Crisis Text Line | Crisis Text Line
Eligibility
Open to all
Hours
Available 24 hours a day / 7 days a week
Fees
None
Per FAQs: If your cell phone plan is with AT&T, T-Mobile, Sprint, or Verizon, texts to our short code, 741741 are free of charge. If you have a plan with a different carrier, it works just like texting a friend: standard text message rates apply.
Service area
United States
Other Information
Age Group
- Children (0-17)
- Young Adults (18-24)
- Adults (25-64)
- Older Adults (65+)
Payment Options
- Free
Provides free, 24/7, high-quality text-based mental health support and crisis intervention by empowering a community of trained volunteers to support people in their moments of need through active listening, collaborative problem-solving, and safety planning. Volunteers support individuals that are struggling with stress, anxiety, loneliness, relationship issues, bullying, substance use, self-harm, and suicidal thoughts.
Text HOME to 741741 or text to (443) SUP-PORT in WhatsApp to be connected to a trained volunteer Crisis Counselor in English.
Text AYUDA to 741741 or text to (442) AYUD-AME in WhatsApp for Spanish.
Can access service via webchat at this link: https://connect.crisistextline.org/chat?source=text-us
Last Assured
06/12/2026
Providing organization
Crisis Text Line
Provides free, 24/7, high-quality text-based mental health support and crisis intervention by empowering a community of trained volunteers to support people in their moments of need.