National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
1-800-273-TALK (8255)
Are you feeling desperate, alone or hopeless? Call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255), a free, 24-hour hotline available to anyone in suicidal crisis or emotional distress. Your call will be routed to the nearest crisis center to you.
• Call for yourself or someone you care about
• Free and confidential
• A network of more than 130 crisis centers nationwide
• Available 24/7
The Lifeline Network answers thousands of calls from people in emotional distress. There are many reasons for their calls. Please call with for any of the following reasons:
• Suicidal thoughts
• Information on suicide
• Information on mental health/illness
• Substance abuse/addiction
• To help a friend or loved one
• Relationship problems
• Abuse/violence
• Economic problems
• Sexual orientation issues
• Physical illness
• Loneliness
• Family problems
Who should call?
• Anyone who feels sad, hopeless, or suicidal.
• Family and friends who are concerned about a loved one.
• Anyone interested in mental health treatment and service referrals.
Who and where am I calling?
• When you dial 1-800-273-TALK, you are calling the crisis center in the Lifeline network closest to your location. To find out what center is closest to you search the Crisis Center Locator.
• Lifeline’s service is free and confidential.
• The hotline is staffed by trained counselors.
• We are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
• We have information about mental health services in your area that can help you.
What will happen when I call?
• You will hear a message saying you have reached the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline.
• You will hear hold music while your call is being routed.
• You will be helped by a trained crisis worker.
• You will be given mental health services referrals if needed.
How can I call?
• Dial 1-800-273-TALK (8255).
• If you are a TTY user, please use our TTY number: 1-800-799-4TTY (4889).
• Para obtener asistencia en español durante las 24 horas, llame al 1-888-628-9454.
