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If you need to talk, 988 Oregon is here for you.

Whether you’re feeling sad, struggling with alcohol or drug use or just need someone to talk to, our caring counselors are here to listen 24/7. It’s free and confidential.

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Who should reach out to 988 Oregon?

If it’s on your mind, it matters. Reach out when you’re stressed, worried or just feeling really down. If you’re having suicidal thoughts or worried about a friend or family member, we are here for you.

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Some reasons people contact 988

  • thoughts of suicide
  • loneliness
  • overwhelmed or stressed
  • financial concerns
  • support for friends or family
  • drinking or drug use
  • painful memories and losses
  • not feeling seen or valued
  • difficult relationships
  • mental and physical illness

What happens when you contact 988?

  1. You’ll be connected to a real person.
  2. This trained counselor will treat you with understanding and respect.
  3. You will be heard and supported to get through this moment.
  4. Your counselor will connect you with more resources in your community, if needed.

Choose how you connect

Whether you call, text or chat with us, the first thing you will hear or see is a pre-recorded message telling you that you have reached 988. Then, you will quickly be connected to a real person who will ask if you are safe, then listen and offer support.

Call 988

You may hear brief hold music while we work to connect you to a counselor.

You will have the option to connect to a specialized counselor. Press 1 for veterans and 2 for Spanish speakers.

You can also press 0 or stay on the line to be connected to a local counselor.

Talk with a real person.

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Text 988

Take a quick pre-chat survey and then a local counselor will respond.

For specialized support, text:

  • 838255 for veterans
  • “Ayuda” for Spanish speakers

Text with a real person.

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Chat 988

Take a quick pre-chat survey and then a local counselor will respond.

Your answers will help a counselor understand what you are going through and how they can help.

Chat online with a real person.

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988 Lifeline Terms of Service apply.

If you are Deaf/Hard of Hearing

You have several options to connect:

  • Directly dial 988 on a videophone.
  • Connect through our web portal.
  • Live chat 988.
  • Text 988.
  • TTY users can use your preferred relay service or dial 711 then 988.
  • Other resources
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How to help someone else

It’s hard to know what to do if someone you care about is struggling. Our counselors are here to help. Call, text or live chat 988. A counselor will listen to you and help you with next steps. Signs that someone may be struggling include:

Icon of a head silhouette with a star placed over the brain area Trouble focusing or remembering

Icon of a sad face Anger, feeling edgy or lashing out at others

Icon of a person inside of a cloche Changes in behavior, like isolation or risk-taking

Icon of a plate and silverware Eating too much or too little

Icon of a pillow Sleeping too much or too little

Icon of a person running Feeling like you have to keep busy

Icon of bottle of alcohol with cigarette or vape Excessive smoking or drinking

Icon of a medication bottle and a single round pill Using drugs, including over-use of prescriptions

Icon of a battery at 25% charge Lack of energy or always feeling tired

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