07/17/2022
Across the US starting on 7/16/22: 988 has been designated as the new three-digit dialing code that will route callers to the National Su***de Prevention Lifeline.
When people call, text, or chat 988, they will be connected to trained counselors that are part of the existing National Su***de Prevention Lifeline network. These trained counselors will listen, understand how their problems are affecting them, provide support, and connect them to resources if necessary.
The current Lifeline phone number (1-800-273-8255) will always remain available to people in emotional distress or suicidal crisis, even after 988 is launched nationally.
