West Virginia (WOAY) September 8 is 988 Day, a day for showing up and caring out loud.
Mental health matters, and 988 provides judgment-free support 24/7.
The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline offers callers judgment-free, compassionate support.
If you are experiencing emotional distress, mental health challenges, problems with substance use, loneliness, thoughts of suicide, or self-harm, you can call or text 988 to get connected with a caring, skilled counselor who can provide culturally competent support.
The Lifeline connects people to counselors across a network of more than 200 local crisis contact centers, offering support rooted in local communities.
When you contact 988, you receive support from someone who cares, help creating a plan to stay safe, and information about local resources and options for follow-up.
