The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline’s mission is to provide immediate assistance to individuals in suicidal crisis by connecting them to the nearest available suicide prevention and mental health service provider through a toll-free telephone number: 1-800-273-TALK (8255). It is the only national suicide prevention and intervention telephone resource funded by the Federal Government. Find out more
What’s New
Hurricane Resources In the wake of Hurricane Katrina, and in anticipation of Hurricane Rita, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline would like to pass on information and resources that may be useful to crisis center staff and members of the public who might be concerned about persons reside in the Gulf Coast region. This document includes summary information on Lifeline centers, as well as general information for the public. Find out More.
The Lifeline Media Outreach Toolkit Is Now Available Online!Spread the word that mental health problems are treatable and help is available. This comprehensive toolkit provides you with everything you need to conduct a promotional campaign throughout the year as well as during mental health events. The toolkit includes media outreach materials, marketing materials, and partnership development materials. Find out more
Lifeline Radio Public Service Announcements Inform your community about the Lifeline with these radio public service announcements (PSAs). Send these scripts to the public service director at your local radio stations so that they can inform their listeners. Find out more