09/08/2026
988 Reasons: Your reason is enough.
Today is 988 day, a national day led by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) to raise awareness of the 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline and its impact. Today is meant to reduce stigma and promote the importance of seeking emotional and mental health support.
988 gives you a simple three-digit number to reach a skilled, compassionate counselor 24/7 via call, text, or online chat.
You can call 988 for any mental health reason including: thoughts or feelings of su***de, drug or alcohol misuse, emotional distress, anxiety, depression, mental illness, loneliness, trauma, bullying, stress, relationship troubles, or just needing to talk to someone. There is always someone there to listen and help.
*Only small percentage of 988 calls involve law enforcement, typically with caller's consent, and 988 counselors share information only when necessary to save a life.