Crisis Text Line is a hotline that serves many purposes, ranging from suicide to managing a breakup. The desire of the service is to bring all of those who text in from a hot moment to a cool calm by the end of the conversation. All Crisis Counselors do not judge and do not limit people to what they can or cannot text about. Everyone also only communicates via text message or online messaging, there is no worry about talking to people, all you have to do is text. If you feel like you would want to be a Crisis Counselor, apply here. If you want to talk to a Crisis Counselor then text HOME to 741741, it's a 24-hour service and there is no charge for anyone.

If you decide to apply, it should take about a week to hear back about your application. A background check will happen and then hopefully you can start training. Training is six weeks long and you'll be assigned a trainer to help guide you during role plays. At some point, training can feel like a drag and you may find a lack of motivation to finish it. However, when you attend your first observation, it'll hit you how amazing this organization is. I attended my observation and realized for maybe the millionth time, that there are people out there who are texting in. There are people who work to listen and support those texting and that was who I was aspiring to be a part of.

I completed my training and became a part of this organization. My first shift was full of supportive messages and people like me all chatting in a group or privately. In between helping those who needed, we were there to support each other. If we didn't know how to respond to a texter, we could put it in chat. There's also a chat about random things and everyone can get to know each other. The newbies are guided and the supervisors never hesitate to check in and make sure a conversation is going well. I absolutely enjoyed my shift and I look forward to many others. I look forward to connecting with as many people as I can.

I'll see you on the platform, whether you're a counselor or a texter.