“Everyone who contacts the 988 Lifeline will continue to receive access to skilled, caring, culturally competent crisis counselors who can help with suicidal, substance misuse, or mental health crises, or any other kind of emotional distress. Anyone who calls the Lifeline will continue to receive compassion and help,”

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration · said date not stated · reported 2025-07-17

SAMHSA assured the public that all callers to the 988 Lifeline will continue to receive support from crisis counselors.