9-8-8 is America’s first 3-digit number dedicated to suicide prevention and crisis support.
The 988 Lifeline provides an immediate and over-the-phone connection to compassionate, supportive, and accessible care for anyone experiencing mental health related distress, or those who are trying to support a loved one who’s struggling.
By calling or texting 988, or visiting 988lifeline.org to chat, you’ll talk with a trained Crisis Counselor within the Lifeline network.
Calls from seventeen counties within New York State and chats/texts from all across the state are answered by trained Crisis Counselors at Suicide Prevention & Crisis Service of Tompkins County who listen, understand how experiences are affecting callers, provide support, and explore/connect them to resources when appropriate.
Have questions about the 988 Lifeline?
Dial 988
Local Crisis Line: 607.272.1616
LGBTQ+ Peer Support Line: 607.276.1771