Post by Admin on Dec 27, 2016 14:43:20 GMT -5
A relatively new crisis service (well, we just discovered it :} ) is open as a way for anyone in a crisis who may feel more comfortable using just text on their phone when in crisis.
It is called CrisisTextLine.org and this is how it works, from their website:
It is called CrisisTextLine.org and this is how it works, from their website:
FREE SUPPORT AT YOUR FINGERTIPS, 24/7
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:
Also, The Veterans Crisis Line offers a special crisis text feature especially for veterans which we describe on another page of this forum, Click HERE.
You can also reach the Veterans Crisis Line by the following:
Telephone (24/7/365):
1-800-273-8255, push "1".
Text: 838255
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 HELLO 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 volunteer Crisis Counselor will help you move from a hot moment to a cool moment
Also, The Veterans Crisis Line offers a special crisis text feature especially for veterans which we describe on another page of this forum, Click HERE.
You can also reach the Veterans Crisis Line by the following:
Telephone (24/7/365):
1-800-273-8255, push "1".
Text: 838255