Healthy Community Initiative

The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is a national network of local crisis centers that provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week in the United States. We’re committed to improving crisis services and advancing suicide prevention by empowering individuals, advancing professional best practices, and building awareness.

What happens when you call the lifeline?

• First, you’ll hear an automated message featuring additional options while your call is routed to your local Lifeline network crisis center.
• We’ll play you a little music while we connect you to a skilled, trained crisis worker.
• A trained crisis worker at your local center will answer the phone.
• This person will listen to you, understand how your problem is affecting you, provide support, and get you the help you need.