When young people in crisis describe what helps them get through their hardest moments, a surprising answer keeps surfacing in their own words: movement.
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.
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.
We Saw an Uptick in Conversations from California During the Wildfires
Texters discussed anxiety, grief, and past trauma
Three election issues, mapped on Crisis Text Line data
In part 3 of our election series, we examined where Crisis Text Line texters talk about three key election topics: housing, immigration, and reproductive rights.
What School Anxiety Means to Our Texters
In the context of school anxiety, texters also discuss relationships to peers and adults, feeling lonely, suicidal, and many other topics.
Spotlight on Genuine Concern in Text-based Crisis Conversations
Feeling that the person you’re reaching out to genuinely cares when you need support matters a lot. We looked to see if we could use machine learning to find linguistic drivers behind this feeling in our text-based conversations with people
Three Insights in Crisis Text Line Data During the Summer
Body image issues surge, weather events impact our volume, and bullying drops during summer months.
