Crisis Intervention Hotlines/Helplines | 988 Lifeline
Eligibility
None
Required documents
None
Hours
Monday to Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
988
Voice·
Suicide Lifeline
888-628-9454
Voice·
Suicide Hotline - Spanish
800-273-8255
Voice·
Veteran Crisis Line & TTY
800-273-TALK
Voice·
Suicide Hotline
Websitehttps://988lifeline.org/
Languages
Spanish, English, American Sign Language (ASL); Interpretation available in over 150 languages on voice calls only
Application process
(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.
Fees
No Fees
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Nationwide 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.
Last Assured
04/23/2025
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Providing organization
988 Lifeline
Nationwide 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.