Help right now
I'm in crisis, or I'm worried about someone
FirstCall or text 988.
Call or text 988. It's free, confidential and open all the time.
- Call or text 988, or chat at 988lifeline.org. It's free and confidential (988 Lifeline).
- You don't have to be thinking about suicide to reach out. Any emotional distress, substance use worries or relationship trouble counts (988 Lifeline).
- Worried about someone else? You can call for them, too (988 Lifeline).
- If someone is in immediate danger, call 911. Don't leave a person who has attempted suicide alone (MedlinePlus).
You're not a bother. 988 offers 24/7, judgment-free support for mental health, substance use and more (SAMHSA).
Good to know
- For Spanish, press 2 or text AYUDA to 988. Veterans can press 1 (988 Lifeline).
- TTY users can dial 711 then 988, and there's a videophone option for ASL users (988 Lifeline).
When things calm down: 988: when and how to reach out
Sources
- 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline Get help
- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
- MedlinePlus When to use the emergency room
Last checked October 2, 2026 against the sources listed. See a mistake?