NYC 988

Health | NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH)

All New Yorkers regardless of immigration statusEveryone

NYC 988 is a free, confidential mental health and substance use crisis line. Reach a counselor by phone, text, or chat 24/7, 365 days a year.

Heads Up

Chat onlineVisit the NYC 988 website (https://nyc988.cityofnewyork.us/en/) anytime to chat with a counselor.Call 988Specialized help is available for veterans, Spanish-speakers, and LGBTQI+ support (for ages 25 and under). Call 711 then 988 if you're hard of hearing and need relay service. Call 911 if you're in immediate danger or need emergency medical attention.Text 988Text "AYUDA" for Spanish.Text 838255 if you're a veteran. Help is available anytime for
  • Stress, depression, and anxiety
  • Substance use and alcohol
  • Finding long-term counseling
  • Suicide prevention and crisis support
  • Peer support from people with similar experiences
  • Referrals to additional servicesCounselors speak English, Spanish, and Chinese. Interpretation services are available in over 200 languages.

    • Eligibility

    NYC 988 doesn't ask about immigration status.

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