A sex trafficking ring in San Jose was stopped by a teen in California, all by texting 741741.
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The Cool Calm is the Crisis Text Line blog. Insights, data, stories, and other looks at our work in crisis intervention and technology.
One hundred million messages is a LOT. It represents five and half years of hard work, a lot of lines of code, and a ton of love.
In honor of all this amazingness, we’ve rounded up 100 fun facts, interesting stats, and impactful data.
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Our texters worry about their friends. We see more conversations about how to help a friend than we do grief, bullying, or substance abuse.
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Throughout the month of June we asked our Crisis Counselors for words of affirmation that they would want to pass on to our LGBTQ+ texters.
Read MoreThe deaths of Kate Spade and Anthony Bourdain have brought suicide into the public conversation. It’s crucial that this conversation remain focused on prevention and support for those in pain.
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Whatever you’re feeling is valid. The series is intense, and if you’re feeling upset about the events depicted, you’re not alone.
We’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.
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Why sell t-shirts when you can sell the thing your organization does best?
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We asked our community, "What have you gotten out of being a Crisis Counselor?"
Read MoreThe holidays can surface old issues, memories, and other feels.
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