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Telephone Support offered by 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

Eligibility
No restrictions.
Hours
24 hours daily.
(800) 273-8255
Voice·

988

Application process
Call 988 to be routed to the nearest crisis center in the network.   A toll free number is also available. Veterans can press 1 to talk to someone on a designated veterans hotline.   Text NATIVE to 741741 to reach the Native and Strong Helpline.
Fees
None.
Service area
US

Other Information

Focus Population

  • Veterans
  • Veterans - No Honorable Discharge

Languages

  • Hearing assistance devices
  • Spanish
  • Interpreter services
Provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress. The Lifeline is comprised of a national network of over 200 local crisis centers, combining custom local care and resources with national standards and best practices. Veterans can call the hotline and press 1 to reach the Veterans Hotline and speak confidentially with a counselor through a program developed in collaboration with the Department of Veterans Affairs. American Indians and Alaska Natives can text NATIVE to 741741 to connect with someone at the Native and Strong Helpline.
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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.