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Full Resource Name:

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

(800) 273-8255

https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/

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Description:

The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is a national network of local crisis centers that provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week in the United States. We're committed to improving crisis services and advancing suicide prevention by empowering individuals, advancing professional best practices, and building awareness.

988 has been designated as the new three-digit dialing code that will route callers to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. While some areas may be currently able to connect to the Lifeline by dialing 988, this dialing code will be available to everyone across the United States starting on July 16, 2022.

Hours:

24/7

Languages:

English and Spanish

Is Shelter?

No

Geographies Served

  • Serves All Areas

Phone Numbers

Phone

(800) 273-8255

Nacional de Prevención del Suicidio (Spanish)

(888) 628-9454

Accessibility:

Options For Deaf + Hard of Hearing

For TTY Users: Use your preferred relay service or dial 711 then 1-800-273-8255.

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Suicide Counseling

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Suicide Prevention Hotlines

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Suicide Prevention Programs

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Suicide Threat Reporting

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