A new 3-digit number is available nationwide allowing people to connect to behavioral or mental health crisis services.

988 can be used by anyone, any time, at no cost. Trained crisis response professionals can support individuals considering suicide, self-harm, or any behavioral or mental health need for themselves or people looking for help for a loved one experiencing a mental health crisis. 

Lifeline services are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week at no cost to the caller.

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