(July 16, 2022) – 988 is the new phone number for the USA’s Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, formerly known as the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline.
See: https://988lifeline.org/current-events/the-lifeline-and-988/
People who call, text, or chat 988 are connected to trained professional counselors who listen, understand, provide support, and connect people to resources.
In addition to reaching the Lifeline using 988, toll-free number 1-800-273-8255 remains available to people in emotional distress or suicidal crisis.
The Lifeline’s network of over 200 crisis centers has been in operation since 2005 and has proven to be effective.
The non-profit administrator of the Lifeline is Vibrant Emotional Health. “For 50 years, Vibrant Emotional Health, formerly the Mental Health Association of New York City (MHA-NYC), has been at the forefront of promoting emotional well-being for all people.”
Created by Vibrant Emotional Health, The Safe Space website offers free resources and tools that provide support in an emotionally safe environment.
See: https://safespace.vibrant.org/
