Providers & Professionals

Professional Initiatives

The 988 Lifeline network is proud to be a partner in and a leader of multiple initiatives to raise public awareness and further the field of mental health and…

Our Network

The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is a national network comprised of over 200 local contact centers. These centers provide people with mental health support…

Best Practices

The 988 Lifeline provides mental health professionals and crisis centers in the 988 Lifeline network with innovative best practices and resources in the field…

Research and Evaluation

Overview Since 2001, the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (988 Lifeline) has been evaluating and strengthening best practices for crisis helplines through an…

Media Resources

Get the 988 Lifeline logo, order 988 Lifeline print materials, and find recommendations to help raise awareness online or cover issues of suicide in the news.

Careers

988 Lifeline centers are looking for empathetic volunteers, employees, and interns to serve as crisis counselors answering phones, chats, and texts…

For The Press

Best Practices For Covering Suicide Covering suicide is never easy, but it’s very important to do it right. Research has shown that improper reporting on…