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Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
In a Crisis? Call or Text 988
https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/988
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
The resources and information on this page are designed to help states, territories, tribes, mental health and substance use disorder professionals, and others looking for information on understanding the background, history, funding opportunities, and implementation resources for strengthening suicide prevention and mental health crisis services.
Need Support Now?
If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org.
The Lifeline
The Lifeline
There is hope. Providing 24/7, free and confidential support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress works. The Lifeline helps thousands of people overcome crisis situations every day.
The Data
The Data
In 2020, the U.S. had one death by suicide every 11 minutes. Suicide is a leading cause of death for people aged 10-34 years.
- 988 Lifeline Network Performance Metrics
- SAMHSA's National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH)
- CDC's Suicide and Self-Harm Injury Data for the U.S. | National Center for Health Statistics
988 & Crisis Systems Response
988 & Crisis Systems Response
In 2020, Congress designated the new 988 dialing code to be operated through the existing National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. SAMHSA sees 988 as a first step towards a transformed crisis care system in America.