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Crisis Text Line

Crisis Text Line is the free, 24/7, confidential text message service for people in crisis. Text HOME to 741741 in the United States.

Active
Since 2019
DoSomething.org, West 21st Street, New York, NY, USA

Crisis Text Line has built a 24/7 mental health support service that reaches underserved demographics. It leverages its data to catalyze a more effective, cohesive mental health system. – Skoll Foundation

Funding details

Funded byDateAmount
Skoll Foundation2019-07-19$1,500,000

Evidence of this project's impact

Exchanged over 100 million text messages to date in the U.S. Conducts more than 4,000 conversations every day. Following a conversation, 68 percent of texters agree on a health and safety plan. (Source)2019-7

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Parent organization: DoSomething.org

Founder(s)

Nancy Lublin

Additional details

Number of integrations
0
Metrics of success
Exchanged over 100 million text messages to date in the U.S. Conducts more than 4,000 conversations every day. Following a conversation, 68 percent of texters agree on a health and safety plan.
Activity status
Possibly Inactive
Sustainable Development Goals
3. Good health and well-being
Issues addressed
mental health
Community
youth

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