Chat Support offered by 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Eligibility
Anyone who is depressed, going through a hard time, needs to talk, or is thinking about suicide.
Hours
24 hours daily.
Websitehttps://988lifeline.org/chat
Application process
Text 988 or visit website to access the chat form. Veterans can chat with a veteran crisis counselor by texting 838255 or using the veteran chat form. Must complete a short, pre-chat survey.
Fees
None.
Service area
US
Other Information
Focus Population
Veterans - No Honorable Discharge
Veterans
Payment Options
Free
Connects individuals with counselors for emotional support and other services via text and online chat. All chat communications are secure and confidential.
Providing organization
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Operates a 24-hour, toll-free, confidential suicide prevention hotline available to anyone in suicidal crisis or emotional distress.