Crisis Phone

If you are feeling overwhelmed by life or emotions, you don’t know where to turn when in crisis, or you are questioning if your life is worth it, call/text/chat with a counselor at 988.

988 Lifeline

If you are feeling overwhelmed by life or emotions, you don’t know where to turn when in crisis, or you are questioning if your life is worth it, call/text/chat with a counselor at 988.

You will get one-on-one support from a skilled, compassionate counselor, 24/7. Your conversation is confidential, you will feel heard and cared about, and you will get connected with local mental health support.

You will get one-on-one support from a skilled, compassionate counselor, 24/7.

If you are experiencing active suicidal or homicidal ideations, please call 911 immediately or go to your nearest emergency room.

What happens when you call the 988 Lifeline?

Here is what you can expect when making a call to the 988 Lifeline.

  • Step 1 of 5: First, you will hear a message that gives you service selection options.

  • Step 2 of 5: Hold music will be played while you are connected to a counselor with our Spanish-language, LGBTQI+ services, or your local 988 Lifeline contact center. For veterans, the phone will ring until a counselor can answer your call.

  • Step 3 of 5: A counselor will say hello and introduce themselves.

  • Step 4 of 5: Your skilled counselor will ask you if you are safe.

  • Step 5 of 5: After they ask about your safety, your counselor will listen to you, understand how your problem is affecting you, provide support, and share any resources that may be helpful.

There is never a cost for any Crisis services.

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110 Franklin Street, Suite 300
Johnstown, PA 15901

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