988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
SAMHSA / Vibrant Emotional Health
- Hours
- 24/7
- Cost
- free
- Languages
- English, Spanish, 200+ via interpreters, ASL via videophone
- For
- anyone in suicidal crisis or emotional distress
- Service area
- United States and territories
Verified Apr 22, 2026
Launched July 2022, replacing the 10-digit National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (still routes). Press 1 for Veterans Crisis Line; press 2 for Spanish. LGBTQI+ youth can press 3 to connect with The Trevor Project / specialised counsellors.