The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, now renamed as the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, is a nationwide network consisting of more than 200 crisis centers. This setup enables the Lifeline to offer local resources, quality care, and pioneering best practices throughout the United States. The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is an esteemed authority in the field of suicide prevention and mental health crisis care. Since its establishment, the Lifeline has spearheaded various initiatives to improve crisis services and promote suicide prevention, such as pioneering public messaging, championing best practices in mental health, and forging groundbreaking partnerships. The Lifeline was launched on January 1, 2005, by the U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) and Vibrant Emotional Health, the grant administrator. Vibrant Emotional Health collaborates with partners such as the National Association of State Mental Health Program Directors (NASMHPD), National Council for Behavioral Health, and Living Works, Inc., a globally recognized organization specializing in suicide intervention skills training, to oversee the project. Since its inception, the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline has undergone independent evaluation by a Columbia University Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene investigation team. Additionally, the Lifeline receives continuous consultation and guidance from national and international experts and researchers with a focus on suicide prevention and crisis response.
The Lifeline is available for everyone, is free, and confidential. You may text 988 to open a chat or you may call 988 or 1-888-628-9454. To have a web-chat you may visit their website at https://988lifeline.org/chat/
For more information you may visit their main page at https://988lifeline.org/
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