988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Rapid access to suicide prevention and mental health crisis intervention services has never been more critical, which is why the US and Canada have designated 988 as the number to reach the suicide prevention and mental health crisis hotline.
When a user dials 988 from a phone number originating in the US or Canada, they will be connected to a trained crisis counselor who will listen, offer support, and get them the help they need.
United States: National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (1-800-273-8255)
Canada: Suicide Crisis Helpline (1-833-456-4566)
These hotlines are 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. They are committed to improving crisis services and advancing suicide prevention by empowering individuals, advancing professional best practices, and building awareness.
Calls to 988 are free, dialed with no post dial delay, cannot be blocked by calling plans, and will still go through even if an account is disabled or suspended. For accounts that require a 9 to dial out, the user will need to dial 9+988.