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Title
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline Chat
Category
general
UUID
61e9f2399634465c908ff19400b0fbb8
Source URL
https://bewellbruin.ucla.edu/resource/988-suicide-crisis-lifeline-chat
Parent URL
https://bewellbruin.ucla.edu/guide
Crawl Time
2026-03-11T06:42:09+00:00
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988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline Chat

Source: https://bewellbruin.ucla.edu/resource/988-suicide-crisis-lifeline-chat Parent: https://bewellbruin.ucla.edu/guide

The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (formerly known as the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline) provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, across the United States. The Lifeline is comprised of a national network of over 200 local crisis centers, combining custom local care and resources with national standards and best practices.

1 on 1 Consult Personal Crisis Support Suicide Prevention

General Info

Time : 24 hours a day / 7 days a week

Location : Online

Who : Undergraduate Graduate & Professional Faculty & Staff Alumni

Contact Info

Website : https://988lifeline.org/chat/

Phone : 988

Details

Call or Text - 988 for Suicide & Crisis Lifeline Support (24/7)

After a brief survey, the Lifeline Chat will connect you to a counselor that will listen to you and provide emotional support and resources for whatever you are experiencing. There may be wait time to chat with a counselor, so in the case of an emergency contact 988 to find help immediately. The Lifeline Chat also offers specialized care for members of the LGBTQIA+ community, as well as for veterans. Stories of Hope and Recovery - Explore stories from people that have experienced mental health struggles, such as anxiety addiction, and more, who found ways to cope and care for their well-being.