The Crisis Text Line is a global not-for-profit organization that provides confidential mental health texting services around the clock. It offers 24 hour services in the United States, Canada, the UK, and Ireland. The service also offers English-language texting in Ireland. To find out more about Crisis Text Line, visit their website. This article will introduce you to some of the key aspects of the service. Its mission is to prevent suicide and promote mental health.
The text line is designed to be available at any time, and SUNY’s new mental health resource page has included the number of the Crisis Text Line. Users can text the keyword “Got5U” to 741-741 to get help for emotional challenges. The line is also available for people to discuss mental health issues, suicidal thoughts, substance use, and relationship problems. The text line can also be used for discussions about domestic violence, school stressors, and the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Crisis Text Line uses advanced technology to ensure the safety of its users. It is available round-the-clock, even during holidays. The text line is staffed by trained specialists that respond to the text messages within five minutes, and messages are sent to their servers 24 hours a day. As a result, the Text Line’s response time is nearly four times faster than e-mails. This means that parents and counselors can rest easy knowing that their children have read the messages.
A trained crisis counselor will answer your questions and offer resources. The Crisis Counselor will listen and provide resources based on the situation at hand. The conversations can last as long as the individual feels comfortable and are completely confidential. After the conversation, there is an optional survey. All texts sent to the Crisis Text Line remain confidential. You can call, text, or visit the website for more information. Once you’ve gotten connected to a trained crisis counselor, you’ll be able to access other resources in your community.
To text the Crisis Text Line, all you need to do is text STEVE to 741741. The service connects you to a trained crisis counselor in no time. Crisis text messaging is a valuable part of their strategy, and they have partnered with Crisis Text Line to provide more access to crisis counseling to young people of color. A Crisis Text Line is anonymous and available around the clock, making it the perfect choice for a crisis.
Another way to contact the Crisis Textline is through Facebook Messenger. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline can also be reached via Facebook Messenger. If you’d prefer to chat through Facebook, you can send a message to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. Just be sure to read the site’s guidelines about Facebook messaging, since it may not be appropriate for suicidal content. While Facebook has a similar policy as Crisis Textline, it’s possible to reach a counselor through Facebook Chat, as well as call their hotline number.