For Tracey “TY” McDaniel, becoming a volunteer Crisis Counselor began with a promise: to be there for a grieving friend and to help others feel less alone in their hardest moments.
Crisis Text Line Blog
How to Make an Impact for National Suicide Prevention Month This September
September is National Suicide Prevention Month, a time to honor the lives lost to suicide, support those who are still fighting, and remind one another that help and hope are always within reach.
Understanding Rural America: A Closer Look at Mental Health in Rural America
Crisis Text Line's new report, Understanding Rural America, reveals how geographic isolation and limited provider access turn distress into crisis for rural communities.
How to Bring SEL Into Your High School Classroom (and Home)
We'll explore why Social-Emotion Learning (SEL) matters for high school students, share practical SEL activities that can be easily incorporated into the classroom and discuss how to recognize when a student may be struggling.
The Shared Human Experience of Mental Health
Mental Health Awareness Month is a time to bring attention to something that connects us all: mental health. It’s a reminder that mental health is not separate from our daily lives and is a real part of being human.
Donor Spotlight: Celebrating Supporters of Crisis Text Line
This month, we recognize Keith for his generosity as a donor and volunteer Crisis Counselor. Because of individuals like him, we can continue to save and transform lives.
Stories from the Crisis Text Line Community
Stories shared from our community help to inspire and connect with others who may be going through similar experiences. This month, meet Bethany and read her story of turning loss and grief into finding strength and purpose.
Why I Volunteer: Real Stories and the Impact of Volunteerism
This month for Volunteer Appreciation Month, we recognize our invaluable volunteers through highlighting, in their own words, why they volunteer and how it has affected them.
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