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988 Mental Health Line

  • Jan 29
  • 1 min read

The 988 Mental Health Line is a confidential crisis hotline available 24/7 for anyone in emotional distress, or crisis. Here are key points about it: ​

  • Access: You can reach the 988 hotline by calling, texting, or chatting online.  ​

  • Support: It connects you to trained crisis counselors who can provide support for mental 

    health issues, substance use, and emotional distress.  ​

  • Languages: Services are available in over 200 languages.  ​

  • Nationwide: The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is a national hotline that serves individuals 

  • across the United States and its territories.  ​

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