Lines for Life - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline - Portland OR
About This Group
Lines for Life is Oregon’s premier crisis intervention organization, operating the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, the Alcohol & Drug Helpline, the Senior Loneliness Line, a Military Helpline, and YouthLine. Based in Portland with statewide reach, Lines for Life provides free, confidential 24/7 crisis support for anyone experiencing suicidal thoughts, emotional distress, substance use crises, or mental health emergencies.
What to Expect
When you reach out to Lines for Life, you’ll connect with trained crisis counselors who provide compassionate, non-judgmental support. The 988 line handles all mental health crises with phone, chat, and text options in English and Spanish. The Alcohol & Drug Helpline provides specialized substance use support. The Senior Loneliness Line addresses isolation in older adults. YouthLine connects young people with trained teen volunteers who understand youth-specific challenges. All services are available around the clock.
About Lines for Life
Lines for Life has been Oregon’s lifeline for decades, answering hundreds of thousands of calls and preventing countless suicides. The organization is dedicated to the belief that no one should face a crisis alone, and that every call answered is a life potentially saved.
Meeting Details
Availability: 24/7/365
Format: Phone, chat, and text
Coverage: Statewide Oregon
Who This Group Is For
Anyone experiencing a mental health crisis, suicidal thoughts, substance use emergency, emotional distress, or loneliness. Specialized lines serve youth, seniors, military members, and Spanish speakers.
Contact Information
988 Crisis Line: Call or text 988 (24/7)
Alcohol & Drug Helpline: (800) 923-4357
Senior Loneliness Line: (800) 282-7035
Military Helpline: (888) 457-4838
YouthLine: (877) 968-8491
Website: linesforlife.org
Additional Information
Cost: All services are completely free
Registration: No registration needed — call, text, or chat anytime
Confidentiality: All contacts are confidential
This listing is for informational purposes only and does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation.