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What is Nevada 988?

Nevada 988 is our state’s resource for immediate emotional and mental health support, as well as alcohol and drug
use issues.

Nevada 988 trained counselors provide compassionate support and guidance to individuals experiencing emotional distress. We are here to listen, support, and guide you through whatever you are going through.

Nevada 988 is:

Free

Available 24/7

Staffed by counselors with crisis training 

Completely anonymous—only share the information you choose to 

Based in Nevada for Nevadans 

What to expect

Call

  1. Dial 988
  2. A message will play (listen here)
  3. You will hear options:
Press 1 for veterans, Press 2 for Spanish, all others stay on the line
  4.  Music will play while connecting you with a trained specialist (most calls are answered within
30 seconds)

Text

  1. Send a text to 988
  2. Answer a few simple questions
  3. You’ll be connected with a trained specialist

Online Chat

  1. Click here to get started
  2. Answer a few simple questions
  3. You’ll be connected with a trained specialist (typically within 60 seconds or less)

Who should use Nevada 988?

Nevada 988 is for anyone dealing with any type of emotional distress or those looking to support someone in distress. Whether you’re facing mental health struggles, emotional distress, alcohol or drug use concerns, or just need someone to talk to, our caring counselors are here for you.

Your concerns and problems are not too small for Nevada 988. If you are experiencing emotional distress, we are here to listen and help.

988 vs 911 vs 211

Understanding the differences between these services can help you connect with the one that’s right for your needs.

988

  1. Dedicated to urgent emotional and mental health support
  2. Individuals connect with a trained 988 counselor
  3. 988 is separate from law enforcement

911

  1. For all emergencies and physical dangers
  2. Callers connect with police, fire or ambulance services
for immediate assistance
  3. These first responders have limited mental health training

211

  1. Non-emergency number, operates
Monday–Friday, 9am–9pm
  2. Callers looking to connect with local resources, including food banks, shelters and substance use treatment options
  3. Operators are not trained in counseling or suicide prevention