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988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline

988

Contact Information

Main
988
Phone Emergency
988

Who We Are

The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, formerly the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, provides a special suicide prevention service for U.S. Military veterans through an agreement with the Department of Veteran’s Affairs (VA) and U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).

When calling 988, veterans, active military, and their families are prompted, during the automated greeting, to press “1” to be connected to a veterans suicide prevention hotline specialist located in the VA call center in New York. You can also text or chat 988 to contact a Veterans Crisis Line Responder.

Who We Serve

Languages Spoken
English
Service Area(s)
Nationwide

Cost & Payment Methods

Fee Structure
No Fee

Age Requirements
No Age Requirement
Family
No

Available 24/7
Yes

Intake Process
Call, text, or chat 988 for assistance. Chat at https://988lifeline.org/chat/
Línea de Prevención del Suicidio y Crisis 1-888-628-9454
Self Refer
Yes
Provider Refer
Yes
Intake Contact Telephone
988