Guides for The Best Version of You!

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

Call or Text: 988

Chat: 988lifeline.org

Free, confidential crisis support available 24/7 in the U.S. Connects you with a trained crisis counselor. For Veterans: Dial 988, then press 1. Or text 838255. Chat online at veteranscrisisline.net. For Deaf, DeafDisabled, Hard of Hearing, or Late-Deafened callers (ASL direct video calling): Dial 988 on a videophone or click the "ASL Now" button on 988lifeline.org.

Crisis Text Line:

Text: HOME to 741741

Free, 24/7 text message support for those in need.

National Organizations

American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP):

www.afsp.org

Funds research, offers educational programs, and provides essential mental health resources for survivors of suicide loss and the public. Learn warning signs and how to help.

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI):

www.nami.org

The nation's largest grassroots mental health organization, providing advocacy, education, and support. Offers a HelpLine for information and resources. NAMI HelpLine: Call 1-800-950-NAMI (6264) or text "NAMI" to 62640 (M-F, 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. ET)

Suicide Prevention Resource Center (SPRC):

www.sprc.org

A federally supported resource center dedicated to advancing the National Strategy for Suicide Prevention. Provides comprehensive information and training.

SAVE (Suicide Awareness Voices of Education):

www.save.org

Dedicated to suicide prevention through public awareness, education, and support for those affected by suicide.

National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) - Suicide Prevention:

www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/suicide-prevention

Provides expert-reviewed information on mental disorders and effective suicide prevention strategies, including statistics and research.

The Jed Foundation (JED):

www.jedfoundation.org

Protects emotional health and prevents suicide among teens and young adults by working with high schools and colleges.