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988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline Chat
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general
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https://bewellbruin.ucla.edu/resource/988-suicide-crisis-lifeline-chat
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https://bewellbruin.ucla.edu/guide
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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](https://bewellbruin.ucla.edu/resources/1-1-consult)
[Personal Crisis Support](https://bewellbruin.ucla.edu/resources/personal-crisis-support)
[Suicide Prevention](https://bewellbruin.ucla.edu/resources/suicide-prevention)

## General Info

Time
:   24 hours a day / 7 days a week

Location
:   [Online](https://bewellbruin.ucla.edu/resources/online)

Who
:   [Undergraduate](https://bewellbruin.ucla.edu/resources/undergraduate)
    [Graduate & Professional](https://bewellbruin.ucla.edu/resources/graduate-professional)
    [Faculty & Staff](https://bewellbruin.ucla.edu/resources/faculty-staff)
    [Alumni](https://bewellbruin.ucla.edu/resources/alumni)

## Contact Info

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

Phone
:   [988](tel:9-88)

## 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](https://988lifeline.org/stories/) - 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.