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When I’m feeling lonely, who can I text?
You can cope with loneliness by calling the Crisis Text Line. Sending HOME to 741741 will connect you with a counselor. To text from your phone, use the button below. The Crisis Text Line is the best option for a crisis because it offers free text-based counseling to anyone experiencing a mental health crisis. In the US, one only needs to text 741741 to receive the information.Share. The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline (previously known as the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline) offers the Lifeline Chat and Text service, which connects people with crisis counselors for emotional support and other services via web chat or texting 988.From any location in the USA, at any time, text HOME to 741741. For any crisis, there is a crisis text line. From our secure online platform, a live, trained Crisis Counselor receives the text and responds.
In a tense situation, what do you say?
Tell them you want to help: I’m here to talk and listen I want to know if you’re really okay I’m worried that you’re struggling At the moment, I’m struggling with my feelings. Telling your friend what you hope to get out of the conversation will help them know how they can support you. Simply listening to you when you need to talk about something, supporting you, or assisting you in getting access to services that can assist you are all examples of this.
Who do you text if you need assistance?
Call 116 123 to talk to Samaritans, or send an email to jo@samaritans. You can talk about anything that’s bothering you, no matter how difficult. To reach the Shout Crisis Text Line, send the letters SHOUT or, if you’re under 19, YM, to the number 85258. Any adult who is feeling lonely, depressed, or suicidal can call The Samaritans HelpLine at 1-877-870-4673 for support at any time. Both privacy and use are guaranteed.