Crisis Text Line serves anyone, in any type of crisis, providing access to free, 24/7 support and information via the medium people already use and trust - text.
Here’s how it works:
• Text HOME to 741741 from anywhere in the USA, anytime, about any type of crisis.
• A live, trained Crisis Counselor receives the text and responds quickly.
• The crisis counselor helps you move from a hot moment to a cool calm to stay safe and healthy using effective active listening and suggested referrals – all through text message using Crisis Text Line’s secure platform.
When you’re ready to talk, someone is ready to listen!
• Suicidal thoughts
• Self-harm
• Depression
• Stress/anxiety
• Grief
• Eating disorder
• Physical, sexual or emotional abuse
• Isolation / loneliness
• Bullying
• Relationship issues
The service is completely free, but messaging rates apply if you’re NOT on Verizon, Sprint, AT&T, or T-Mobile.
