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RIGHT NOW.

If you are thinking about suicide, experiencing emotional distress, or struggling with a mental health or substance use crisis, you can reach a trained counselor. You do not have to face this alone.

U.S. 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline · Free and confidential · Available 24/7

How would you like to connect?

Choose one of the official 988 support options below. The online chat stays in your browser; calling or texting may ask your device to open a phone or messaging app.

IN YOUR BROWSER

Chat with a counselor

Chat confidentially with a trained 988 crisis counselor through the official Lifeline website. No phone or messaging app needed.

Start official 988 chat ↗
VOICE SUPPORT

Call 988

Speak with a crisis counselor. Your device may ask which phone app to use before placing the call.

Call 988 ↗
MESSAGE SUPPORT

Text 988

Connect with 988 by text message. Your device may ask which messaging app to use.

Text 988 ↗
Immediate danger or a medical emergency?

Call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department. 988 provides crisis support; it is not a substitute for emergency responders in immediate danger.

Call 911 ↗

Support without judgment.

988 is available to people experiencing suicidal thoughts, anxiety, emotional overwhelm, substance use concerns, or worry about someone they care about. You do not need to be at the point of suicide to reach out.

Explore Positive Talk mental health resources →Visit the official 988 Lifeline website ↗

Positive Talk shares information and links to independent services. We do not provide emergency response or monitor messages on this page. Calling, texting, and chatting connect you with outside services, not Positive Talk staff. The numbers listed here serve the United States and its territories.