988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

Suicide Hotline (Western Maryland)

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

What is 988?
The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is a support helpline for people experiencing mental health or substance use emergencies. People can call (or text or chat) 9-8-8 to talk and to connect with services. To learn more about addiction and related topics, visit stopoverdose.maryland.gov​.

​Connect with a caring call specialist 24/7​
In danger or need immediate medical attention? Call 911 now.

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Veterans – Press 1
Espanol – Marca 2
LGBTQ+ Youth – Press 3

Deaf or Hard of Hearing?
Call 988 Videophone via ASL Now
Learn about other options

Additional information and resources are available at https://health.maryland.gov/bha/Pages/988md.aspx.