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Crisis Intervention Hotlines/Helplines | 988 Lifeline

Eligibility

None

Required documents

None

Hours

Monday to Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

988
Voice·

Suicide Lifeline

Languages

Spanish, English, American Sign Language (ASL); Interpretation available in over 150 languages on voice calls only

Application process

(1) Dial the 988 Lifeline for support, OR (2) Chat with a crisis counselor online (3) Callers will have the option to choose between the Veterans Crisis Line or the Spanish Language Crisis Line, (4) If they do not choose an option, Illinois callers will be routed to an Illinois Lifeline Call Center, (5) For TTY users, dial 711 then 1-800-273-8255 or dial 711 then 988 (6) For LGBTQI+ trained counselor, dial 988 then press 3 or text PRIDE to 988.

Fees

No Fees

Service area

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Nationwide 3-digit dialing code for individuals experiencing a crisis or any other kind of emotional distress, including those related to suicide, mental health and/or substance use.

Date of Last Formal Update

04/23/2025

Data provided by

211 DuPage County

Providing organization

988 Lifeline

Nationwide 3-digit dialing code for individuals experiencing a crisis or any other kind of emotional distress, including those related to suicide, mental health and/or substance use.

Crisis Intervention Hotlines/Helplines | 988 Lifeline