When to Use 988
IF YOU OR SOMEONE ELSE IS IN CRISIS, YOU CAN CALL OR TEXT 988 OR VISIT 988LIFELINE.ORG
The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (formerly known as the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline) offers 24/7 call, text and chat access to trained crisis counselors who can help people experiencing suicidal, substance use, and/or mental health crisis, or any other kind of emotional distress. People can also dial 988 if they are worried about a loved one who may need crisis support.
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You can still access these numbers for help as well:
The Georgia Crisis and Access Line: 1-800-715-4225
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255
Note: If you’re having a medical emergency, a safety emergency requiring law enforcement or a fire emergency, DIAL 911
For more information on 988 you can also check out the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) FAQs: https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/988/faqs