988 offers 24/7 access to trained crisis counselors who can help people experiencing mental health-related distress.
That could be:
o Thoughts of suicide
o Mental health or substance use crisis, or
o Any other kind of emotion distress
People can call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org for themselves or if they are worried about a loved one who may need crisis support.
988 serves as a universal entry point so that no matter where you live in the United States, you can reach a trained crisis counselor who can help.
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