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Crisis Text Service | Crisis Text Line

Eligibility

Open to anyone

Required documents

None

Hours

Mon-Sun 24 hours
443-SUP-PORT
Voice·

Main Phone

741741
Voice·

TTY

442-AYU-DAME
Voice·

Alternate Number

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.

Date of Last Formal Update

08/06/2025

Data provided by

United Way of the Midlands

Providing organization

Crisis Text Line
Free, 24/7 mental health and crisis support via text message, WhatsApp and webchat.