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Crisis Text Line
Crisis Text Line provides free 24/7 crisis support via text message, connecting people in crisis with trained counselors.
Best For
- •People in emotional crisis who prefer texting
- •Those uncomfortable calling crisis hotlines
- •Young people who communicate primarily via text
- •Anyone needing immediate support for overwhelming emotions
Not Recommended For
- •Those with life-threatening emergencies (call 911)
- •People seeking ongoing therapy or treatment
- •Those needing medication management
About Crisis Text Line
Crisis Text Line is a free, 24/7 text-based crisis service available to anyone in the US. Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a trained crisis counselor who can help with any emotional crisis—anxiety, depression, suicidal thoughts, abuse, or any overwhelming situation. Conversations are confidential and anonymous. Crisis counselors are volunteers who complete extensive training in crisis intervention. This is not ongoing therapy but immediate support for people in distress. Crisis Text Line has handled millions of conversations since 2013 and is a vital resource for those who prefer texting to calling.
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Crisis service with strong privacy protections. Anonymous support available.
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About Crisis Text Line
Text HOME to 741741 from anywhere in the US to connect with a trained crisis counselor. Conversations are free, confidential, and available 24/7.
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