CRISIS TEXT LINE

If You are in a Crisis,

Any Type of Crisis
Text 741741

to Reach a

Crisis Counselor

• Crisis Text Line helps
people with issues like:
Coronovirus, Anxiety, Suicide
Depression, Emotional Abuse
Bullying, Self-Harm, Loneliness
Sexual Abuse, School Stress

• Crisis Text Line serves anyone,
in any type of crisis, providing
access to free, 24/7 support
via a medium people already
use and trust: text.

• The first two responses you'll
receive are automated. They tell
you that you’re being connected
with a Crisis Counselor and invite
you to share a bit more.

• It usually takes less than
five minutes to connect you
with a Crisis Counselor.

• The Crisis Counselor is a
trained volunteer, not a
professional. They can provide
support, but not medical advice.

• When you’ve reached a
Crisis Counselor, they’ll
introduce themselves,
reflect on what you’ve said,
and invite you to share
at your own pace.

• You’ll then text back & forth
with the Crisis Counselor.
You never have to share
anything you don’t want to.

• The Crisis Counselor will help
you sort through your feelings
by asking questions, empathizing,
and actively listening.

• The conversation typically ends when
you and the Crisis Counselor both feel
comfortable deciding that you’re in
a “cool,” safe place.

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