Mental Health Resources

updated February 24, 2026

988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline

Dial 988 or 1-800-273-8255 for the suicide crisis hotline or visit 988lifeline.org
988 has been designated as the new three-digit dialing code that will route callers to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (now known as the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline). When people call, text, or chat 988, they will be connected to trained counselors that are part of the existing Lifeline network. These trained counselors will listen, understand how their problems are affecting them, provide support, and connect them to resources if necessary.

Other Mental Health Hotlines

You can always call 211 to speak to someone and find local assistance, but there are also dedicated helplines available to anyone in the U.S.

• Veterans Crisis Line: call 1-800-273-TALK (8255) and press 1; or text 838255
• Crisis Text Line: text the word ‘Home’ to 741-741
• The Trevor Lifeline for LGBTQ Youth: call 1-866-488-7386
• The Trans Lifeline: call 1-877-565-8860

2nd Floor Youth Helpline: 1-888-222-2228 (call or text).
2NDFLOOR is a confidential helpline for New Jersey’s youth that helps find solutions to problems they face at home, at school, or at play.