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Crisis centers in the 988 Lifeline network may independently utilize call recordings for quality assurance and training purposes, dependent on the best practices of the center. This message is part of our greeting in order to let our callers know that they may be recorded by the local crisis center.

If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health or substance use crisis, you can call or text 988 from anywhere in Indiana 24/7.

988 is now the three-digit dialing code that routes callers to the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (or 988 Lifeline). On July 16, 2022, the Lifeline transitioned away from the National Suicide Prevention Line reached through a 10-digit number to the three-digit 988 Lifeline.

?Whenever you need to call, I'm here.? ... ?I wish I could be there right now.? ... ?You're still in my thoughts. ... ?Your family is lucky to have you through all this.? ... ?Maybe I can't be there, but there's definitely something I can do. ... ?Hey, get well soon. ... ?You're doing a great job with a major responsibility.

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline officially launched across the United States on July 16, 2022.

Lifeline services are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week at no cost to the caller. Trained 988 counselors located at 13 PA crisis call centers can immediately provide phone-based support and/or connections to local resources.

The 988 Lifeline was established to improve access to immediate support to meet the nation's growing mental health, suicide, and substance use distress needs.

Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services says less than 2% of current calls to the Suicide Prevention Lifeline require connection to an emergency service such as 911.

988 is a free, confidential help line for New York City residents. You can call 24 hours a day/7 days a week. The staff of trained mental health professionals help callers find mental health and substance abuse services. 988 is multilingual and multicultural.

The vast majority of 988 callers are served by the helpline directly, through which Massachusetts' 988 centers work collaboratively with callers to provide compassionate support. Lifeline specialists provide compassionate, non judgmental listening.