Facebook post urges people to call, text or chat 988 for support
A recent Facebook post urged people who need someone to talk to to call, text or chat 988, accompanied by a green heart emoji. The post said, “We are here for you whenever you need someone to talk to,” and listed 988 as the contact option.
988 is the national suicide and crisis lifeline in the United States and is intended to connect callers, texters and chat users with trained counselors who can offer immediate emotional support and resources. Health officials and mental health organizations have promoted 988 as an accessible way for people in distress or facing a mental health crisis to get help.
Accessible crisis lines can reduce barriers to care by offering confidential support without the need for an appointment. Advocates say broad awareness of contact options such as call, text and chat helps ensure that more people know how to reach help during difficult moments.
Details about the origin of the Facebook post and the page that published it were limited. We will provide more information as it becomes available.
