Faith • Hope • Help • Community Outreach

You Matter. You Are Not Alone.

A visible movement of suicide awareness, prayer, outreach, and practical connection to the 988 crisis helpline. We help communities carry a clear message of hope to hurting people right when they need it most.

24/7 Help Free & Confidential Call or Text 988
Emergency Hope Card

Call or Text 988

988

If you are overwhelmed, emotionally distressed, or thinking about giving up, reach out right now. There are trained counselors ready to listen and help.

Available
24/7
Cost
Free
Privacy
Confidential
Message of Hope
Don’t give up. Your life matters. There is hope, and help is one step away.

If this is urgent: call or text 988 immediately. In a life-threatening emergency, call 911.

How We Help

Real Help. Public Visibility. Community Hope.

Need Help Right Now?

If you or someone you know is in crisis, call or text 988 now for immediate support. Help is available 24/7, free, and confidential.

Call or Text 988

Bring Hope to Your Community

Invite our suicide awareness van, outreach tent, or speaking team to your church, school, festival, or community event.

Request Outreach

Partner With the Mission

Support awareness efforts through sponsorships, volunteer help, printing support, event connections, or financial giving.

Become a Sponsor
About You Matter 988

A Message of Hope in Public Places

You Matter 988 exists to place a strong, compassionate message in front of people who may be silently hurting. Through van outreach, tents, events, churches, mailers, and sponsor-supported campaigns, we aim to help communities point people toward hope and immediate support.

Church speaking invitations and outreach weekends
Festival, school, and community event presence
Sponsor visibility through outreach materials and campaigns
Prayer, volunteer, and local awareness partnerships

What Is 988?

988 is the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Anyone facing emotional distress, mental health struggles, or suicidal crisis can call or text 988 to connect with trained counselors.

Available 24/7 • Free • Confidential
Call or text 988 right away when help is needed
Share the number in churches, schools, events, and neighborhoods
Use this site to request outreach, partner, volunteer, or sponsor
Faith & Encouragement

Words of Hope for the Brokenhearted

Request Prayer or Outreach

“The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit.”

Psalm 34:18

“Fear not, for I am with you… I will strengthen you, yes, I will help you.”

Isaiah 41:10

“For I know the plans I have for you… to give you a future and a hope.”

Jeremiah 29:11
Sponsor • Volunteer • Host

Help Us Take Hope Into More Places

Churches, businesses, hospitals, community leaders, and local organizations can help us expand awareness through events, mailers, outreach booths, branded materials, sponsorships, and public visibility.

Church Partners
Invite us to speak, set up outreach, share resources, or help spread the 988 message.
Business Sponsors
Support awareness printing, van outreach, tents, shirts, and local campaigns.
Volunteers
Help at booths, prayer stations, setup, sponsor outreach, and community events.
Event Hosts
Bring the van, tent, and awareness team to schools, fairs, churches, and festivals.
Quick Start

Ways to Help Right Away

Sponsor a local outreach event
Share our message at your church
Donate printing, shirts, or booth supplies
Connect us with schools, hospitals, and festivals
Get Involved

Contact the You Matter 988 Team

Use this section for church invitations, event requests, sponsorship inquiries, volunteer signups, prayer needs, or general outreach questions.

Website: YouMatter988.org
Helpline: Call or Text 988
Email: jw@youmatter988.org
Available for churches, schools, sponsor meetings, and outreach events