Crisis Text Line

Offers crisis assistance through text messaging, WhatsApp, and webchat, linking individuals with live, trained crisis counselors. The service guarantees anonymity, and any details shared with a counselor are kept confidential. There are also opportunities to volunteer.

Intake Procedure: Simply text for help. Typically, it takes under five minutes to be connected with a counselor. For details on becoming a volunteer crisis counselor, please visit the website.

Fees: For customers of AT&T, T-Mobile, Sprint, and Verizon, texting to the short code is free. Other carriers may apply standard text messaging rates.