10/28/2025
The 988 hotline works by connecting anyone in the U.S. who is experiencing a mental health to trained counselors via call, text, or online chat. When you dial or text 988, your contact is routed to a local crisis center based on your area code, where a trained counselor will listen, provide support, and help find local resources. If a local center cannot answer, the call is routed to a national backup center. The service is free, confidential, and available 24/7 for issues ranging from suicidal thoughts and substance use to general emotional distress.
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