Crisis Text Line

FOLX Health Partners with Crisis Text Line to Expand 24/7 Mental Health Support for the LGBTQIA+ Community

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024
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Crisis Text Line is a nonprofit organization that provides free, 24/7, confidential text-based mental health support in both English and Spanish.

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  • Crisis Text Line is a nonprofit organization that provides free, 24/7, confidential text-based mental health support in both English and Spanish.
  • FOLX members seeking support can now text FOLX to 741741 to reach a live volunteer crisis counselor.
  • "We are honored to partner with FOLX Health to ensure its members receive free, confidential and nonjudgmental mental health support anytime of the day," said Dena Trujillo, CEO at Crisis Text Line.
  • As FOLX is working to expand and innovate its mental health services, the partnership with Crisis Text Line is an impactful step in creating access to mental health support for the LGBTQIA+ community like never before.

Blackbaud Supports Crisis Text Line to Help Fund the Nonprofit's International Expansion

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024
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CHARLESTON, S.C., Feb. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Blackbaud (NASDAQ: BLKB), the leading provider of software for powering social impact, today announced that its 2024 annual major gift will support Crisis Text Line, a nonprofit organization that provides free, 24/7, confidential text-based mental health support. Currently, Crisis Text Line serves anyone in the United States (including Puerto Rico) in both English and Spanish, and works with affiliates in Canada, the UK and Ireland. Blackbaud's donation will be utilized for the organization's plans to expand its service into Latin America and Australia with the goal of providing critical mental health support to more people globally.

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  • Individuals seeking mental health support through Crisis Text Line can text HELLO to 741741 to reach a live volunteer crisis counselor, at any time and for no cost.
  • "Expanding mental health resources internationally will not only help individuals in need but will also foster global resilience, understanding, and empathy," said Dena Trujillo, CEO at Crisis Text Line.
  • Blackbaud will engage employees by raising awareness of the resources available to them through Crisis Text Line and by inviting representatives from Crisis Text Line to present to Blackbaud employees as part of team meetings and special events.
  • In addition, Blackbaud will encourage employees to explore the opportunity to volunteer by becoming trained counselors for Crisis Text Line.

Crisis Text Line and Common Good Labs Release New Study That Offers Solutions to the Youth Mental Health Epidemic; Community Programs Like Arts and Sports Can Help Kids Cope With Mental Health Issues

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024
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"Data is not just information; it's a key to unlocking solutions for our communities,” said Rohit Acharya, partner at Common Good Labs.

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  • "Data is not just information; it's a key to unlocking solutions for our communities,” said Rohit Acharya, partner at Common Good Labs.
  • “Through our partnership with Crisis Text Line, we analyzed anonymous data from thousands of conversations with teens about the resources they need to support their mental health.
  • For this study, Crisis Text Line and Common Good Labs analyzed over 87,000 conversations between young individuals under 18 and Crisis Text Line's volunteer crisis counselors.
  • This study offers a nuanced understanding of the challenges faced by adolescents in their interactions with Crisis Text Line.

Crisis Text Line Selected as a Top Impact Company by Real Leaders®️

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Thursday, January 18, 2024
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Since its launch in 2013, Crisis Text Line has supported over 9 million conversations in the United States and more than 12 million globally together with its affiliates in Canada, the UK and Ireland.

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  • Since its launch in 2013, Crisis Text Line has supported over 9 million conversations in the United States and more than 12 million globally together with its affiliates in Canada, the UK and Ireland.
  • This is the first time that Crisis Text Line has been selected for this honor as the nonprofit organization was ranked #7 under the Healthcare category and ranked #128 out of #185 under Top Impact Companies.
  • Real Leaders is the fastest-growing community for impact leaders backed by a global media platform dedicated to driving positive change.
  • “Being recognized as a top impact company is not just an honor; it is a testament to the profound ripple effect that purpose-driven organizations can have on society,” said Dena Trujillo,  CEO at Crisis Text Line.

Crisis Text Line Provides Tips on How to Help Loved Ones and Friends Facing Holiday Blues and Loneliness

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Thursday, December 14, 2023
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Crisis Text Line , a nonprofit organization that provides confidential text-based mental health support in both English and Spanish, is available for free, 24/7.

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  • Crisis Text Line , a nonprofit organization that provides confidential text-based mental health support in both English and Spanish, is available for free, 24/7.
  • Dr. Shairi Turner, Crisis Text Line’s Chief Health Officer, offers six tips on how to be available for your partners, friends or family members during the holidays.
  • “Supporting loved ones and friends through depression and loneliness during the holidays requires patience, understanding, and a commitment to their well-being,” said Dr. Turner.
  • Another step in supporting loved ones or friends experiencing holiday blues is to be attentive to their feelings.

Hinge Announces $1 Million Fund to Help Gen Z Build Community In-Person

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023
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The program launches with a $1M fund dedicated to tackling the loneliness epidemic by providing grants to social groups and organizations helping Gen Z find belonging and community in person.

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  • The program launches with a $1M fund dedicated to tackling the loneliness epidemic by providing grants to social groups and organizations helping Gen Z find belonging and community in person.
  • Hinge's new One More Hour™ social impact initiative is mobilizing Gen Z to add more in-person connection to their lives.
  • Hinge is working with DoSomething Strategic and the Foundation for Social Connection to develop impact benchmarks for the program and identify the organizations.
  • Additionally, One More Hour will work with a group of Gen Z judges to select the final awardees of the grants.

Crisis Text Line Celebrates Important 2-Year Milestone; Supported Over 22,000 Conversations with Spanish Speakers

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Monday, October 16, 2023
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Since the launch of its Spanish service in October 2021, Crisis Text Line has had over 22,000 conversations with over 17,000 texters who needed mental health support in Spanish.

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  • Since the launch of its Spanish service in October 2021, Crisis Text Line has had over 22,000 conversations with over 17,000 texters who needed mental health support in Spanish.
  • “Our Spanish-language service has been instrumental in providing culturally sensitive mental health support to native Spanish speakers,” said Natalia Dayan, Global Expansion Director at Crisis Text Line.
  • “Offering mental health services in Spanish is essential for promoting equity, inclusivity, and cultural awareness,” said Dena Trujillo, CEO at Crisis Text Line.
  • Spanish speakers seeking mental health support can text AYUDA to 741741 or WhatsApp to 442-AYUDAME and reach a volunteer counselor at Crisis Text Line.

Crisis Text Line Launches Free Customizable Self-Care Digital Planner to Support Students Mental Health Throughout the School Year

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Wednesday, August 16, 2023
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We know how overwhelming a new school year can be, filled with so many changes and unknowns.

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  • We know how overwhelming a new school year can be, filled with so many changes and unknowns.
  • This is why Crisis Text Line , a free, 24/7, confidential text-based mental health support service in both English and Spanish, is providing students and parents resources and tools to help reduce anxiety and stress, help plan for a smooth transition to back-to-school and prioritize emotional well-being.
  • “Our research showed that 40% of conversations that mentioned school focused on stress and anxiety,” said Dena Trujillo, CEO at Crisis Text Line.
  • Crisis Text Line understands that parents and educators also may be going through stress and anxiety as they prepare for their kids and students to go back to school.

Crisis Text Line Publishes 4th Annual United in Empathy Report; Shares Critical Mental Health Insights

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Monday, May 8, 2023
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NEW YORK, May 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Crisis Text Line , a national nonprofit organization that provides free, 24/7, confidential mental health support, today announced the release of its 4th annual United in Empathy Report 2022, sharing invaluable insights on the state of mental health over the past year based on conversations with texters.

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  • NEW YORK, May 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Crisis Text Line , a national nonprofit organization that provides free, 24/7, confidential mental health support, today announced the release of its 4th annual United in Empathy Report 2022, sharing invaluable insights on the state of mental health over the past year based on conversations with texters.
  • Crisis Text Line has a unique insight into the current mental health crisis since the organization is able to track mental health issues and social stressors that weigh on its texters, as well as the coping tools and strategies that help them get through a crisis.
  • Last year, people in crisis initiated more than 1.3 million conversations with Crisis Text Line, or nearly 40 million individual messages.
  • Those seeking free, 24/7, confidential mental health support through Crisis Text Line can connect via text, web chat and WhatsApp in English and Spanish.

Crisis Text Line Launches Web Chat Service, Expanding Free Access to Mental Health Support

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Wednesday, April 5, 2023
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NEW YORK, April 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Crisis Text Line , a national nonprofit organization that provides free, 24/7, confidential mental health support, today announced the full rollout of its web chat service, a modality designed to give everyone more access to mental health support.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, April 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Crisis Text Line , a national nonprofit organization that provides free, 24/7, confidential mental health support, today announced the full rollout of its web chat service, a modality designed to give everyone more access to mental health support.
  • The web chat service, available through Crisis Text Line’s website, will provide an additional line of communication for those who prefer to use a computer or other chat-based devices.
  • “Since we are in the midst of a national mental health crisis, our top priority is ensuring free, high-quality support is available to anyone who needs it, wherever they are,” said Dena Trujillo, CEO of Crisis Text Line.
  • The web chat launch supports Crisis Text Line’s ongoing commitment to centering justice, equity, diversity and inclusion in its service by giving additional access to mental health support to all.