Someone to Contact
Nevada's crisis response system is rooted in Nevada 988, which provides free, confidential, 24/7/365 help for anyone facing mental health struggles, emotional distress, alcohol or drug use concerns, or just needing someone to talk to. 988 services are available via call, text, and chat. A specialized Veterans Crisis Line, specialized Spanish line, and translation services are accessible through 988. In addition to 988, other behavioral health support lines focus on specific populations in Nevada.
988 in Nevada
988 contacts are routed to an accredited 988 contact center based on the location where the call, chat, or text originated. Two 988 crisis contact centers are based in Nevada, one in Southern Nevada operated by Carelon Behavioral Health and one in Northern Nevada operated by Crisis Support Services of Nevada. These centers back each other up to maximize the number of contacts handled by crisis counselors located in Nevada.
Nevada 988 is part of a national system and operates in alignment with national standards. Use the FAQ links below to learn more about how 988 works. Start with the National 988 Lifeline FAQs to understand the national system, then use the Nevada 988 FAQs to gain more insights into 988 operations in Nevada.
Links to providers of Nevada 988 services:
Other Nevada Behavioral Health Support Lines
In addition to 988, every Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) in Nevada operates a 24/7/365 crisis call line to help people located in the communities they serve. Other behavioral health support lines in Nevada focus on specific populations. A list of these support lines is available below.