NYC 988 Crisis Line - Suicide & Mental Health Support
About This Group
NYC 988 provides free, confidential, 24/7 crisis support for anyone in New York experiencing suicidal thoughts, emotional distress, mental health crises, or substance use emergencies. As the local implementation of the national 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, NYC 988 connects callers with trained crisis counselors who provide immediate support in over 200 languages. The service also connects individuals with local mental health resources and follow-up care.
What to Expect
When you call or text 988 in New York, you are connected with a trained crisis counselor who listens without judgment, helps assess your immediate safety, provides emotional support, and works with you to develop a plan for next steps. Services are available in over 200 languages. Chat is available online for those who prefer text-based communication. Counselors can also connect callers with local mental health services for ongoing support.
About the 988 Lifeline
The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is a national network of local crisis centers providing free, confidential emotional support to people in crisis. In New York, calls are routed to locally staffed centers that understand the city’s and 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
NYC 988 is available to anyone in New York 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: nyc988.cityofnewyork.us
Additional Information
Cost: Completely free and confidential.
Registration: No registration needed — call 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.