988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
• Provides suicide prevention and crisis intervention services.
• Facilitates Lifeline Crisis Chat through collaboration between the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline and Contact USA.
• Routes The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline number callers to the nearest crisis center in the caller's area.
• Facilitates Lifeline Crisis Chat through collaboration between the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline and Contact USA.
• Routes The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline number callers to the nearest crisis center in the caller's area.
- Calls are answered by staff at over 160 certified crisis centers across the United States.
Cultural Competency
Language Access
Eligibility: None.
Application Process: Call, text or visit website.
Required Documentation: None.
Fees: No fee for services.
Coverage Note: United States.
Cultural Competency: Signage and advertising for diverse populations, Cultural competency, diversity, equity, and inclusion training for staff, Staff reflects population served
Languages: Spanish- Staff provides service in language offered
