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NYC 988

Talk, text, or chat for mental health help

Health
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All New Yorkers

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What this program is

NYC 988 is a free, confidential mental health and substance use crisis line. Reach a counselor by phone, text, or chat 24/7, 365 days a year.

Heads up

  • Chat online
  • Visit the NYC 988 website (https://nyc988.cityofnewyork.us/en/) anytime to chat with a counselor.
  • Call 988
  • Specialized help is available for veterans, Spanish-speakers, and LGBTQI+ support (for ages 25 and under).
  • Call 711 then 988 if you're hard of hearing and need relay service.
  • Call 911 if you're in immediate danger or need emergency medical attention.
  • Text 988
  • Text "AYUDA" for Spanish.
  • Text 838255 if you're a veteran.
  • Help is available anytime for
  • Stress, depression, and anxiety
  • Substance use and alcohol
  • Finding long-term counseling
  • Suicide prevention and crisis support
  • Peer support from people with similar experiences
  • Referrals to additional services
  • Counselors speak English, Spanish, and Chinese. Interpretation services are available in over 200 languages.

Get help

Visit the website

Find other mental health services on the NYC 988 website (https://nyc988.cityofnewyork.us/en/).

Check out free mobile apps to help manage your health and emotional wellbeing (https://nycwell.cityofnewyork.us/en/app-library/).

Call 311

Ask for "NYC 988."

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Source and last updated

Source
NYC Benefits Platform (kvhd-5fmu) View dataset
Agency
NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH)
Updated
Source: June 10, 2026 · Synced August 18, 2026
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