988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline – General Crisis Support (24/7)
LGBTQ+ Services — LGBTQ+ Crisis & Peer Support Hotline in California. Call or text 988 for free, confidential, 24/7 crisis support. The former dedicated LGBTQ+ option at 988 has ended. LGBTQ+ young people can contact the Trevor Project directly by texting START to 678-678 or visiting thetrevorproject.org/get-help/.
Phone: 988
Website: https://988lifeline.org/
Services offered: General 24/7 crisis counseling (call or text 988), Trevor Project support for LGBTQ+ young people (text START to 678-678).
Ages served: All ages
Good to know: The former 988 LGBTQ+ specialized option has ended. Call or text 988 for general crisis support, or text START to 678-678 for the Trevor Project.
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Frequently asked questions about 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline – General Crisis Support (24/7)
How do I contact 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline – General Crisis Support (24/7)?
You can call 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline – General Crisis Support (24/7) at 988 in California. Their website is https://988lifeline.org/.
What services does 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline – General Crisis Support (24/7) offer?
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline – General Crisis Support (24/7) offers General 24/7 crisis counseling (call or text 988), Trevor Project support for LGBTQ+ young people (text START to 678-678).. Serves All ages. Call or text 988 for free, confidential, 24/7 crisis support. The former dedicated LGBTQ+ option at 988 has ended. LGBTQ+ young people can contact the Trevor Project directly by texting START to 678-678 or visiting thetrevorproject.org/get-help/.
Are services at 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline – General Crisis Support (24/7) free or low-cost?
Many community lgbtq+ services providers offer free, sliding-scale, or Medicaid-covered services. Call 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline – General Crisis Support (24/7) at 988 to confirm pricing, accepted insurance, and any income requirements before your visit.
Does 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline – General Crisis Support (24/7) offer services in other languages?
Call 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline – General Crisis Support (24/7) at 988 to ask about languages supported. Many providers offer Spanish-language services or interpretation. The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline supports English and Spanish 24/7 (press 2 for Spanish).
Who is eligible for services at 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline – General Crisis Support (24/7)?
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline – General Crisis Support (24/7) reports serving All ages. Eligibility can also depend on income, residency, and the specific service needed — call 988 to confirm before visiting.
What if I'm in crisis right now?
If you or someone you love is in immediate danger, call 911. For mental health emergencies, call or text 988 — the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — for free, 24/7, confidential support. Veterans press 1; LGBTQ+ youth press 3.
In crisis? Call or text 988 for free, 24/7, confidential support. Veterans press 1. For immediate danger call 911.