Atlanta joins communities across the country today in recognizing 988 Day, a national effort to raise awareness of the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.
The Atlanta City Council will recognize September 8, 2026, as 988 Day in the City of Atlanta with a proclamation encouraging Atlantans to learn about and share the Lifeline.
Raising awareness of 988 has also been important to Mayor Andre Dickens, who discussed opportunities to promote the Lifeline with Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities Commissioner Kevin Tanner. That conversation helped lead to the City’s broader awareness effort.
What is 988?
The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline provides free and confidential support 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
People can call or text 988 or use online chat to connect with trained crisis professionals for support and help finding additional resources. The Lifeline is available for people experiencing emotional distress, mental health challenges, substance use concerns or other behavioral health crises.
Your Reason Is Reason Enough
This year marks the third annual 988 Day. The 2026 theme, “988 Reasons: Your reason is reason enough,” reminds people that they do not have to wait until a situation becomes overwhelming before reaching out for support.
The City is working with the Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) to help more Atlantans know about 988 and how to use it.
Need Help?
Call or text 988.
Support is available 24/7, free and confidential.
Residents can also visit 988lifeline.org to chat with a crisis counselor or learn more about the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.
