988 New Mexico - Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
About This Group
988 New Mexico provides free, 24/7 crisis support for anyone in the state experiencing suicidal thoughts, substance use crises, mental health emergencies, or emotional distress. As the local connection point for the national 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, the service offers call, text, and chat options staffed by trained crisis counselors who provide immediate support, safety planning, and connections to local resources.
What to Expect
When you dial or text 988, you are connected with a trained crisis counselor who will listen without judgment, help assess your immediate safety, provide emotional support, and work with you to develop a plan for next steps. The service is available in English and Spanish, and ASL video relay is available for deaf and hard of hearing individuals. Online chat is also accessible through the 988 Lifeline website.
About the 988 Lifeline
The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is a national network of local crisis centers that provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress. In New Mexico, calls are routed to locally staffed crisis centers that understand the state’s unique communities and resources.
Meeting Details
Schedule: 24/7, 365 days a year
Format: Phone, text, and online chat
Access: Call or text 988; Chat at 988lifeline.org/chat
Who This Group Is For
The 988 Lifeline is available to anyone in New Mexico experiencing suicidal thoughts, emotional distress, mental health crisis, or substance use crisis, as well as anyone concerned about a loved one.
Contact Information
Phone/Text: 988
Chat: 988lifeline.org/chat
Website: 988nm.org
Additional Information
Cost: Completely free.
Registration: No registration needed — dial or text 988 anytime.
Confidentiality: All contacts are confidential.
Disclaimer: This listing is provided for informational purposes only. If you are in immediate danger, please call 911. The 988 Lifeline is available 24/7 for crisis support.