Hope often begins with someone willing to listen. This month, we’re spotlighting Isabelle Arroyo, a volunteer Crisis Counselor who shares how a simple hello, smile, or volunteer shift matters more than we think.
Crisis Text Line Blog
Donor Spotlight: Celebrating Advocates Making a Difference
Every text we receive is answered because someone believed it mattered enough to make it possible. This month, that someone is Jesse.
World Mental Health Day 2026: More Voices, More Places to Be Heard
Discover how Crisis Text Line honors the 2026 World Mental Health Day theme by amplifying lived experiences worldwide. Donate today to help support lives.
The Impact of Volunteering Doesn’t End When the Shift Does
Crisis Text Line's 2026 volunteer survey reveals a powerful ripple effect: volunteering doesn't just expand access to care — it builds skills, deepens connection, and strengthens whole communities.
Volunteer Spotlight: Celebrating Advocates of Crisis Text Line
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.
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.
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