The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s new 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (formerly known as The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline) launched on July 16th, 2022 and is now available throughout the United States by phone via the three-digit dialing code 988, as well as via the phone number 1-800-273-8255. The service is also accessible via live online chat at https://988lifeline.org/chat/ . The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is a national network of local crisis centers that provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week in the United States. The Lifeline is available to everyone.
