988 and NH Rapid Response

988 expands our existing crisis response landscape by supplementing (not replacing) New Hampshire Rapid Response (NHRR).

NHRR provides call, text, and chat services to children, youth, and adults experiencing emotional distress, overwhelm, a mental health or substance misuse crises. Crisis is defined by the person who is calling and there is no wrong reason to call.

Quick facts about 988

·       Calls, text, and chat to 988 route individuals seeking mental health support to trained counselors with the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.

·       Like NH Rapid Response, 988 is confidential, free, and available 24/7/365 (all day, every day!).

·       988 is a resource for you to use for yourself or for families who need help or support.

·       988 provides an alternative to calling 911 or going to the emergency department during a mental health crisis.

·       Call support through 988 is available in English or Spanish.

Note: If you need someone to talk to, 988 is a great option. If you are dialing from a NH area code, chances are good you will reach a NH Lifeline Center, however, if you feel you may need someone to respond in your community, such as an appointment at a community mental health center or a mobile crisis team coming to your location, you should call the NHRR at 833-710-6477. NHRR is the primary way to get an in-person response to a crisis with trained clinicians and peers.