Chat Support offered by 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Chat Support offered by 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Eligibility
Anyone who is depressed, going through a hard time, needs to talk, or is thinking about suicide.
Hours
24 hours daily.
Website
https://988lifeline.org/chatApplication process
Text 988 or visit website to access the chat form. Veterans can chat with a veteran crisis counselor by texting 838255 or using the veteran chat form.
Must complete a short, pre-chat survey.
Fees
None.
Service area
US
Other Information
Focus Population
- Veterans
- Veterans - No Honorable Discharge
Payment Options
- Free
Connects individuals with counselors for emotional support and other services via text and online chat.
All chat communications are secure and confidential.
Providing organization
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Operates a 24-hour, toll-free, confidential suicide prevention hotline available to anyone in suicidal crisis or emotional distress.