Suicide and Crisis Lifeline - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Eligibility
Hours
Voice - (800)273-TALK
Voice - Intake Phone and Text
Voice - Intake Spanish Language Line
Interpretation services
Interpreter line available upon request. May offer a Spanish, Somali, or Hmong Specialist speaker depending on availability.
Application process
- Call. Phone prompts include options for a Spanish language option by pressing option 2 or if a veteran by dialing extension 1. - Text option available by texting any greeting to start a conversation - Visit website and go to 'Chat' and fill out a 'Pre-Chat Survey' and submit to start an online chat session - Videophone services available for deaf/hard of hearing individuals via the website https://988lifeline.org/help-yourself/for-deaf-hard-of-hearing/
Fees
Donations accepted; none
Service area
MN
Other Information
Program Fees
Hours of Operation
Description
A free and confidential 24 hour/7 day a week hotline providing mental health crisis and emotional support to those in suicidal crisis, emotional crisis, or third parties reaching out on their behalf. The caller will be routed to the closest possible crisis center in their area first and rerouted to a backup center if their local center is unavailable. Online chat is available, and other resources to help individuals are listed on the website. The website lists information about how to help oneself and others when in crisis, finding resources, and best practices for mental health providers. Videophone services are available for deaf/hard of hearing individuals via the 988 website here.
Last Assured
09/11/2025
What's Here
Providing organization
988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
National hotline staffed by suicide prevention call specialists providing free and confidential support for people in emotional or suicidal crisis, suicide prevention, and referrals to crisis resources. Also, offers a specialized line to support veterans, active military, and their families.