer: 988 is now active across the United States. This new, shorter phone number will make it easier for people to remember and access mental health crisis…
Answer: On July 16, 2022 the ten-digit National Suicide Prevention Lifeline number, 1-800-273-TALK (8255), was converted to an easy to remember three-digit…
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. What is a Crisis Center? Crisis centers answer 988 Lifeline calls…
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)…
The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is a national network comprised of over 200 local contact centers. These centers provide people with mental health support…
Like other oppressed communities, LGBTQI+ communities are disproportionately at risk for suicide and other mental health struggles due to historic and ongoing…
Everybody has a role to play in preventing suicide, and the 988 Lifeline has lots of ways you can take part. With your help, we can spread awareness about…
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…
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…
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…
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…
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline Confidentiality Statement What does “confidential” mean when saying contacting the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is free and…
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