From Crisis to Care. You Matter.
The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
If you or someone you know are struggling emotionally or having a hard time, calling 988 can be the difference in getting the help you need. It’s important to take care of yourself when you are supporting someone through a difficult time, as this may bring up difficult emotions. If it does, please reach out for support yourself. For Veterans, Call 988, Press Option 1.
If you need to talk, the 988 Lifeline is here.
At the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, we understand that life's challenges can sometimes be difficult. Whether you're facing mental health struggles, emotional distress, alcohol or drug use concerns, or just need someone to talk to, our caring counselors are here for you. You are not alone.
Call 988
Using the 988 Lifeline is free. When you call, text, or chat the 988 Lifeline, your conversation is confidential. The 988 Lifeline provides you judgment-free care. Connecting with someone can help save your life.
24/7 Text
Text HOME to 741741 from anywhere in the United States – 24/7, free, confidential. A live, trained volunteer Crisis Counselor receives the text and responds. The volunteer Crisis Counselor will help you move from a hot moment to a cool calm.
24/7 Chat
If you’re struggling, it’s okay to share your feelings. To start, you could copy one of these pre-written messages and send it to a trusted contact. "This is really hard for me to say but I’m having painful thoughts and it might help to talk. Are you free?"
Deaf/HoH Videophone
How To Take Care of Yourself. If you're struggling, you can videophone, call, text, or chat online with the 988 Lifeline. We're available 24/7 and confidential.
LA County PMRT Mental Health Mobile Crisis Response Team
PMRT provides mobile crisis response for clients experiencing a psychiatric emergency. The LACDMH clinicians perform evaluations for individuals at risk of harming themselves or others.
Personal Safety Plan
Have a step-by-step plan ready for if/when you feel depressed, suicidal, or in crisis, so you can start at step one and continue through the steps until you feel safe. Having a template on hand with an established plan may be helpful, or you can get help and guidance at mysafetyplan.org/.
Help Someone in Need
The end of a relationship. Loss of a job. Housing instability. Feeling a loss of purpose. At some point, everyone will face a challenge. Some of those challenges may develop into a crisis. Recognizing a crisis in yourself or those you care about can help you know when to find support.
Health and Safety
Utilize the Safety Assessment model to connect and assess the immediate safety of people seeking support, listen to and clarify a person’s story, collaboratively develop a plan for safety, and offer follow-up as needed.
Veteran Resources
Sustain Your Creative Practice & Explore New Creative Avenues: Make creativivity a part of your life, even as you progress in your recovery journey. It can continue to support your sobriety, foster personal growth, and enhance your overall well-being.
Mental Illness (NAMI)
Dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness. Their Alliance includes 700 NAMI State Offices and Affiliates working in your community to provide support and education.
Substance Abuse Care (SAMHSA)
SAMHSA's National Helpline is a free, confidential, 24/7, 365-day-a-year treatment referral and information service (in English and Spanish)
Parents Helping Parents
California Parent & Youth Helpline, the Parent Stress Line, and the National Parent & Youth Helpline. Free, confidential, anonymous support helpline with parenting issues. Available 24 hours a day.