Connecting To Crisis Resources

The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is the new, three-digit number for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (NSPL). It is now available in English and Spanish nation-wide.

988 is more than just an easy-to-remember number. It is a direct connection to caring support for anyone in mental health distress. This may include:

  • thoughts of suicide
  • substance use crisis
  • emotional distress

988 is a free service available to everyone.

How To Contact 988

You can contact 988 by chat, text, or phone.

Call or text 988 to be connected with a trained crisis counselor. When you call, you can access support in Spanish by pressing 2. Interpretation services are available in over 150 languages.

To access 988 via chat, visit 988lifeline.org/chat.

The New York State 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.

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SPCNY will send schools and organizations free 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline and suicide prevention resources upon request. 

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988 Resources

View the NYS Office of Mental Health’s 988 Community & Education Toolkit

Other 988 Resources

  • How To Help Someone Experiencing Emotional Distress (Flyer) – English 
  • Wellness Check-In (Poster) – English
  • It’s Okay List (Poster)  – English 
  • It’s Okay To Ask For Help (Poster) – English 
  • What Every Parent/Guardian Needs To Know About Suicide (Brochure) – English | Español
  • What Every Student Needs To Know About Suicide (Brochure) – English
  • What Every Teacher Needs To Know About Suicide (Brochure) – English 
  • Make Your Home Suicide Safer (Brochure) – English | Español

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