988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Direct access to crisis support by phone, text, or online chat.
Your next step
Use a phone call, text, or online chat option to connect directly with the Lifeline.
Questions to ask
Use the direct call, text, or chat options on our Support Now page.
What this listing can tell you
A separate service operated by the Lifeline network. Do Not Lose Hope does not operate this crisis line.
Do Not Lose Hope does not determine eligibility, appointments, or outcomes. A listing does not imply a partnership.
Official source & review
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Helpline details returned by the required local-helpline tool on 2026-10-17; no individual service outcome is guaranteed.
Service details and current intake: not independently confirmed.
How we check sourcesGuides on this topic
- Suicide Right NowSomeone you love said they want to die. Your heart is racing. You can help, and you do not have to do it alone. Here is what to do in the next few minutes, who to call, and how to keep them safe tonight.
- 988 What HappensThinking about calling 988 but worried about who will show up or what they will ask? Here is what really happens when you call, text or chat, what 988 keeps private, how rarely police are involved, and when 911 is the better call.
- Safety PlanWhen the pain gets loud, it is hard to think. A safety plan is a short list you write now, on a calmer day, so the next steps are already there when you need them. It takes about 15 minutes. You can do it alone or with someone you trust. Here is how, with a plan you can print.