Connects individuals with counselors for emotional support and other services via text and online chat. 
All chat communications are secure and confidential.

Chat Support offered by 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

Connects individuals with counselors for emotional support and other services via text and online chat. Veterans can chat with a veteran crisis counselor by texting 838255 or using the veteran chat form.

Programs that provide an opportunity for people who are emotionally distressed to have one-on-one Internet chat room sessions with people who are trained in supportive listening and crisis intervention. The objectives of the sessions are to defuse the immediate crisis, ensure the person's safety, and assist the person to take the next immediate steps toward resolving the problem.

Internet Based Crisis Intervention

Programs that offer text-based services that allow people who are troubled to share their concerns with a counselor or trained volunteer who can help them cope with a traumatic experience or other type of crisis, a difficult relationship or make adjustments that are required in their particular stage in life. Text based services are particularly suitable for people who are concerned about confidentiality and anonymity and are frequently used by troubled teens who are coping with school pressures, breakups, bullying and the stress that comes with trying to fit in.