988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
When someone is experiencing a mental health, substance use, or emotional crisis, immediate support can make all the difference. Lenape Valley Foundation now operates the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline for Bucks County, providing local access to trained crisis professionals 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Similar to how 911 connects people to emergency medical and public safety services, 988 provides a simple, easy-to-remember number for behavioral health crises. Individuals can call, text, or chat with trained specialists who offer compassionate, confidential support and help connect callers to appropriate local resources and services.
Who Can Contact 988?
988 is available to anyone experiencing:
- Suicidal thoughts or emotional distress
- Mental health crises
- Substance use-related crises
- Concerns about a loved one in crisis
- Any situation requiring immediate behavioral health support
What to Expect
When you contact 988, you’ll be connected with trained behavioral health professionals who can:
- Provide immediate crisis intervention and emotional support
- Assess your situation and safety needs
- Help de-escalate a crisis
- Connect you with local mental health and community resources
- Coordinate follow-up care when appropriate
Part of LVF’s Crisis Care Continuum
The addition of 988 strengthens Lenape Valley Foundation’s comprehensive crisis services network, which includes mobile crisis services, walk-in crisis care, crisis residential services at The Lodge, and future expanded crisis stabilization services through Bright Path Center. Together, these programs ensure Bucks County residents have access to timely, effective support whenever and wherever they need it.
Get Help Now
If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health or substance use crisis, help is available 24/7.
Call or text 988 to connect with a trained crisis specialist immediately.