24/7 service answering the 988 Helpline for Central Maryland, the 988 National Backup helpline, and 988 Text & Chat. Trained counselors provide emotional support, referrals, information, safety planning, crisis intervention, and mobile response as needed.

What is 988?

The 988 Helpline is a national hotline offering one-on-one confidential and free support for mental health, suicide, and substance use-related problems for anyone in need, 24/7. We act as Central Maryland’s regional administrator and provider, but can respond to anyone in need.

What Can We Help With?

• General emotional support

• Depression and anxiety

• Substance use support

• Sexual identity

• Economic hardship

• Referrals

• Mobile dispatch