988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

Contact:

Web: 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

Phone WA Statewide (24x7): 988

Text (24x7): 988

Online Chat (24x7): 988 Lifeline Chat

About:

Lifeline Chat and Text is a service of the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (formerly known as the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline), connecting individuals with crisis counselors for emotional support and other services via web chat or texting 988.

All chat and text centers in the Lifeline network are accredited by either the American Association of Suicidology or the International Council for Helplines. Lifeline Chat and Text are available 24/7 across the U.S. and certain territories.

The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline is committed to supporting individuals in emotional crisis.

Specialized Services:

LGBTQ+

LGBTQ+ people under 25 can access LGBTQ+ support on 988 Crisis Chat or Text from 3 p.m. to 6 a.m. Eastern, daily. You’ll be asked if you want to opt-in to this support before you’re connected to a crisis counselor.

Native

Native and Strong Lifeline is the first program in the nation dedicated to serving American Indian and Alaska Native people. Operated by Volunteers of America Western Washington, this line is available for people who call the 988 and choose option 4. It is specifically for Washington’s American Indian and Alaska Native communities. Calls are answered by Native crisis counselors who are tribal members and descendants closely tied to their communities. Native and Strong Lifeline counselors are fully trained in crisis intervention and support, with particular emphasis on cultural and traditional practices related to healing.

Veterans and active service members

Veterans and active service members can reach the Veterans Crisis Line 24/7.