AKA:
Crisis Hotline, National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
Description:
National 3-digit dialing code for individuals experiencing a crisis or any other kind of emotional distress, including those related to suicide, mental health and/or substance use.
Hours:
Monday to Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Languages:
Spanish, English, American Sign Language (ASL); Interpretation available in over 150 languages
Handicap Accessible?
No
Is Shelter?
No
Related Resources
Date of Official Change:
May 30, 2024
Geographies Served
Serves All Areas
Address Listings
Mailing (Primary)
50 Broadway
19th Floor
New York, NY 10004
Contacts
Miriam E. Delphin-Rittmon, PhD
Assistant Secretary for Mental Health and Substance Use
Phone Numbers
Suicide Prevention and Mental Health Hotline
988
Suicide Hotline
(800) 273-8255
Suicide Hotline
(800) 273-TALK
Suicide Hotline - Spanish
(888) 628-9454
Veteran Crisis Line & TTY
(800) 273-8255
Legal Status:
Non-Profit
Services
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Description
Trained counselors are available by phone, text, or online chat to support those who are in crisis or know someone who is. Wide range of crises addressed, including concerns about relationships, money, and abuse. The service is free and confidential.
Hours
24 Hours a Day, 7 Days a Week
Required Documents
None
Eligibility
None
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
(1) Dial the 988 Lifeline for support, OR (2) Chat with a crisis counselor online (3) Callers will have the option to choose between the Veterans Crisis Line or the Spanish Language Crisis Line, (4) If they do not choose an option, Illinois callers will be routed to an Illinois Lifeline Call Center, (5) For TTY users, dial 711 then 1-800-273-8255 or dial 711 then 988 (6) For LGBTQI+ trained counselor, dial 988 then press 3 or text PRIDE to 988.
Languages
Spanish, English, American Sign Language (ASL); Interpretation available in over 150 languages on voice calls only
Geography Served
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Serves all areas
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