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Crisis Text Line serves anyone, in any type of crisis, providing access to support and information via a medium people already use and trust: text. Here’s how it works:
THE SHORTER VERSION...
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​Text LEV to 741741 from anywhere in the United States, anytime, about any type of crisis.
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​A live, trained Crisis Counselor receives the text and responds, all from our secure online platform.
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The volunteer Crisis Counselor will help you move from a hot moment to a cool moment.
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​AND IN A BIT MORE DETAIL...
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First, you’re in crisis. That doesn’t just mean suicide; it’s any painful emotion for which you need support. You text the word "LEV" to 741741.
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The first two responses are automated. They tell you that you're being connected with a Crisis Counselor and invite you to share a bit more.

The Crisis Counselor is a trained volunteer, not a professional. They can provide support, but not medical advice.
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It usually takes less than five minutes to connect you with a Crisis Counselor. (It may take longer during high-traffic times.)

​When you’ve reached a Crisis Counselor, they will introduce themselves, reflect on what you’ve said, and invite you to share at your own pace.
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You’ll then text back and forth with the Crisis Counselor. You never have to share anything you don’t want to.
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The Crisis Counselor will help you sort through your feelings by asking questions, empathizing, and actively listening.
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​The conversation typically ends when you and the Crisis Counselor both feel comfortable deciding that you’re in a safe place.
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After the conversation, you’ll receive an optional survey about your experience. This helps us help you and others like you!
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The goal of any conversation is to get you to a calm, safe place.
Sometimes that means providing you with a referral to further help, and sometimes it just means being there and listening. A conversation usually lasts anywhere from 15-45 minutes.
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