2024 Mental Health Changemaker of the Year Dr. Sujana Reddy
Crisis Text Line is honored to present the inaugural Mental HealthChangemaker of the Year Award to an individual who redefines what it means to lead with empathy, and unwavering dedication. This award salutes those who challenge the status quo, uplift communities, and inspire real, tangible change in our world.
This year, we are thrilled to celebrate Dr. Sujana Reddy, a trailblazer in healthcare and a fierce advocate for holistic well-being. Read more about it here.
Together, We’re Changing Lives
At Crisis Text Line, we believe in the power of people to transform the conversation around mental health. Our Mental Health Changemakers series is a platform to honor our incredible volunteers, amplify the voices of advocates, and highlight the strength within our communities. Every day, our changemakers are saving lives, one text at a time.
Whether you’re a mental health advocate, a community leader, or someone dedicated to making a difference, you belong here. Together, we can build a brighter, healthier future.
Changemakers are not only volunteers, but active members of their communities. They embody the spirit of making positive change and creating a brighter future for all.
It starts with compassionate communication. Millions of people face mental health challenges and need someone to lean on—a lifeline. That’s why mental health changemakers do what they do:
Saving lives: Supporting texters in crisis with immediate, confidential help.
Raising awareness: Promoting mental health advocacy and destigmatizing conversations around mental health.
Building community: Connecting with others to create safer, healthier spaces.
Becoming a mental health changemaker is simpler than you think. Here’s how you can get involved:
Apply to Be a Volunteer: Sign up to receive free specialized training that will prepare you to support those in need.
Advocate Within Your Community: Share stories, host events, and inspire conversations to break the stigma around mental health.
Donate: Support our efforts to expand outreach and provide essential tools for volunteers and texters.
Changemakers are active Crisis Text Line volunteers who take initiative within their community by consistently supporting our texters and passionately advocating for mental health to make the world a better place each day.
A Changemaker needs to:
Be an active vCC within the past 3 months
Be at least a level 3 vCC
Play an active role in our online volunteer community
Be part of the specific community elevated during that month
If you meet all the requirements above and you’re ready to make a big impact, please fill out the form provided here. This will enable our panel of judges to evaluate your nomination to become the next Changemaker.
Thank you in advance for all you do!
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