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Crisis Text Service | Crisis Text Line

Crisis Text Line

Eligibility
Open to anyone
Required documents
None
442-AYU-DAME
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Alternate Number

741741
Voice·

TTY

443-SUP-PORT
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Main Phone

Application process
Text for service
Fees
For those who have a cell phone plan with AT&T, T-Mobile, Sprint, or Verizon, texts to the short code (741741) are free of charge; For those who have a plan with a different carrier, standard text message rates apply
Service area
United States

Free, confidential, 24/7 mental health and crisis support via text message, WhatsApp, and chat.

Volunteers support people facing various challenges like stress, anxiety, loneliness, relationship issues, bullying, substance use, self-harm, and suicidal thoughts.

Last Assured
08/06/2025
Providing organization
Crisis Text Line
Free, 24/7 mental health and crisis support via text message, WhatsApp and webchat.