Ohio Crisis Text Line - Text “4hope” to 741-741
Unveiled in September 2016, any Ohio resident who needs help coping with a stressful situation can reach out 24/7 by text to communicate with someone trained to listen and respond in a method that is private, secure and confidential. Crisis Counselors provide a personal response and information on a range of issues, including: suicidal thoughts, bullying, depression and self-harm.
Data usage while texting Crisis Text Line is free and the number will not appear on a phone bill with the mobile service carrier. An algorithm reviews text for severity and messages that are determined to be from someone at imminent risk are placed at the top of the queue.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-8255
Twenty-four hours a day and seven days a week, the Lifeline provides free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for individuals or their loved ones, and best practices for professionals. An online chat option is also available, as are numbers for veterans, Spanish-speaking individuals, or people who are deaf or hard of hearing.