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The Connection Crisis:
Why Your Support Can’t Wait

1 in 3 U.S. adults feels lonely. 1 in 4 lacks emotional support. Loneliness is fueling anxiety and depression nationwide (CDC).
At Crisis Text Line, nearly 1 in 5 conversations involve loneliness or isolation, showing how urgently support is needed.

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Our Impact #

conversations since 2013 globally
and supporting over 11 million
conversations in the U.S.

of our texters find our service helpful;
the vast majority of texters feel
a positive change in mood.

trained volunteer Crisis
Counselors responding to over
350 million Messages

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Access to free, 24/7 support via mediums people use & trust, such as text messaging, which ensures that help is just a message away.

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An example exchange between a texter and a volunteer Crisis Counselor.

CounselorIt’s understandable to feel that way when it’s so hard to see past your depression. Would you be interested in coming up with ways to manage the racing bothersome thoughts?

TexterIt really helps to talk about it, and I guess just figure out how to stop thinking so negatively.

CounselorIt sounds like you’ve been carrying your depression for a while, I imagine it’s heavy.

TexterWell my anxiety and depression has ruined a lot of friendships and relationships. I feel like I always end up alone and it’s scary.

CounselorHey there. It looks like you’re going through a rough patch tonight. Can you tell me a bit about why you’re texting Crisis Text Line? I’m here to listen and help as best I can.

TexterI just need someone to talk to.

Young woman concerned looking at her phone reaching out to Crisis Text Line by texting HOME to 741741.

How it Works #

Text HOME to 741741 from anywhere in the United States – 24/7, free, confidential. Crisis Text Line is here for you. A live, trained volunteer Crisis Counselor will receive your text and respond with care and compassion. They’re here to listen, support you, and help you move from a hot moment to a cool calm.

Meet Crisis Text Line #

Crisis Text Line is a global mental health organization dedicated to supporting people in their most difficult moments. We focus on both crisis intervention and prevention, providing free, 24/7, confidential support through a text-based platform that meets people where they are.

Our volunteer Crisis Counselors support people through challenges like stress, anxiety, loneliness, bullying, substance use, self-harm, and suicidal thoughts—empowering texters to draw on their strengths and coping skills.

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