you are not alone
988 offers 24/7 judgment-free support for mental health, substance use, and more
Providence’s Well Being Trust is proud to support 988 Day, a new national initiative dedicated to raising awareness about the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline while emphasizing the importance of mental health and suicide prevention.
In the U.S., suicide is a leading cause of death with one individual dying by suicide every 11 minutes. In 2022:
- The number of suicides was the highest number ever recorded in the U.S.
- Over 950,000 youth and 1.6 million adults attempted suicide.
- 3% of Asian youth, 12.6% of Latino youth, 12.2% of Black youth, and 15.2% of multiracial youth had serious thoughts of suicide, made suicide plans, or attempted suicide in the past year.
- Nearly 108,000 people died from a drug overdose.
Free, Confidential Emotional Support 24/7
The 988 Lifeline is a national network of local crisis centers that provides emotional support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. 988 provides easy access to immediate care, offering someone to talk to and a safe place for help. Assistance is available in 240 languages through the Lifeline chat and text connects individuals with crisis counselors and additional services.
Mental health continues to be the leading cause of preventable deaths. We can continue to offer timely support for individuals in crisis thanks to 9-8-8. If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available.
Find more information about 988 Day and how you can get involved: samhsa.gov/988Day #988Lifeline
