Healthcare Innovation January 26, 2026
The 988 Lifeline received over 8 million contacts in 2025
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), a division within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), announced on January 13 a $231M funding opportunity to administer the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. The 988 Lifeline comprises a national network of more than 200 local crisis contact centers, managed by a SAMHSA-funded 988 network administrator.
According to the press release, in 2025, 988 received more than 8 million contacts from help seekers via call, text, chat, and ASL videophone.
Last summer, on July 17, SAMHSA announced that it would no longer silo LGBTQ+ youth services, also known as the “Press 3 option,” of the nation’s Suicide...
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