988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

formerly named The Suicide Prevention Lifeline

988 Crisis Hotline Information -- 988 History

9-8-8 is the 3 digit dial number for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (formerly named the suicide prevention lifeline). It has been in service since July 2022.

The current web site and phone number:

Suicide & Crisis Lifeline - 988lifeline.org

Texting option: 988

The older number can still be used for voice calls - 800-273-TALK (8255)

There is also information on texting and other ways to connect.

General Resources

• Talkspace - Help Telephone Numbers
• #beThe1To : How and Why the 5 Steps Can Help
• 10 Ways to Support Suicide Prevention (That Go Beyond Sharing the Lifeline)
• 988 Mental Health Crisis Line Information
• Here's What Happens When You Call Into A Suicide Prevention Hotline
• 7 Simple Steps for Suicide Prevention - An essential guide for parents of youth ages 10 to 24
• Suicide Hotline: What Happens When You Call?
• Suicide Awareness Voices of Education

Recent News Articles / Media

• U.S. Senate Approves National 9-8-8 Suicide & Mental Health Crisis Hotline - Please note that this was passed giving the requirement that it would take would take approx 2 years to implement.
• FCC Advances Plan for 9-8-8, a National Suicide Prevention Hotline
• Advocates Hope For A 'Turning Point' In Suicide Prevention With 988 Crisis Hotline Number
• The National Suicide Prevention hotline number is changing
• FCC to consider designating '988' as national suicide prevention hotline
• Suicide prevention experts: What you say (and don't say) could save a person's life
• 'I Work At A Suicide Hotline - Here's What It's Like'

Posted on Dave's Site - davesite.com - June 23, 2020
Most recent update: August 28, 2013