The TL;DR on Suicide Prevention and Active Rescues at Crisis Text Line

We’re here to keep people safe. Usually, that’s by helping a texter find a healthy coping mechanism to work through their crisis. In some cases, that means collaborating to help the texter in crisis get help.

In Our WordsBecka Ross, LCSW, Chief Program OfficerJanuary 3, 2020mental health, suicide, suicide prevention, active rescue, crisis counseling

Being Who I Needed As a Teen

Crisis Text Line would have been my saving grace as a teenager. Knowing that I wasn’t alone and hearing confirmation that I was normal would have made the road to coming out much, much easier. Being a Crisis Counselor is the perfect way to be who you needed as a teenager.

In Our WordsEmily Losey, SupervisorDecember 20, 2019crisis counseling

Your Ultimate Guide to Self-Care While Crisis Counseling

There’s no doubt about it, Crisis Counseling brings us so much joy. Still, it’s heavy work warranting some necessary self-care.

On Your RadarKeren Rosner, CoachDecember 20, 2019self-care, crisis counseling, coaching

Give Time With Me. Apply to be a Crisis Counselor.

There’s no greater reward than helping others.

On Your RadarDanielle Guth, Crisis Counselor AmbassadorDecember 20, 2019crisis counseling, Crisis Counselor Ambassador, Giving Time

Confessions of a Crisis Counselor: Five Perks of Volunteering

Crisis Text Line checks all the boxes: it gives me a sense of purpose, provides continuing education, connects me with a global network of fellow empathy warriors, and allows me to help others whenever, wherever.

On Your RadarJeff Schrum, Crisis Counselor AmbassadorDecember 18, 2019crisis counseling, Crisis Counselor Ambassador

A Mental Health Reminder: You Are Not Alone

Every day we have 1,440 minutes to make a positive impact on the world. Here’s how I use mine.

In Our WordsCaitlin Bagdan, CoachDecember 16, 2019mental health, coach, Crisis text line, crisis counseling

Give Time with Me in 2020

The key to being a great Crisis Counselor? Trusting your gut.

On Your RadarKatelynn Walker, Crisis Counselor AmbassadorDecember 12, 2019Giving Time, crisis counseling, Crisis Counselor Ambassador

How I Gave a Little and Got a Lot by Becoming a Crisis Counselor

I love connecting with texters. I love that I don’t have to fix their problems. That simply by listening, empathizing, and validating, I am helping them.

At Crisis Text LineBrenda Ferber, Crisis CounselorDecember 6, 2019crisis counseling, Crisis Counselor, Crisis Counselor Ambassador

Simply, Thank you.

Thanksgiving coming up has us thinking all about gratitude. In 87% of our all convos texters said they were “thankful” or “grateful” or gave “thanks” or “gratitude.”

In Our WordsFreddie BolognoNovember 28, 2019mental health, Crisis text line, crisis counseling, crisis counselor, thanksgiving

What Are Strength IDs?

The data-driven kind words to help you in any hard conversation.

In Our WordsAri Llaurador-Brody, Crisis Text Line CoachNovember 25, 2019mental health, crisis counseling, crisis counselor, anxiety, depression

The Cool Calm