988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline

988 is the new three-digit dialing code that will route callers to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline.

The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals in the United States.

This fact sheet explains the basics about 988. (You can also see the fact sheet in Spanish.)