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If someone is in immediate danger or needs urgent medical help, call 911 now.
United States
- Call or text 988 for the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.
- Chat online at 988lifeline.org.
- Veterans, service members, and their families can call 988, then press 1, or text 838255.
- Spanish-language support is available by calling 988 and pressing 2, texting AYUDA to 988, or using Spanish chat through 988 Lifeline.
988 is for mental health, substance use, emotional distress, and suicide-related crises. It can also be used when you are worried about someone else.
Outside The United States
Use your local emergency number or local crisis line. If there is immediate physical danger, contact emergency services first.
Sources: SAMHSA 988 FAQ and 988 Lifeline.
NorthStar does not collect crisis disclosures on this page. Use the official services above or local emergency services for immediate help.