The Cool Calm is the Crisis Text Line blog. Insights, data, stories, and other looks at our work in crisis intervention and technology.
“Seize the Awkward marks the start of a collective movement to empower this generation to do something…This campaign gives young adults the tools and specific language they need to embrace the critical moment of an awkward silence in a way that could have a life-saving impact.”
Read MoreOur texters worry about their friends. We see more conversations about how to help a friend than we do grief, bullying, or substance abuse.
Read MoreWe’ve all gotten that text: whether it said “I’m feeling lost,” or “I need help,” or “I don’t know what to do,” we know what it feels like to receive a text from a friend in some kind of crisis. Reading a text from someone in pain, you may feel concerned, helpless, or even panicked.
Read MoreIn crisis? Text HOME to 741741 for free, 24/7 support in the US from a trained Crisis Counselor.
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