Suicide Prevention and Crisis Support

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Suicide Prevention and Crisis Support Hot Lines 

Talking with someone can help save your life.

988 Lifeline

Free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, across the United States and its territories. The 988 Lifeline is comprised of a national network of over 200 local crisis centers, combining local care and resources with national standards and best practices. To learn more, click here.

To connect:

  • Call 988 (press 2 for a Spanish-speaking counselor)
  • Text CONNECT to 988 (To text with a Spanish-speaking counselor text AYUDA to 988)

Veterans Crisis Line

Free and confidential crisis support for veterans, active service members, and their loved ones 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You don’t have to be enrolled in VA benefits or health care to connect. To learn more, click here.

To connect:

  • Call 988 and press 1
  • Text CONNECT to 838255

Disaster Distress Helpline

Free and confidential crisis counseling and support line for people experiencing emotional distress related to natural or human-caused disasters. Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, across the United States. Some who may benefit include people affected by disaster, friends and family of those affected by disaster, and disaster recovery workers. To learn more, click here.

To connect:

  • Call or Text 1-800-985-5990