If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health, substance use, or emotional crisis, help is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Call or text 988 for free, confidential crisis support.
Step 1
First, you’ll hear a message that gives you service selection options. Listen to the pre-recorded message (mp3).
Step 2
We’ll play some hold music while you are connected to a counselor with our Spanish-language, LGBTQI+ services, or your local 988 Lifeline contact center. For veterans, the phone will ring until a counselor can answer your call.
Step 3
A counselor will say hello and introduce themselves.
Step 4
Your skilled counselor will ask you if you are safe.
Step 5
After they ask about your safety, your counselor will listen to you, understand how your problem is affecting you, provide support, and share any resources that may be helpful.
The following signs require immediate (9-1-1) attention:
