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3160 people are interested
Crisis Text Line increases access to mental health services to people across the country. Our pledge is to provide free, 24/7 support in English and Spanish via text message and web chat. ¡Todo esto es posible gracias a voluntarios como tú!
The Spanish-speaking community needs us all, and they need us now. Data shows that the language barrier prevents many Spanish speakers in the U.S. from accessing mental health services and that this community is particularly vulnerable to anxiety, depression and other mental health issues.
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About Crisis Text Line
Location:
--, New York, NY 10010, US
Mission Statement
Crisis Text Line provides free, 24/7 support for those in crisis across the US.
Description
Text 741741 from anywhere in the USA to text with a trained Crisis Counselor.
Crisis Text Line trains volunteers (like you!) to support people in crisis. With 21 million+ messages processed to date, we’re growing quickly, but so is the need.
CAUSE AREAS
Children & Youth,
Community,
Crisis Support
WHEN
We'll work with your schedule.
Weekdays - Daytime and Evening
Weekend - Daytime and Evening
Weekend - Daytime and Evening
WHERE
All Across The United StatesNationwide, CA 90011
(34.00789 ,-118.25851 )
DATE POSTED
March 7, 2025
SKILLS
- Crisis Intervention
- Counseling / Mental Health
- Crisis Counseling
- English
- Spanish
- Verbal / Written Communication
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
- Public Groups
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- Our online, self-paced training takes ~15 hours. After that, we ask for 200 volunteer hours, ideally over the course of a year, with ~4 hours/week, scheduled at times that best fit your schedule.
- You will be required to complete a background check as part of training. All volunteers must have a laptop computer and secure internet access.