LPT: If you’re in America and the next few days find you in a mental health crisis, you can dial or text “988” in all 50 states to be connected to a crisis counselor.
LPT: If you're in America and the next few days find you in a mental health crisis, you can dial or text "988" in all 50 states to be connected to a crisis counselor. Veterans can press "1" after dialing 988 to connect with the Veterans Crisis Lifeline. Veterans can also text the Veterans Crisis Lifeline short code at 838255. Also, I would be remiss if I didn't say that 988 isn't without issues and limitations, and is known for being somewhat "unfriendly" to people they deem not to be in crisis. Also worth co...