When you dial 1-800-273-TALK, your call will be routed to the nearest available crisis center in our network. We currently have more than 130 centers in the network and you will probably speak to one in your area. To find out where the nearest center is, take a look at our Crisis Center Map. Each center operates independently of the Lifeline and has its own trained staff.

When the crisis center answers your call, you will speak to an actual human being, who will listen, ask you questions, and do their best to help you.

I'm Calling for Myself

Crisis center staff will listen and talk with you. If needed, they can give you information about local community resources or services to help you after the call is over. You are always free to call 1-800-273-TALK again for followup or to check in.

I'm Calling for Somone I Care About

If you are worried that someone you know is in crisis or is thinking about suicide, our centers can help. A crisis worker might:

• Give you ideas and tips about how to approach the person you're concerned about. The crisis worker can help you think about what to say to encourage your friend or loved one to seek help.
• In some cases, the center can conference you together with the person you are concerned about
• Some communities have mobile crisis outreach teams that can visit people in their homes. If your area has an outreach team, our center will connect you with it.

I'm Calling for Mental Health Information

You don't have to be in crisis to call. Our centers can answer general questions about mental health, depression, suicide, community health resources, and more. You also can call to find out more about suicide prevention activities in your area.

Some Facts About the Lifeline

• The call is toll-free from any phone in the United States.
• Our line operates all day, every day, so you can reach a crisis worker whenever you need one.
• Your call is confidential, which means that the crisis counselor will make every effort to keep your identity private.
• We have services in English (1-800-273-8255) and Spanish (1-888-628-9454).
• We are the only federally funded national hotline network.