Crisis Text Line | Text HOME to 741741 Free, 24/7 Mental Health Support

Text HOME to 741741 for free, 24/7 confidential crisis support in English & Spanish. Suicide hotline for anxiety, depression, bullying.

Overview

Added

March 7, 2026

Audience

learner

Grade range

Kindergarten–Grade 12 (Senior)

Pricing

Free

Page kind

Service

Introduction

Crisis Text Line Overview

  • Core Service: Free, 24/7, confidential mental health support via text.
  • How to Access: Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a live volunteer Crisis Counselor.
  • Mission: Providing immediate support while using anonymized conversation data to drive mental health research and policy change.
  • Key Statistics:
    • Over 11 million conversations supported in the U.S. since 2013.
    • Over 350 million messages handled by trained volunteer Crisis Counselors.
    • 1 in 5 conversations involve themes of loneliness or isolation.
  • Public Health Context:
    • 1 in 3 U.S. adults reports feeling lonely; 1 in 4 lacks emotional support.
    • Loneliness is identified as a primary driver for national anxiety and depression rates.
  • Specialized Resources: Dedicated mental health support programs available for the military community and their families.
  • User Feedback: The vast majority of texters report a positive change in mood and find the service helpful.

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