On July 16, the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (formerly known as the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline) will transition from its previous ten-digit phone number to the 988 dialing code.
What is 988?
988 is a 3-digit dialing code for the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (Lifeline), where compassionate, accessible care and support is available for anyone experiencing mental health-related distress — whether that is thoughts of suicide, mental health, or substance use crisis, or any other kind of emotional distress. People in crisis can call or text 988, or use the webchat available at 988lifeline.org.
The goals for the Lifeline are to:
• Provide immediate, confidential counseling to someone in distress.
• De-escalate suicidal or distressed thoughts; and
• Connect people with local resources, when appropriate.
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