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988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline

Address

50 Broadway
19th Floor
New York, NY 10004

988

988lifeline.org/

AKA:

Crisis Hotline, National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

Description:

National 3-digit dialing code for individuals experiencing a crisis or any other kind of emotional distress, including those related to suicide, mental health and/or substance use.

Hours:

Monday to Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Languages:

Spanish, English, American Sign Language (ASL); Interpretation available in over 150 languages

Handicap Accessible?

No

Is Shelter?

No

Related Resources

Date of Official Change:

May 30, 2024

Geographies Served

  • Serves All Areas

Address Listings

Mailing (Primary)

50 Broadway
19th Floor
New York, NY 10004

Contacts

Miriam E. Delphin-Rittmon, PhD

Assistant Secretary for Mental Health and Substance Use

Phone Numbers

Suicide Prevention and Mental Health Hotline

988

Suicide Hotline

(800) 273-8255

Suicide Hotline

(800) 273-TALK

Suicide Hotline - Spanish

(888) 628-9454

Veteran Crisis Line & TTY

(800) 273-8255

Legal Status:

Non-Profit

Description

Trained counselors are available by phone, text, or online chat to support those who are in crisis or know someone who is. Wide range of crises addressed, including concerns about relationships, money, and abuse. The service is free and confidential.

Hours

24 Hours a Day, 7 Days a Week

Required Documents

None

Eligibility

None

Fees

No Fees

Intake Procedure

(1) Dial the 988 Lifeline for support, OR (2) Chat with a crisis counselor online (3) Callers will have the option to choose between the Veterans Crisis Line or the Spanish Language Crisis Line, (4) If they do not choose an option, Illinois callers will be routed to an Illinois Lifeline Call Center, (5) For TTY users, dial 711 then 1-800-273-8255 or dial 711 then 988 (6) For LGBTQI+ trained counselor, dial 988 then press 3 or text PRIDE to 988.

Languages

Spanish, English, American Sign Language (ASL); Interpretation available in over 150 languages on voice calls only

Geography Served

    If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

    Serves all areas

Telephone Numbers

Number:
800-273-8255
Type:
Voice/Toll-Free
Name:
Suicide Hotline
Number:
888-628-9454
Type:
Voice
Name:
Suicide Hotline - Spanish
Number:
x988
Type:
Voice
Name:
Suicide Prevention and Mental Health Hotline
Number:
800-273-8255
Type:
Voice/Toll-Free
Name:
Veteran Crisis Line & TTY
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