988 SUICIDE AND CRISIS LIFELINE (9-8-8) | SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ADMINISTRATION (SAMHSA)
5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD 20852
Eligibility
Agency prefers client to call for information.
Hours
24 hours, 7 days a week
(988) 800-2738
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Main
800-985-5990
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Main
800-487-4889
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TDD
800-662-4357
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Other - National Help Line
877-726-4727
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Main
Website
http://www.samhsa.govApplication process
Agency prefers client to call for information.
Fees
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Service area
NY
988 has been designated as the new three-digit dialing code that will route callers to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. While some areas may be currently able to connect to the Lifeline by dialing 988, this dialing code will be available to everyone across the United States starting on July 16, 2022. When people call, text, or chat 988, they will be connected to trained counselors that are part of the existing National Suicide Prevention Lifeline network. These trained counselors will listen, understand how their problems are affecting them, provide support, and connect them to resources if necessary. The current Lifeline phone number (1-800-273-8255) will always remain available to people in emotional distress or suicidal crisis, even after 988 is launched nationally.
Last assured
10/28/2022
Providing organization
SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ADMINISTRATION (SAMHSA)
Provides a 24/7, 365-day-a-year, national hotline dedicated to providing immediate crisis counseling for people who are experiencing emotional distress related to any natural or human-caused disaster. This toll-free, multilingual. and confidential crisis support service is available to all residents in the United States and its territories. Stress, anxiety, and other depression-like symptoms are common reactions after a disaster. Call or text 1-800-985-5990 to connect with a trained crisis counselor.