Virginia is here to help - Virginia 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
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Virginia is here to help - Virginia 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
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Do you need help from the police, firefighters, or EMT workers?
Call 911 now.
Are you or someone you know experiencing a mental
health crisis?
Call 988 now.
VIRGINIA IS HERE TO HELP.
¿Necesita ayuda de la policía, bomberos, o trabajadores de EMT?
Llama al 911 ahora.
¿Está usted o alguien que conoce en una crisis de salud mental?
Llama al 988 ahora.
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About 988
About Mental Health Crisis
Crisis Continuum of Care
FAQS
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Help is here for you
Are you or someone you know in a mental health crisis right now?
Dial 988.
Call 988 now
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What is Virginia’s 988 service?
WHAT IS VIRGINIA’S 988 SERVICE?
988 is a three-digit calling code for mental health crisis in Virginia. By calling 988, you can get free, immediate help from a trained crisis worker 24/7 if you’re thinking about suicide, are worried about a friend or loved one, or would like emotional support.
What happens when I call?
Here’s what you can expect when you call 988.
First, you’ll be asked to choose from a few options, so we can get you the right kind of help.
A trained crisis worker will listen and work with you to get you the support you need.
If you want additional help, your crisis worker can assist with connection to local mental health professionals or community resources.
Beyond the 988 call:
Learn more about Virginia’s Crisis Continuum of Care.
When should I call 911?
WHEN SHOULD YOU CALL 911 INSTEAD?
988 workers are trained to help you with mental health-related distress and to connect you with resources. 911 focuses on dispatching emergency medical services, fire, and police, when they’re needed.
Find out more about Virginia’s 988 services.
How to know when it’s a mental health crisis
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What is 911 diversion?
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10,185
average calls per month
Virginia 988’s crisis workers have helped an average of 10,185 people per month in 2024. In the month of June 2024, 12,958 Virginians sought help from 988.
24/7
connection to crisis help
No matter when you or someone you know are experiencing a mental health crisis, the trained crisis workers of 988 are ready to help you through it.
Chat with us now
Questions?
Email us at
[email protected]
Resources
REACH Program ›
for individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities
Virginia 988 toolkit ›
National Assets:
National 988 ›
National Action Alliance ›
SAMHSA ›
REPORTERS AND MEDIA REPRESENTATIVES, CONTACT:
Lauren Cunningham
Communications Director
[email protected]
804-956-5434.
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Do you need help from the police, firefighters, or EMT workers?
Call 911 now.
Are you or someone you know experiencing a mental
health crisis?
Call 988 now.
VIRGINIA IS HERE TO HELP.
¿Necesita ayuda de la policía, bomberos, o trabajadores de EMT?
Llama al 911 ahora.
¿Está usted o alguien que conoce en una crisis de salud mental?
Llama al 988 ahora.
Home
About 988
About Mental Health Crisis
Crisis Continuum of Care
FAQS
Media Resources
For providers
Help is here for you
Are you or someone you know in a mental health crisis right now?
Dial 988.
Call 988 now
Chat with us
What is Virginia’s 988 service?
WHAT IS VIRGINIA’S 988 SERVICE?
988 is a three-digit calling code for mental health crisis in Virginia. By calling 988, you can get free, immediate help from a trained crisis worker 24/7 if you’re thinking about suicide, are worried about a friend or loved one, or would like emotional support.
What happens when I call?
Here’s what you can expect when you call 988.
First, you’ll be asked to choose from a few options, so we can get you the right kind of help.
A trained crisis worker will listen and work with you to get you the support you need.
If you want additional help, your crisis worker can assist with connection to local mental health professionals or community resources.
Beyond the 988 call:
Learn more about Virginia’s Crisis Continuum of Care.
When should I call 911?
WHEN SHOULD YOU CALL 911 INSTEAD?
988 workers are trained to help you with mental health-related distress and to connect you with resources. 911 focuses on dispatching emergency medical services, fire, and police, when they’re needed.
Find out more about Virginia’s 988 services.
How to know when it’s a mental health crisis
Read on
About Virginia 988
Get details
What is 911 diversion?
Learn more
Questions and Answers
Start here
10,185
average calls per month
Virginia 988’s crisis workers have helped an average of 10,185 people per month in 2024. In the month of June 2024, 12,958 Virginians sought help from 988.
24/7
connection to crisis help
No matter when you or someone you know are experiencing a mental health crisis, the trained crisis workers of 988 are ready to help you through it.
Chat with us now
Questions?
Email us at
[email protected]
Resources
REACH Program ›
for individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities
Virginia 988 toolkit ›
National Assets:
National 988 ›
National Action Alliance ›
SAMHSA ›
REPORTERS AND MEDIA REPRESENTATIVES, CONTACT:
Lauren Cunningham
Communications Director
[email protected]
804-956-5434.
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