988 - Nevada
Nevada 988
Nevada 988 provides immediate emotional and mental health support to people throughout Nevada, including those experiencing alcohol or drug use concerns.
The service is:
Free
Available 24/7
Staffed by counselors with crisis-response training
Anonymous, allowing people to share only the information they choose
Based in Nevada and designed to connect Nevadans with appropriate support
Nevada residents can call or text 988 or use online chat. Callers hear options for the Veterans Crisis Line and Spanish-language services before being connected with a trained specialist. The Nevada website reports that most telephone calls are answered within approximately 30 seconds and online chats are typically connected within 60 seconds or less, although actual wait times may vary.
Nevada 988 is intended for anyone experiencing emotional distress or trying to support someone else. People can contact the service for mental health concerns, thoughts of suicide, alcohol or drug use, intense stress, loneliness, relationship problems or simply because they need someone to listen.
Nevada’s website makes an important point: no concern is too small for 988.
The site also distinguishes the three major support numbers:
988 connects people with trained crisis counselors for urgent emotional and mental health support.
911 is for emergencies involving immediate physical danger and connects callers with police, fire or ambulance services.
211 helps people locate non-emergency community resources, including food banks, shelters and substance use treatment services.
Nevada 988 notes that the service is separate from law enforcement and is designed first to provide behavioral health support and guidance.
Learn more: nevada988.org