988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

• 2023

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This website is a national service offering free and confidential support for people in crisis. It explains how the lifeline operates through a network of over 200 local crisis centers across the U.S., providing help via call, chat, or text 24/7. The transition to using the easy-to-remember number "988" aims to improve mental health services nationwide.

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Focus Areas: Mental Health; Trauma

Audiences: Families & Children; Nurses; Physicians

Emergency Management Stage: Response

Keywords: Crisis Intervention; Hotlines; Mental Health; Mental Health Services; Suicide; Self-Injurious Behavior; Suicide Prevention

Institutions: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)

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The information provided on this website is for educational purposes only. It does not substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

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