Maryland Department of Health
Behavioral Health Administration

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
What is 988?
The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is a support helpline for people experiencing mental health or substance use emergencies. People can call (or text or chat) 9-8-8 to talk and to connect with services. To learn more about addiction and related topics, visit stopoverdose.maryland.gov​.

The 988 Lifeline Supports LGBTQIA+ Marylanders​
Marylanders seeking LGBTQIA+ support for themselves and loved ones can get help by calling, texting, or chatting at 988. Trained and compassionate specialists will listen and connect you with resources and additional support.​


​Connect with a caring call specialist 24/7​
In danger or need immediate medical attention? Call 911 now.


 


Call 988

 


Text 988

 


Chat online



Call 988 Today
Veterans - Press 1
Espanol - Marca 2
​
Deaf or Hard of Hearing?
Call 988 Videophone via ASL Now
Learn about other options


 ​
Find s​​​ervices​​

In addition to contacting 988, you​ can find mental health and substance use services for you or your loved one.​​​

​​​​​​We also encourage professionals and providers to review and share free outreach materials from our 988 Toolkit and check out​ this video about what 988 is and how it works​, and explore our 988 FAQs​.​​​​​​
​
988 FAQs
988 Toolkit
​
​
​
​
​
​
​
​
​
​
​
​

9-8-8 in Maryland
For Telecommunication Service Providers: 988 Fee Information  ​