988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

Anyone in a crisis or emotional distress can contact 988, the nationwide three-digit number for mental health, substance use and suicidal crises, by call, text or chat (988Lifeline.org). Trained crisis counselors are available 24/7 to provide support, de-escalation and connection to additional resources.

We Can #ReimagineCrisis

People in a mental health or suicide crisis deserve a compassionate and effective response. To support people contacting 988, communities across the country are working to build a mental health-focused crisis continuum of care. To do this, every community needs : someone to talk to (988), someone to respond (mobile crisis teams), and a safe place for help (crisis receiving and stabilization options).

No single organization can #ReimagineCrisis alone. It will take ALL of us.

Your story can help policymakers understand why we must act now to change our mental health crisis system.

The 988 number is essential to getting help quickly. However, also needed is an appropriately trained response team, as well as crisis centers for individuals in crisis. Emergency rooms are not equipped for mental health crises and jails are not appropriate either.” — Mary from Washington

Join the movement to build a better, more equitable
mental health crisis system for all of us.