It’s nonjudgmental.
It’s a way forward.
It’s whatever help you need,
when you need it.
Get help now.
If you or someone you know is currently experiencing thoughts of suicide, or a mental health or substance use crisis, please call 988 to reach Suicide & Crisis Lifeline and speak with a trained crisis specialist 24/7.
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Indiana 988 offers a way forward, the beginning of getting help, and someone who gets you. The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline is a direct connection to specialists who are trained in suicide and crisis prevention. If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health or substance use crisis, you can call or text 988 from anywhere in Indiana 24/7.
More than just an
easy-to-remember number
988 offers a direct connection to compassionate, accessible care and support for anyone experiencing mental health-related distress – whether that is thoughts of suicide, mental health or substance use crisis, or any other kind of emotional distress. 988 is a way forward. It’s someone who gets you, a listening ear and the nonjudgmental support you need. It’s whatever help you need, when you need it.
People can also dial 988 if they are worried about a loved one who may need crisis support.
The need for a crisis support system is greater than ever.
Community Resources
Someone to Contact
Connect with trained crisis specialists 24/7/365 who offer a direct connection to compassionate, accessible care and support for anyone experiencing thoughts of suicide, a substance-use crisis or any mental health-related crisis.
Someone to Respond
Mobile Crisis Teams offer community-based intervention to individuals in need wherever they are, including at home, work or anywhere in the community. These teams are comprised of individuals with lived experience and behavioral health professionals.
A Safe Place for Help
Crisis receiving and stabilization services offer the community a no-wrong-door access to mental health and substance use care, operating similarly to a hospital emergency room, that accepts all walk-ins and drop-offs. This is short-term in-person care for individuals whose crises cannot be resolved over the phone or with a mobile crisis team.
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Get help now.
If you or someone you know is currently experiencing thoughts of suicide, or a mental health or substance use crisis, please call 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline and speak with a trained crisis specialist 24/7.