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988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline

Call or text 988 to reach a trained crisis counselor any time, for a mental health crisis, thoughts of suicide or a substance use crisis. It is free and confidential. Veterans can press 1.

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Hours

  • 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Monday12:00 AM to 11:59 PM
Tuesday12:00 AM to 11:59 PM
Wednesday12:00 AM to 11:59 PM
Thursday12:00 AM to 11:59 PM
Friday12:00 AM to 11:59 PM
Saturday12:00 AM to 11:59 PM
Sunday12:00 AM to 11:59 PM

How we checked this listing

We last checked 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline on October 9, 2026. Source: 988 Lifeline website. A listing goes up only after its phone number and its address or hours match the organization's own page or an official list. How we check

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